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Combat Your Spring & Summer Allergies

Combat Your Spring & Summer Allergies

If you have allergies or asthma, spring and summer can be challenging times of the year. Spring and summer are known for temperature and humidity changes as well as high pollen counts. The morning is when the pollen count is at its highest. There are three phases to treating seasonal allergies: environmental control, medication, and immunotherapy. Don’t let those spring and summer allergies bog you down! Here are a few tips to combat your spring and summer allergies:

  • Keep Pollen under Control- Wash bedding every week in hot water. Wash your hair and shower before going to bed, since pollen can accumulate in hair.
  • Go natural and try using nasal irrigation to cleanse and clear your sinuses.
  • Seasonal allergies are brutal on the body’s ability to stay hydrated. Drinking a lot of water to flush your system will support the
  • elimination of foreign irritants in your system.
  • Clean Every Surface- Wear a mask and gloves when cleaning, vacuuming, or painting to limit dust and chemical exposure. Vacuum twice a week.
  • Wash Rugs- Limit throw rugs to reduce dust and mold build up. If you do have rugs, make sure they are washable.
  • Keep Indoor Air Clean- Keep windows closed to reduce pollen from entering the house. Change filters in air conditioning units and vents frequently during this time of year.
  • Preventing pollen from building up on your eye lashes by wearing large sunglasses.

If you are an allergy sufferer don’t let the beautiful weather keep you inside!

Protecting Your Skin this Summer Season!

Protecting Your Skin this Summer Season!

Summer is right around the corner! Where will be your hot spot this summer season? The beach or the pool? No matter where you’re headed, make sure you protect your skin by wearing sunblock. Everyone loves a beautiful tan, but make sure you are being safe about it, so you can decrease your chance or wrinkles and melanoma.

Many people don’t know what a tan really is. A tan works as a shield from radiation. Imagine thousands of tiny umbrellas in your skin that open more, the more they are exposed to the sun, which in turn makes your skin look darker.

A tan does not cause cancer or damage, but is rather the visible evidence that damage to your skin cells has already occurred.

Wearing Sunblock will prevent you from tanning. It will protect you against harmful UV rays that the sun gives off. When being out in the sun, be cautious of the time you’re spending out there. Be careful between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. that is when the sun is at its hottest point.

Many people using tanning oils to increase how dark their skin looks. That is ok too! Tanning oils are not bad. The purpose of tanning oil is not to block out sun like sunscreen, but to concentrate the radiation from the sun to expedite the “shielding” process of your skin.

Only use tanning oils which offer some sun protection; SPF 15 or higher is best. Like sunscreen, coat your entire body in tanning oil and reapply often to ensure an adequate amount of protection.

Go out and enjoy the sun, but be safe and protect yourself!

 

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Safety

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Safety

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Memorial Day represents the traditional start of the outdoor cooking season. This is the time of year that sends thousands of people to the store for charcoal, filling propane tanks and dreaming of a great cookout. But, a grill placed too close to anything that could potentially catch on fire is a hazard.

Follow a few of these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling this weekend!

  • Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill and the tray below the grill
  • Never leave your grill unattended. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
  • Food Safety: make sure meat is cooked and stored properly.
  • Keep your grill placed away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
  • Never leave your grill unattended
  • If using charcoal, let the coals cool down completely before disposing them in a metal container.
  • If using propane, check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year
  • If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill.
  • If the flames go out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.

 

Take a bite into National Salad Month!

Take a bite into National Salad Month!

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Summer is coming and it’s National Salad Month! Get into shape with a healthy recipe for a crisp green salad and a delicious side of no guilt.

Recipe:

What you will need-

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons grape seed oil
  • 7 cups loosely packed baby arugula
  • 2 cups red grapes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seed kernels
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation-

  1. Combine vinegar, honey, syrup, and mustard in a small bowl.  Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.
  2. Combine arugula, grapes, seeds, and thyme in a large bowl.  Drizzle vinegar mixture over arugula; sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Toss gently to coat.

ENJOY!

 

So you think you don’t need Disability Insurance

So you think you don’t need Disability Insurance

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When asked the question what does disability insurance really do? The simplified answer would be that it protects your paycheck when an illness or injury occurs. Disability insurance could be your life line.

Your paycheck plays a huge role in your day to day life, why not help protect your paycheck by giving it the proper assurance it needs to help you. While your employer may offer disability coverage to you it is usually a minimal amount of coverage. By having your own disability coverage put in place on top of the coverage offered from your employer, it will help you in the long run when “Life Happens”.

Take Some Action!

Contact C.H. Edwards, Inc. and speak to one of our Independent Insurance Agents for a free no obligation consultation. We will help you get the appropriate coverage you need to protect you, your family, and your paycheck.

Why Should You Choose C.H. Edwards, Inc. for Your Insurance Needs?

Why Should You Choose C.H. Edwards, Inc. for Your Insurance Needs?

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  • C.H. Edwards, Inc. is a family owned, Independent Insurance Agency, in business since 1925.
  • Our owner, Steven Visco, Ph.D., AAI has been in the Insurance business for over 30 years and is available to speak with you about your specific needs.
  • A friendly and knowledgeable staff is also on hand to assist you by phone or handle your walk in business Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Whether it is your Home, Auto or Business we can answer your questions, make suggestions and provide you all of the coverage you need.
  • We have an in-house Life Insurance Department as well as a Notary Public.
  • If our regular business hours are not convenient for you, our website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.chedwards.net.
  • You can also visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chedwardsinsurance .
  • Our website has a blog that also provides information on Insurance related topics at www.chedwards.net/blog.
  • We take pride in the fact that we have a relationship with dozens of top companies and can provide you with the best coverage at the most competitive prices.
  • Our staff can do all the shopping for you and provide you with piece of mind.
 
Still not convinced, give us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you.  Make a no obligation call to C.H. Edwards, Inc. at 516-249-5200,stop by our offices at 791 South Main Street in Farmingdale, New York or visit our website at www.chedwards.net.
Let us make you part of the C.H. Edwards, Inc. family and show you the benefit of the quality customer service we provide our clients.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to speaking to you soon!

The History of Mother’s Day in the United States

The History of Mother’s Day in the United States

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Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world at different times.  In the United States it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

You may be surprised to learn that Mother’s Day began as a protest to the carnage of The Civil War started by women that lost their sons.  The original proclamation dates back to 1870 by Julia Ward Howe of Boston.  Howe’s idea was influenced by Ann Marie Reeves Jarvis, a young homemaker who started “Mother’s Friendship Day” in 1858.  It wasn’t until 1907, two years after Jarvis’s death that her daughter, Anna Jarvis started a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day.  In honor of her mother’s cause, Ms. Jarvis carried out her mother’s dream to create a day to honor mothers both living and dead.

As a result of her efforts, the first Mother’s Day as we know it was celebrated on May 10, 1908 at a church service in Grafton, West Virginia.  It took until May 9, 1914 for President Woodrow Wilson to proclaim Mother’s Day a national holiday.

Today Mother’s Day is celebrated to recognize the efforts of mothers.  It is a day to pay tribute to that special woman in your life you may call Mom, Mommy or Mother.  Whether it is a special card or gift, a meal out or just spending time with your family, make this Mother’s Day a special one.

From your C.H. Edwards, Inc. family, Have a very Happy Mother’s Day!

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