Shoppers Drug Mart - Get the Most Out of Life
Saturday, September 06, 2014
Now that school is in session and your Back to School shopping is finally over, you can relax and take comfort in knowing you have everything covered. Or do you? Classroom and daycare settings are popular places for the spread of germs and viruses. It is almost a given that your child will come down with a fever or be hit with the common cold at some point during these early school years. Preventative measures can be taken to reduce the likelihood of catching a cold or the flu but it never hurts to be prepared to deal with the related symptoms.
Whether you are new to parenting or looking for helpful information, Shoppers Drug Mart has launched their Get the Most Out of Life site filled with useful tips, product suggestions and relevant articles such as "Getting Beyond Common Cold and Flu Myths." You can select from one of four categories: Healthy Habits, Life Lessons, Women's Wellness, and Family Matters. The site is an endless resource written by experts as well as fellow moms and bloggers with their own wisdom to impart. Of course, Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacists are always available in-store to answer any of your questions and concerns or to help you find what you need. Stop by the new site today and if you find a useful article, please share the link with me. I'd love to read what you find.
In the meantime, Shoppers Drug Mart is offering up a giveaway consisting of the following;
In the meantime, Shoppers Drug Mart is offering up a giveaway consisting of the following;
- Life Brand Extra Strength Hot Lemon Relief - 10 pack
- Life Brand Fever Indicator Digital Thermometer
- Life Brand Vaporizer with 5 pads
- $25 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Card
60 COMMENTS
the cold myths would be interesting to find out if Im doing things that dont really work. Chandra Christine O'Connor
ReplyDeleteI always take extra vitamin C when I have a cold.
ReplyDeleteI always put a dab of vasoline on my sons nose so when he wipes it doesnt chafe.
ReplyDeleteLori R Jackson
Make sure to drink LOTS and LOTS of liquids.
ReplyDeleteBailey Dexter I am a true believer in home-made chicken noodle soup!
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to stay well rested. When you are run down you are more likely to pick up a cold or the flu.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is when you have a cold drink lots of tea and eat chicken soup, I always find the warm fluids help with the congestion and at least make you feel a little better. (Judy Cowan)
ReplyDeletestay hydrated and ginger tea will help
ReplyDeleteFrequent hand washing
ReplyDelete(Debbie W)
Rest, disinfectant, vitamins and herbal tea. :)
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of water!
ReplyDeletewash your hands alot and use mousturizer so they dont get dried out
ReplyDeletePlenty of rest and lots of liquids.
ReplyDeleteDrink plenty of water, get fresh air even if you don't feel like it, and lots of sleep!
ReplyDeleteNeo Citran. It is a lifesaver. It is the only thing worth living for when you have a really bad cold.
ReplyDeleteMy two top tips are practicing good hand hygiene and using staying well hydrated.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmas homemade chicken soup!
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of water.
ReplyDeleteWe use raw honey for sore throats and essential oils for congestion. Always helps.
ReplyDeleteGet plenty of rest and homemade soupc chicken soup never hurts
ReplyDeletemake sure to wash your hands and throw out the used tissues do not leave them laying around, lots of fluids and vitamins and the big one is plenty of rest!!
ReplyDeletewash those hands,,drink your OJ,and get plenty of rest.
ReplyDelete(Karla Sceviour)
I like to make ginger tea . I buy the root and peel it and do about 2 quarter sized pieces, then steep and if you like add some honey or lemon and it really helps get better faster
ReplyDeleteI take oregano as soon as the signs of a sore throat emerge.
ReplyDeleteDrink lots and lots of water. - Jenn
ReplyDeleteFirst sign of a sore throat I drink hot honey with lemon juice, it really makes my throat feel better!
ReplyDeleteAlways have ice water and get loads of sleep
ReplyDeleteLots of water, lots of rest and wash your hands often!
ReplyDeletewash those hands for prevention and if it does catch up to you eat chicken soup
ReplyDeletei use emergn-c and it usually cuts my cold/flu time in half!
ReplyDeletedrink lots of fluides, and have lysol wipes. Chandra Christine O'Connor
ReplyDeleteHi Christione, which Lysol wipes were you referring? I think they are different types of wipes but couldn't find enough information on Lysol.ca. Do you mind sharing a the product page with me?
DeleteJasmine O'Connor
Hi there, I think there is only one type of wipe on their website. Where is at: http://www.lysol.ca/en/products/disinfectant-wipes/lysol-disinfecting-wipes/
DeleteMy tip is to get lots of rest and lots of fluid!
ReplyDeleteGet lots of rest, drink lots of OJ and tea and take Zinc and Vitamin C!
ReplyDeleteGet lots of sleep!
ReplyDeleteWe take oil of oregano during flu season.
ReplyDeleteIf you are starting to feel under the weather, try drinking vitamin water. I find this helps me ward off a cold.
ReplyDeleteMy tip is to drink plenty of water and get rest
ReplyDeletethanks
my tip is hot tea with lemon & honey for cough & sore throat
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of fluids,wash your hands frequently and gets lots of rest.
ReplyDeleteSleep enough to fight a bug
ReplyDeleteUse a Neti Pot to clear up your sinuses!
ReplyDeleteGet lots of rest and lots of chicken soup.
ReplyDeleteFlorence C
Drink lots of fluids!
ReplyDeleteI use chap stick on my nose when I'm sick to prevent my nose from drying out from all the nose blowing.
ReplyDeleteto soothe a sore throat, drink hot water, honey & lemon
ReplyDeletesleep it off, your body will best fight the cold when you are resting !
ReplyDeleteApple Cidar Vinegar helps
ReplyDeleteGet lots of sleep
ReplyDeleteTaking Zinc based products the minute you feel something coming on helps a lot...
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of honey tea! It really does help, for me anyways.
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of ginger tea
ReplyDeleteMarla
Wash your hands and drink lots of water
ReplyDeleteOur tip is that if you don't feel 100% then snuggle up under the blankets and get lots of sleep.
ReplyDeleteWash your hands and drink water
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of water and wash your hands.
ReplyDeleteTake vitamins and drink lots of fluids.
ReplyDeleteGet lots of rest and hot liquids!
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Wash your hands often & if you are sick, get rest & drink lots of fluids.
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