Winter Garden Magazine November 2018 | Page 4

Simple Health Tips for Busy Moms BPT others are the CEO of the home. Organizing M schedules, paying the bills, doing food shopping, managing pick-ups and drop-offs, and making sure Annual Physicals Sleep Consistency Fill Prescriptions You harp on the kids about the importance of a good night’s sleep, but when it comes to your own sleep, it’s often the first thing that’s sacrificed. Sleep deprivation is common among moms for a variety of reasons. Make it a priority to get 7 or 8 hours of quality rest each night. Keeping the bedroom quiet, cool, dark and free from the distractions of devices such as cell phones and tablets can help you relax and sleep. Your doctor’s treatment plan may include a prescription medication. Doctors advise that it’s important to fill and use the medication as prescribed. If you are not insured, or if your health insurance plan doesn’t cover the medication you were prescribed, you can check a free prescription savings program called Inside Rx which can help save an average of 40 percent off brand-name and 80 percent off retail on generic medications. Eligibility requirements Just like with your kids, proactively seeing a doctor every year can help you tackle health issues head on rather than putting them off until they become a bigger problem. During wellness visits, your doctor will use health indicators like weight, blood pressure and heart rate to screen for common conditions such as diabetes and Making your health a priority can help you stay healthy heart disease. Doctors can then recommend treatments and keep illnesses at bay. Here are a few tips to help: to help you stay healthy and feel your best. everyone is healthy is just part of the job. Unfortunately, because they are so busy taking care of others, many moms often put off taking care of themselves or scheduling their own health appointments. 4  | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2018