In Home Care La Jolla - Firstat Nursing Services, a San Diego Home Health Agency Publishes Guide – “3 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter”

La Jolla, CA, January 31, 2013 --(PR.com)-- “With winter in full swing, there’s always concern for avoiding seasonal illnesses and finding strategies for staying healthy and strong,” said Linnea Goodrich, president of Firstat Nursing Services in San Diego, CA. “In an effort to keep seniors feeling and looking great through the cold, here are three ways to stay healthy this winter that are easy, convenient and super smart.”

A Humidifier for Improved Skin and Easier Breathing - Winter months bring frigid temperatures and most people rely on heat to regulate the warmth inside the home. Unfortunately, while heat warms indoor air quickly, it’s often very dry, leading to cracked lips, dry sinuses, even bloody noses. Placing a humidifier in the bedroom or living room replaces moisture in the air, eliminating dry skin and making it more comfortable and easier to breathe. In addition, the right humidifier can provide instant relief from colds and respiratory conditions, easing symptoms and making it easier to sleep comfortably.

Food as a Natural Immunity Booster - Winter is an excellent time to grab a hot chocolate and go, but with cold, blustery winds comes the flu, sore throat and a variety of other seasonal illnesses. The best natural defense against viruses is the right diet and food choices play an important role in maintaining good health. Vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables offer natural immune boosting properties that provide extra protection when it’s needed most. Dark green vegetables like spinach and kale are packed with vitamins A, C and K that in addition to enhancing immunity have been shown to protect against heart disease, diabetes, even cancer.

In Home Care - Cold weather brings shorter days and longer nights, making it more challenging for seniors living alone or with family to care for themselves. A licensed in home caregiver can provide a variety of services for helping a loved one maintain independence during the long winter season. With expertise in everything from activities of daily living to administering medications, even physical therapy, in home care is easy, convenient and peace of mind that cooking, cleaning, housekeeping and other tasks are completed safely and in a timely manner.

People wanting to learn more are encouraged to visit the company website and pick up a copy of their free report “Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider," Visit, http://firstatofsandiego.com/AlzheimerCare

About Firstat Nursing Services
Linnea Goodrich is the owner of Firstat Nursing Services, which is the only Home care Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer's Association. Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and home care services for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997. To pick up a copy of her free report "Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider," Visit, http://firstatofsandiego.com/AlzheimerCare