Pacific Workers Compensation - May 2020

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Inside This Issue

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Workers’ Comp

Celebrate the NBA Playoffs With Some Championship History

The Silver Linings Of COVID-19

Sticky and Sweet Pork ‘Ribs’

Fun May Celebrations

How to Avoid Allergies This Spring

Tackle Allergies This Spring With These 3 Strategies

Change immediately after spending time outdoors. If you suffer from seasonal allergies but still love to exercise outdoors, build a habit of showering and changing immediately after coming back inside. While you were out crushing that 30-mile bike ride, pollen was slowly accumulating in your hair and on your clothes. And while 30 minutes of outdoor exercise will, according

Spring has officially sprung. Grass is growing,

flowers are blooming, and longer days are here again. And while the arrival of spring is a cause for celebration, for outdoor enthusiasts who suffer from seasonal allergies, the season is bittersweet. For many, this time of the year is characterized by stuffy noses, burning eyes, and sneezing. But according to WebMD, even severe allergy sufferers

to WebMD, completely coat your nasal membrane with allergens, showering and laundering your clothing will limit your exposure while indoors.

can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about allergies by taking the following precautions.

Watch pollen counts. You can usually find information about

Medicate, medicate, medicate. Depending on the severity of your allergies,

local pollen levels on the internet or in your local newspaper. If pollen counts are through the roof, consider hitting the indoor gym instead of running outside. In general, pollen counts are highest on warm and breezy mornings and lowest when it is cool and rainy. Plan your outdoor pursuits accordingly.

medication, not prevention, will likely provide the best relief available. Every person is different, so ask your doctor about the best medicine for you, and make sure you understand how you’re supposed to use it before dismissing its efficacy. Some allergy medicines can take as long as three weeks to reach their full effectiveness.

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