The Workaholics Guide To Keeping Up With Healthcare

If you've invested a lot in your new business, or have a job you’re passionate about, it’s only natural you’ll put in a lot of effort. Being a workaholic isn’t wrong as long as you’re not letting it affect your health. You have to create a proper work-life balance in order to stay healthy.

If you’re a workaholic, here are some tips to help you stay healthy while keeping up with your work or business.

1. Eat the Right Meals on Time

One of the most important things you need to ensure is to have healthy meals at the right time. A busy work schedule can delay your meals, but it’s not the ideal thing to do. Start your day with a healthy breakfast, and don’t miss out on lunch. Avoid snacking on chips or other unhealthy foods to satisfy your hunger and avoid proper meals.

2. Work Out Regularly

Take out time to work out regularly, if not daily. Workaholics spend a lot of their time in front of a computer screen or on their desk. Working out regularly is crucial to maintain healthy body weight, posture, and overall physical health.

3. Meditation

Take out some time to meditate as well. A 10-minute meditation session every day can help you focus better and clear up your mind. Always remember, your mental health is as important as your physical health.

4. Make Time for Your Hobbies

Make sure you take out some time for yourself and enjoy a few hobbies of your own without any work stress. Read a book, play your favorite sport, watch a game, listen to your favorite music, etc. It could be anything you like.

Make sure you don’t mix up your me-time with your work. At this time, you’re meant to relax and enjoy, the emails and work messages can wait till the next morning.

5. Get Adequate Sleep

Your body goes into recovery mode when you’re sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is critical to your health. If you cut down on the recommended 8 hours of sleep to make up more time for work or other things, you’re not doing yourself a favor.

According to recent studies, lack of sleep can increase the risk of some types of cancers. This is why you must allow your body to rest and reenergize properly.

An important part of keeping up with your healthcare is visiting a general physician regularly and not ignoring health problems despite how minor they seem to be. If you can’t manage time to visit a doctor, you can speak to an online doctor today!

TelMDCare is a telemedicine doctor service that has a panel of virtual doctors that consult patients for a variety of health problems, including allergies, pain relief, sexual health, and more. Book an appointment with an online doctor or contact us for more information.

How to Manage Your Allergies in Winter?

Winter is all about warm sweaters, cloudy days, and hot chocolate, but it’s also about waves of allergies, at least for 8% of Americans.

Itchy eyes and runny noses are some of the signs of winter allergies. Instead of dreading winter, talk to our virtual doctor for allergies. Alternatively, read this guide to learn tips on managing your winter allergies.

Symptoms of Winter Allergies

Correct symptom identification is the first step to managing your allergies better. Here are common signs:

• Snot is often colorless.
• Sore throat and itchy eyes.
• Symptoms last indefinitely or for several weeks.

Tips to Manage Your Winter Allergies

You can minimize the symptoms by following these easy and actionable tips:

Install a Humidifier

You should balance the air dryness caused by your home’s heating system. A humidifier can balance the air quality inside the room. However, don’t overdo it, as it can lead to mold growth. Construction professionals and doctors recommend a 50% humidity level.

You can turn on the exhaust fan during cooking or showering to remove odors and excess humidity.

Drink Water

It’s important to stay hydrated during winter. Since we don’t sweat a lot, we don’t feel the need to drink water. Drink plenty of water so your body can fight the irritants.

Vacuum Clean

Clean your home regularly to remove dirt and dander from the furniture, floor, and carpet. Use a vacuum cleaner to reduce the level of pet allergens and dust mites in the air. Mopping is an equally effective cleaning method.

Wash Hands

If you have furry friends at home, you may want to follow a strict hand-washing routine. Wash your hands after playing with your pet so you can reduce exposure to allergens. You should also wash your hands when you come home from public spaces. It decreases the transmission of winter viruses.

Launder Pajamas and Bedsheets

To kill dust mites, you should clean your clothes and bedsheets with warm water. High heat kills allergens. If you can, you should add hypoallergenic mattresses and pillowcases for extra protection. These cases create a barrier between your nose and dust mites.

Limit Allergy Triggers in Bedroom

We spend the most time in our bedroom, so you should create an allergy-safe space. There should be the fewest allergy triggers in your bedroom. Keep plants, pets, rugs, and carpets outside the room to prevent mold and dust mite growth.

Online Allergy Prescription at TelMDCare

You should also keep over-the-counter medication to relieve winter allergy symptoms. At TelMDCare, our internal and family medicine-certified online allergy doctors can prescribe winter allergy medication by working directly with local pharmacies. You can get your prescription filled out here or contact us for further consultation.