As I gaze about the FUMA campus and surrounding countryside, I want to share a quote of Faith Baldwin's. "Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees."
Fall is certainly here, and along with its magnificence and beauty, it brings changing health challenges. The flu season has begun, allergies are in full swing, and colds are on the rise.
Prevention is the best solution. These are the "4 Fs" of a healthy season:
1. Fill up on great seasonal fruits and vegetables. While "tricks and treats" abound, consider passing up that fat producing candy and pies for foods that are high in fiber, low in fat, and full of vitamins and minerals.
2. Faithfully and fastidiously wash your hands, especially before eating. Any germs to which you may be exposed by touching surfaces in the classroom, office, bathroom, or through a handshake, can be cleansed away with thorough, effective scrubbing and rinsing of your hands.
3. Fit in time for a simple, safe, and effective exercise program. It must be tailored to your lifestyle and schedule so you are able to accomplish your personal goals.
4. Flu shots are another easy way of avoiding illness. While they are not 100% effective, they do greatly lessen the chance of serious complications and even death secondary to the flu.
