10/11/2026
FALL INTO WELLNESS ๐
๐๐๐AS WE HEAD INTO THE AUTUMN SEASONโฆ
Some health conscious reminders from your healthcare partners at B&B Apothecary & Compounding Pharmacy
Many aspects of health contribute to your wellness, including:
๐ Eating well and managing your health needs
๐ Getting enough exercise, sleep and water
๐ Maintaining good health with prevention
๐ Minimizing stress
๐ Prioritizing time for self care
๐ Following your passions
๐ Planning time for social activities
While building a new habits takes over 31 days, fall is the perfect time to get the jump-start you need.
Take a bit of time each day to learn more about the various aspects of wellness to help you work toward building new habits. Give yourself permission to focus on your well-being, identify things in your health journey that you are doing well and look for opportunities to improve.
Prepare your health for autumn by focusing on seasonal illness prevention, nutrient-rich eating, and physical safety.
1. Protect Against Seasonal Illnesses
โข Consider getting vaccinated: Annual flu shots can be scheduled between September and October before cases spikes. Also, ask your doctor about updated COVID-19 or RSV immunizations.
โข Remember simple hygiene precautions: Donโt forget to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and cover your coughs or sneezes with a tissue or your elbow.
โข Improve indoor air: Open windows occasionally for ventilation or use air filtration as you spend more time indoors.
2. Eat Seasonal, Nutrient-Dense Foods
โข Load up on produce: Add apples, pears, sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkins, and Brussels sprouts to your meals for natural fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene.
โข Consider supplements: Enriching your diet with the best vitamins and other health nutrients for your individual healthcare needs is an excellent way to prepare yourself for the upcoming colder weather as we enter into the cough and cold season.
โข Support gut and immune health: Incorporate mushrooms, which contain beta-glucans to help regulate immune function. Consider probiotics and other ways to support your bodyโs immune system.
โข Keep food safe: Cons๏ฟผ a food thermometer during tailgates and holiday cooking, and refrigerate perishables within two hours.
3. Maintain Physical and Mental Activity
โข Stay active: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, balancing outdoor walks in the crisp air with indoor workouts like yoga or strength training.
โข Prioritize sleep: Stick to a consistent schedule of 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night to keep your immune system strong.
โข Support mental well-being: Watch for shifts in mood or energy as daylight shortens, make time for rest and rejuvenation.
โข Plan time for social connections: Consider activities that take advantage of the beautiful fall foliage and cooler temperatures. Get outside whenever possible!
4. For Elders: Prevent Falls and Injuries
โข Clear pathways: Remove loose rugs, electrical cords, and clutter from common walking areas and stairs.
โข Improve lighting: Use nightlights in hallways and bathrooms to navigate safely during darker mornings and nights.
โข Check vision and balance: Review your medications with a doctor or your pharmacist to manage dizziness, and keep up with routine vision and hearing tests.
