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s ome of our local
health
care professionals are sharing their best tips for being
health
y in
2017
. here is their advice. ?g et to know your skin! once every month or two, get in your ?birthday suit? and look at your moles and spots using a full length mirror and a hand mirror. don?t forget to look all over, including between your toes. get a family member or a friend to help check your back and scalp. moles and spots shouldn?t have a ?personality.? if a mole is new or changes in size, shape, color, itches, or is bothersome, please see your dermatologist. ?ankfully, the baton rouge area is blessed with many excellent board-certified dermatologists. so there are no excuses! here?s to a happy and
health
y
2017
.? mary dickerson, md, faad louisiana dermatology associates ?f or good dental
health
, drink plenty of water, eat a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups, and limit snacks. if you do snack, eat something
health
y like cheese, fruit, or vegetables. foods that are eaten as part of a meal cause less harm to teeth than eating lots of snacks throughout the day because more saliva is released during a meal. saliva helps wash goods from the mouth and lessens the effect of acids, which can harm teeth or cause cavities.? paige sigsworth, dds associates in pediatric dentistry ?m y #1 tip for overall
health
and wellness is to be consistent with daily routines, including following the oral hygiene regimen advised by your dentist/hygienist and being compliant with taking medications as recommended by your
health
care providers. set goals for reasonable fitness and meal plans that work for you and be consistent with those routines as well. prevention is key to overall
health
and wellness. have routine four to six months dental appointments and annual physicals with your physician to allow your
health
care providers to keep a close eye on your dental and medical needs and hopefully catch small issues before they become big issues.? brynn leroux, dds associates in pediatric dentistry ?d rink plenty of fluids before, during, and after exercise or play to
avoid
heat- related illness or exhaustion.
avoid
overuse injuries by allowing adequate time for rest and recovery?minimum one day off per week and no more hours per week participation than the age of the child.? brad culotta, md baton rouge orthopaedic clinic ?p ollen is difficult to
avoid
. keeping windows in the house and car closed during high pollen seasons can be helpful. showering after outdoor activities can help remove pollen. taking allergy medications on a daily basis during pollen season can provide better control of symptoms.? l. ben gaudin, md ?e allergy, asthma, sinus center february
2017
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