Wellness Wednesday Issue #139

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🧘‍♀️ Support team wellness with tools that go beyond step challenges.

🎓 Seven ways to pay for your kids’ education without losing your financial footing.

It happens like clockwork. Summer fades, fall rolls in, and suddenly you’ve got a scratchy throat, runny nose, or just that “blah” feeling. The good news? There’s real science behind why this keeps happening—and ways to stop it.

Why your body betrays you every season change

• Temperature and humidity shifts stress your system. When temperatures drop suddenly, your body works overtime adapting to the new climate. Cooler, drier air also dries out your mucous membranes—the front-line defenders against infection.
• You’re spending more time indoors. Shared air = shared germs. Schools and offices see outbreaks as soon as everyone crowds inside.
• Your immune system is recalibrating. Seasonal shifts temporarily weaken immunity while your body adjusts.
• Seasonal allergies make things worse. Fall pollen and mold can mimic cold symptoms, blurring the lines.

How to break the cycle

• Lock down your hygiene game. Wash your hands often and resist face-touching. Bonus: these fancy hand sanitizers make it less of a chore.
• Keep your system hydrated. Fluids help protect mucous membranes so they can do their job.
• Prioritize sleep. Consistently dipping under seven hours makes you a magnet for seasonal bugs.
• Fuel your immune system. Eat nutrient-rich fruits and veggies, and if you need a boost, try elderberry with vitamin C + zinc.
• Consider a flu shot. Most adults benefit from an annual flu vaccination.
• Try the gargling trick. Studies show plain water gargling can lower respiratory infection risk.
• Manage stress levels. Chronic stress suppresses your immunity—so schedule downtime like it’s a meeting.
• Get ahead of allergies. Don’t wait until you’re miserable. Treat symptoms proactively with antihistamines or nasal sprays.

Getting sick at every season change isn’t destiny, it’s preventable. Start these habits before that first throat tickle hits, and your immune system will actually have your back this time.

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I’ll be the first to go on a rant about our medical system and nonsensical insurance ecosystem. As someone who considers herself a pretty thrifty shopper, I think it’s absolutely absurd that I have to pay so much money every time I go to the dentist and need actual work done.

I have a PPO dental plan that costs me $60 a month, and it’s supposed to be good coverage! But…EVERY. TIME. I. NEED. WORK. It still always comes out to $1,200 or more.

In addition to the already ridiculous costs, I’ve got huge trauma from dental work as a kid. So I’ve elected that whenever I’m getting numbed or need drilling work, I need anti-anxiety medication, laughing gas, or IV sedation. Which only adds more money to my treatment.

I don’t have any urgent work pending, but I do need two implants, a crown redone, and some cosmetic restoration from teeth grinding. I also have TMJ and a crossbite that probably needs orthodontic work first.

When I went to my local dentist for an estimate, it came out to close to $15K for everything. With the necessary orthodontic work to properly address my TMJ and crossbite before the implants, we’re talking close to $20K total.

This cannot be real life. I refuse to pay that much.

So I’ve been exploring medical tourism, specifically Turkey and Mexico. Turkey stood out because of TikTok videos showing amazing all-inclusive packages with state-of-the-art facilities that rival bougie Beverly Hills dentists.

You’re telling me I can visit Turkey, stay at a nice all-inclusive hotel, get all my dental work done, AND it’ll still cost less than what it would in America?

The pros and cons I’m weighing

Pros:

• Medical tourism expenses are tax-deductible
• Get to travel and have an experience
• Significantly cheaper, even with travel costs
• Many facilities have cutting-edge technology

Cons:

• If I need warranty work, I’d have to travel back or pay out of pocket here
• Language barriers and different standards
• Recovery time while traveling

I know I’m not alone in this. So many women are putting off necessary medical and dental care because the costs are insane, even with insurance. We’re making impossible choices between our health and financial security.

I’m compiling a list of doctors and facilities, checking credentials, and planning virtual consultations. If I move forward, I’ll document the whole process because if more of us start talking about these alternatives, maybe it’ll force changes in how healthcare is priced here.

Because honestly, at this point, a vacation to Turkey with a side of dental work sounds way more appealing than draining my savings account for the same treatment here.

Have you had success getting dental work done abroad? What questions should I be asking? Reply and let me know your experiences.

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