TV Host Dr. V Shares Timely Health Advice for National Wellness Month on TipsOnTV

TV Host Yael Varnado, MD. Shares the Prescription for Making Better Choices for Good Health

During summer, it is easy to lose track of healthy habits. That is why August is National Wellness Month. It is the perfect time to prioritize selfcare, manage stress, and create healthy routines. Trusted health, lifestyle expert, and the TV Host affectionately called “Dr. V,” Yael Varnado, MD., shares timely tips and products to stay as healthy as possible. Dr. V is a practicing physician at John Hopkins Hospital. She has garnered the respect of her peers, patients, and the public with her blend of passion-driven clinical knowledge when she shares on network TV shows. Dr. V explains why it is important to recognize that the dog days of summer provide special health challenges, and shares some timely lifestyle changes necessary to avoid getting sick.

TIME TO RELAX

Relaxation is key to wellness but can be challenging when traveling. Finding a hotel to fit a family’s needs is important which is why a go to is Wingate by Wyndham. They have everything needed to create a relaxed environment, and to keep connected and productive while traveling. They offer hundreds of locations, with oversized guest rooms, workspaces and flexible meeting spaces. Plus, free-Wi-Fi, free breakfast and the Wyndham Rewards program is great. Currently, earn up to two free nights. Check out WingateHotels.com for details.

STAYING HEALTHY

Dental hygiene is shown to be a real indicator of overall well-being. Try these GUM Professional Clean flosser picks, which have extra strong floss engineered not to shred, break, or sag. These products are recommended by dental professionals and are a great addition to any oral care routine by reaching where toothbrushes can not. Also try GUM Soft-Picks Advanced with soft, rubber bristles that are perfect for an everyday gentle clean, and GUM Interdental Brushes to clean those hard-to-reach areas. For more information, visit www.gumbrand.com.

MEN’S HEALTH

Hygiene is important. Dove Men+Care believes that men should not sacrifice their underarm health to smell great throughout the day. Check out their new range of aluminum-free, fragrance deodorants. These provide long-lasting, unforgettable fragrances that deliver 72-hour odor protection and a non-irritating formula, providing extra underarm care. This range comes in four powerful new scents. My husband’s personal favorite is Midnight Classico. Pick them up for under $7 each. For more information, visit www.dove.com

EXERCISING THIS TIME OF YEAR

Keep exercising but focus on a quick recovery. That is why Boiron Arnicare Gel is an essential part of a pain-free active lifestyle. It is a better pain relief choice for anyone experiencing everyday muscle aches and pains, swelling from injuries, and discoloration from bruises. Its active ingredient is Arnica montana, a plant which has been used for centuries to relieve pain. Arnicare Gel is unscented and quickly absorbs into the skin. Find it at Walmart, Whole Foods and other stores, or online. For more information, visit www.arnicare.com