Both Ashley and I love the heat. But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing even for us, and heat related illnesses, including heatstroke can be fatal. Learn how to identify these symptoms and treat them so you, and your family, can enjoy your summer safely. Heat Exhaustion –…
Author: Rose McNeely
National Rip Current Awareness Week!
With summer fast approaching, and my mind on my upcoming beach vacation, I thought it was really appropriate to highlight some important safety tips from NOAA this week. Check water conditions before going in by looking at the local beach forecast before you leave for the beach and talking to the lifeguard at the beach. Only swim…
June is National Safety Month!
This week’s topic is emergency preparedness. Stuff happens, being ready for it can make all the difference when it does. Hey, wait… That sounds a lot like insurance. 😉 Having a stocked First Aid Kit, knowing CPR, and knowing how to get help can literally save lives. What to know more? Check out…
How about getting a breath of not so fresh air?
Often allergy sufferers suffer even more when the air quality is poor. Not only can heat, ozone, and pollution be stand alone triggers, they can all make a bad situation worse for people with other triggers. This make the Air Quality Index need to know info in the summer months. Here is what CDC…
Anaphylaxis is terrifying. Do you know what to do?
If asthma is scary… Anaphylaxis is terrifying. Especially if you are a parent of a kid with severe allergies. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that involves more than one organ system (for example, skin, respiratory tract, and/or gastrointestinal tract). It can begin very rapidly, and symptoms may be severe or life-threatening. This…
Asthma… What does it cost us?
Most people think of asthma as the bigger, meaner cousin of allergies, but there is more to the story. Asthma is one of this country’s most common and costly diseases. Each year it causes almost 2 million emergency room visits. The direct costs, including hospital stays, are nearly $50.1 billion each year. The indirect costs, like…
“Oh, I have allergies.”
We have all heard someone say… “Oh, I have allergies.” But what does that really mean? Allergies are actually a learned immune response. Basically, your body has learned to treat your trigger–for example, pollen–like a germ invading your body and so it launches an attack. What to find out more and learn the science behind…
Marriage? Birth? Death? Divorce?
Sometimes life changes are so sudden, or so big that you don’t even know where to start. Luckily, you don’t need to sweat the big stuff as long as you start the process quickly. Most major life changes trigger a Special Enrollment Period, and it is not hard to report them. The trick is you…
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month!
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month! Unfortunately these diseases are very common. In fact Asthma affects 24 million Americans, and more than 50 million Americans have all types of allergies – pollen, skin, latex and more. While there is no cure for asthma and allergies, many related deaths are preventable with proper treatment…
Wow! Check out those beautiful shoes!
We ladies love our pretty, and impractical, shoes. Even I am guilty of this at times, and as most of you know I tend to be more practical than many. Here are some potential issues to keep an eye out for… They may just help you survive those killer heels. http://www.foothealthfacts.org/Content.aspx?id=1141 Be Well. – Rose First published…