March is here! That means spring is just around the corner.
The most exciting thing about that, to me, is that the bitter cold weather of this past season is soon to be behind us. The bad thing, if you're like me, is that soon all that springtime pollen will be floating around and that can do a number on allergy problems. If you have allergy issues, the best solution is prevention. Start those allergy medications early. If you have mild to moderate symptoms, a daily over-the-counter oral antihistamine may work well for you. If your symptoms tend to be more moderate to severe, you may need an inhaled nasal steroid spray with or without the oral antihistamine. Your doctor or other healthcare provider can help you decide what medications will be best for you. As with any medication, consistency is key. You must take it daily to see the most benefit.
March is also a big month for National recognition months. Here are just a few of the observations for March:
National Nutrition Month
What a great way to kick of spring...getting healthy! The most important component to ANY healthy lifestyle is proper nutrition! Eating right is essential, but that's the point...eating. You can not starve yourself healthy. Can NOT! The Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition's website provides a wealth of information on eating right. They offer links to great reading materials to learn more; there are links to resources; and even games for kids to help them learn about proper eating. Trust me -- it is NEVER too early to teach your kids the fundamentals of proper nutrition. A child who makes healthy choices becomes an adult who makes healthy choices. If we can hope to change the nation's obesity problem, we must start with the children so that they can effect change on generations to come.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? Every year about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 die from it. As shocking as that statistic may seem -- the even more shocking fact is that many of these deaths could have been prevented if only they were detected earlier. Even though recommendations have encouraged more and more people over fifty years of age to get screened for colon cancers, there are still people not getting screens according to national guidelines. Talk to your doctor about how you can be screened for problems. Everyone over fifty should get screened. If you have a family history of colorectal disease, you are at even greater risk and should not delay seeing your doctor for more information. Go HERE for more info!
Either of our general surgeons here at TRMC, Dr Rick Gill or Dr Tom Peurifoy are always available to schedule your colonoscopy. Dr Gill's office can be reached at (334) 770-2222 and Dr Peurifoy's office can be reached at (334) 670-5568.
Women's History Month
Irish - American Heritage Month (St Patrick's Day)
St Patrick's Day in Troy is usually celebrated in quite a fun way. Stay tuned to our facebook page for updates on any fun events in the area!
And this year: Mardi Gras falls on March 4, giving credit to March coming in like a lion, huh?
The most exciting thing about that, to me, is that the bitter cold weather of this past season is soon to be behind us. The bad thing, if you're like me, is that soon all that springtime pollen will be floating around and that can do a number on allergy problems. If you have allergy issues, the best solution is prevention. Start those allergy medications early. If you have mild to moderate symptoms, a daily over-the-counter oral antihistamine may work well for you. If your symptoms tend to be more moderate to severe, you may need an inhaled nasal steroid spray with or without the oral antihistamine. Your doctor or other healthcare provider can help you decide what medications will be best for you. As with any medication, consistency is key. You must take it daily to see the most benefit.
March is also a big month for National recognition months. Here are just a few of the observations for March:
National Nutrition Month
What a great way to kick of spring...getting healthy! The most important component to ANY healthy lifestyle is proper nutrition! Eating right is essential, but that's the point...eating. You can not starve yourself healthy. Can NOT! The Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition's website provides a wealth of information on eating right. They offer links to great reading materials to learn more; there are links to resources; and even games for kids to help them learn about proper eating. Trust me -- it is NEVER too early to teach your kids the fundamentals of proper nutrition. A child who makes healthy choices becomes an adult who makes healthy choices. If we can hope to change the nation's obesity problem, we must start with the children so that they can effect change on generations to come.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? Every year about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 die from it. As shocking as that statistic may seem -- the even more shocking fact is that many of these deaths could have been prevented if only they were detected earlier. Even though recommendations have encouraged more and more people over fifty years of age to get screened for colon cancers, there are still people not getting screens according to national guidelines. Talk to your doctor about how you can be screened for problems. Everyone over fifty should get screened. If you have a family history of colorectal disease, you are at even greater risk and should not delay seeing your doctor for more information. Go HERE for more info!
Either of our general surgeons here at TRMC, Dr Rick Gill or Dr Tom Peurifoy are always available to schedule your colonoscopy. Dr Gill's office can be reached at (334) 770-2222 and Dr Peurifoy's office can be reached at (334) 670-5568.
Women's History Month
Irish - American Heritage Month (St Patrick's Day)
St Patrick's Day in Troy is usually celebrated in quite a fun way. Stay tuned to our facebook page for updates on any fun events in the area!
And this year: Mardi Gras falls on March 4, giving credit to March coming in like a lion, huh?
