Health & Environment

Holiday Season Tips from NEW Health

With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to practice good health and wellness for a more enjoyable experience. Mary Wright has provided a list of tips to keep you safe and happy in the coming days:

·         Never leave candles unattended.

·         Keep burning candles, matches and lighters out of reach of children.

·         Keep candles away from drapes or other flammable material that may catch fire.

·         Turn off the lights, put out fires and candles when you leave the house or go to bed.

·         Keep the tree away from heat sources: fireplaces, heating vents, or radiators.

·         When decorating a tree, keep small ornaments, tinsel, and other decorations on high branches out of reach of children.

·         Keep harmful plants – such as holly berries, mistletoe, poinsettias, and Christmas cactus – out of reach of children.

·         Keep alcohol – including vanilla and almond extract – out of reach of children.

·         Keep round, hard food and candy out of the reach of children.