Make Summer a Time of Weight Loss

Don’t let your weight loss routine become distracted by the vacations and foods of summer. Use this time to shed a few more pounds, or to discover a new exercise regiment. Here are some tips that can help you with your weight management:

• Exercise self control
  Don’t become lured into buying unhealthy items. Never stock up on junk foods, so you won’t be able to see them. Keep in mind your ultimate goal. Changing your habits will help change your lifestyle.
• Think of it as a lifestyle change
  We automatically associate diet with restrictions. Think of this process a “lifestyle change,” and you are less likely to rebel and more likely to improve your health.
• Drink plenty of water
  Water is a great weight loss tool. Drinking it an before a meal with help you feel full, and you won’t eat as much. Another great part? Water has zero calories.

If you need more assistance managing your weight, Capstone Medical Associates offers weight management classes to its Central Pennsylvania patients. For more information, visit us at www.CapstoneMedicalAssociates.com.

Older Persons Need To Take Care This Summer

At Capstone Medical Associates, we provide geriatric care to many of the older folks living in Lebanon PA, Palmyra and surrounding areas. We make clear to these patients that they need to take care in hot weather, so as to not cause injuries or problems. Here are the tips we give our elderly patients:

• Avoid excessive sunlight
  No matter your age, you should always use the proper amount of sunscreen. Protective clothing is also encouraged, as is abstaining from the sun at its peak. Staying indoors during these hot times is a good precaution.
• Drink plenty of fluids
  It’s important to drink plenty of water and other fluids to maintain proper hydration, otherwise, you could become dehydrated.
• Don’t touch poisonous plants
  Poisonous plants wreak their own sort of havoc on seniors. If you should touch poison ivy or any other plants, early treatment will help avoid agony and secondary infection.
• Take care in the outdoors
  You need to be aware that although you might have took part in a sport or hobby, you may be susceptible to increased injury. Take care when in cold water, as this can increase cardiac problems.
• Wear sunglasses with high UV filters
  Ultraviolet rays can increase the risk of cataract formation. It’s important to take care of your eyes with 100% UV filters.

The staff at Capstone Medical Associates is prepared to help you with any concerns. Visit us today at www.CapstoneMedicalAssociates.com.