8 THE COURIER SUN • HEALTH • MAY 1, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com health Spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? As temperatures warm and flowers blossom, Mother Nature’s renewal often inspires us to refresh our own surroundings. It’s offi cially time for spring cleaning, but as you focus on scrubbing fl oors, refreshing draperies and dusting every surface in sight, don’t forget about one area critical to your health and happiness: your medicine cabinet. Your medicine cabinet is the workhorse of your bathroom, meaning it can quickly become a chaotic mess of bottles, pastes, brushes and other items you need every day. It’s time to cut through the clutter and refresh this area so you can fi nd everything you need in an instant. Step 1: Declutter Too many things stacked together makes it diffi cult to see everything in the medicine cabinet. Take the time this spring to get organized and focus on items you really need. Go through your cabinet and remove unused and expired items that are taking up valuable space, including makeup, cough syrup and prescription medicine. Once you’ve cleared old and unused items, take the things you use regularly and group similar products together to make it easier to fi nd what you need. For example, on the fi rst shelf, place pastes and brushes, on the second shelf shaving supplies, and designate the top shelf for medications. Step 2: A fresh start Now, that your medicine cabinet is organized, it’s time to stock up on essentials that you use regularly and keep you feeling happy and healthy. If you are a denture wearer, this is the perfect time to explore using an adhesive. According to a Fixodent survey conducted by Wakefi eld Research, more than 80 percent of denture wearers experience some sort of gum irritation. Denture adhesive helps to prevent gum soreness and assists in protecting your mouth from the hidden enemies of food particles and odor causing bacteria. Fixodent Plus Gum Care provides long lasting hold that helps stop movement and helps prevent gum irritation, so you can keep enjoying life. Learn more at www.facebook. com/Fixodent. Step 3: Be prepared Not only is it important to re-evaluate the contents of your medicine cabinet, it’s worthwhile to think ahead so you’re always prepared. When it comes to small things like insect bites, cuts and stubborn coughs, staying organized and anticipating the unexpected is key. At the start of each season, consider what you might need. For example, spring is a good time to stock up on allergy medicine, antiseptic for bug bites and new bottles of sun block. For prescription medications, consider signing up for your pharmacy’s auto-refi ll program so you never forget an important refi ll again. Spring cleaning is a great way to reinvigorate your home and life. Remember to include organizing your medicine cabinet on your list of to-do’s so that you’re prepared for all the adventures that await in the season to come. Courtesy BPT Yoga for the Fabulous 50s and Beyond! Meets Tuesdays May 13th, 20th, 27th . Session #1 | 11 am . Session #2 | 12 noon Marisa Bonfanti, Certified Yoga Instructor. Sign up for one class or many. Sign up today! Registration needed. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South 2nd Floor Exercise Room, Astoria, 11102 Prana Yoga for Busy People Meets Tuesdays May 20th, 27th at 6:30 pm Susan Ingraham, Certified Prana Yoga Instructor. Sign up for one class or many Registration needed. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South 2nd Floor Exercise Room, Astoria, 11102 Better Hearing: Free Screening and Education Thursday, 10 am – 12 noon George A. Poulos, DO | Hearing problems often develop gradually. If you or a loved one are concerned about possible hearing loss, join us for a free hearing screening and get the facts directly from our otolaryngologist. Registration needed. Long Island City YMCA, 32-23 Queens Boulevard Long Island City, 11101 NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH M O U N T S I N A I Q U E E N S Free Health & Wellness Events Stroke Awareness! Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Recognition Tuesday, 6 pm Aaron P. Tansy, MD; Philip Manning, MScPharm, RPh; Tara Roche, RN, MS, CNRN, SCRN; Diane Calandra, MS, RD, CDN | Our neurologist and stroke director will provide potential life-saving information. Act F.A.S.T. if you suspect stroke. Free blood pressure screening. Refreshments will be served. Registration needed. Hellenic Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent Street Astoria, 11102 Breast Health Screening & Education Wednesday, 5–7 pm George Tsioulias, MD, PhD | Comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms for women 40 years of age and older. No charge to eligible patients. Presented with support from The Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation, Inc., Cancer Services Program and Mount Sinai Queens with educational support provided by SHAREing & CAREing. By Appointment Only. Call 718-808-7727. Mount Sinai Queens, Family Health Associates 31-60 21st Street, Astoria, 11106 For a physician referral, call 800-YOUR-MDS or visit www.mshq.org/FAD Call 718-267-4333 to register for events and screenings. 05 13 05 20 05 27 05 28 Visit mshq.org/events for information on Blood Pressure Screenings and all events. MAY Wellness Know the Signs of Stroke MAY 2014 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 05 22
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