Simple Health Tips for
Busy Moms
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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.
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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NOVEMBER 2018