Welcome

Welcome to Kettle Talk, a blog addressing health concerns in our communities. As a foreword, I would like to say, always consult your physician regarding your health regimen or if you have any changes in response, effects, moods, and/or symptoms. Definitely consult your physician before making changes to your current treatment plan. NEVER, ever, ever abruptly STOP taking a medication. This can prove to be very dangerous, even deadly depending on the risks associated with your condition!

When taking antibiotics, NEVER share your medication. These prescriptions are written to be taken in its entirety. Infectious agents can and will build a resistance to prescribed drugs, when you do not follow your doctor's/pharmacist's advice. When these agents become resistant, it will become more difficult to fight infection which can develop in your system, for one reason or another.



Temperature does not cause a cold, flu, pneumonia. For the cold or flu, we would have to have exposure to these particular viruses. When the weather changes, depending on how healthy and nourished we are, we can become more susceptible to these viruses when going out in public and touching public items; i.e., handrails, faucets, phones, money, tables, chairs, doors, handles, etc. In addressing pneumoniae, learn exactly what type of pneumonia you have and learn more about the origin. We'll talk more about pneumonia later. Stay healthy. Follow your health regimen. Follow doctors' orders. You're on your way to a healthier YOU.

Always keep yourself well hydrated. Fluids containing high sugar content can be just as dehydrating as sodas, caffeinated beverages, and/or alcohols. In addition, find out about the sugar content in the alcoholic beverages you consume. You will be amazed when you research this information. That's not to say, it's better to drink that beer than to have that can of soda.

These are just a few helpful tips I want to kick things off with. I'll always provide additional tips as we move along in the seasons.

Here's to your health.......(raising my cup of tea)!