Greeley Endodontics - January 2019

3 EASY WAYS TO RECOVER QUICKLY FROM A COLD

During the winter months, colds and the flu can spread like wildfire. Getting sick at least once during the season can be hard to avoid, and once you are sick, you want nothing more than for it to be over and done. While there is no way to completely avoid getting sick, there are ways to speed up your recovery. Next time you’re suffering from a cold, try these remedies to get back on your feet a little bit faster. Elderberry Syrup Also referred to as elderberry extract, this syrup is made from a plant called European elder. It can be purchased at many health food stores or made at home (but use caution when doing this, since raw and undercooked elderberries are toxic). Many people swear by the berries’ ability to ease congestion and relieve a number of other cold symptoms. Plus, elderberry syrup is known for having anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, making it an ideal tool for fighting the common cold. Some research even suggests that it can shorten flu symptoms by up to three days. Eucalyptus If you’re suffering from congestion or can’t stop coughing, eucalyptus may offer the relief you’re looking for. Available in several different forms, including syrup, oil, and dried leaves, eucalyptus can be used as an expectorant or as a way to relieve a sore throat. When you’re at home and sick, try adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the water in a humidifier. The results are remarkably soothing! IS THE COLD WEATHER MAKING YOUR KIDS STIR CRAZY? Try a Themed Family Movie Night!

Zinc While many people turn to vitamin C to hurry through a cold, that’s not the supplement you should be focusing on. In fact, an overwhelming number of studies show that vitamin C does absolutely nothing to help shorten a cold. Instead, take zinc. You can find it as a nasal spray or lozenge, or even as part of a vitamin C supplement. One study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that those who took zinc reduced their recovery time from a cold by half. Cold symptoms among those taking a zinc supplement lasted about four days, while symptoms among those taking a placebo lasted about eight days.

1. TICKETS A great way to spice up the average family movie night is to give your children tickets to the movie beforehand. There are several websites or blogs that offer free printable tickets, but the easiest option would be to simply type “printable tickets” into your web browser, search images, and print them off. You could even give the tickets to everyone before they head off to work or school. That way, their anticipation can build throughout the day. 2. DINNER Rather than spending hours finding a restaurant everyone in the house can agree on and then spending heaps of money on the check, prepare a meal together. One tasty and fun option is homemade pizza. Start by buying the new Flatout thin-crust flatbread; it’s a healthy, easy, and quick

According to Guinness World Records, the oldest movie theater in the world is the Washington Iowa State Theatre. It opened in May 1897, and by the start of the new year, it will have been in operation for almost 122 years! The ticket price for the first motion picture ever shown at this theater ranged from 15–25 cents, depending on the location of your seat. Ever since that lovely spring day in the late 1800s, the idea of the classic “dinner and a movie” date has remained the quintessential romantic move for couples of all ages. Nowadays, though, the price for movie tickets averages a little over $9, which makes the prospect of taking a family of four to dinner and a movie pretty expensive! It is for this reason that lots of parents have taken to hosting family movie nights at home. Here are some great tips to help make your family movie night memorable.

alternative to mixing together your own crust. Let your kids choose their toppings so they can decorate their own personal pizza. 3. FORT After you’ve had dinner, but before you start the film, you can grab all the pillows, blankets, and sheets from around your home to build a fort the whole family can fit into. Move some chairs from the kitchen and position them in a semicircle around the couch. Then drape the blankets and sheets over the top, grab your pillows, and crawl on in.

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