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Keeping your immune system in peak performance is critical during our current pandemic and at this time of year in general. If you are planning to travel, it’s even more important to stay healthy. Dr. Martinez of Well-Being Medical Center says, “Staying healthy can’t be stressed enough during your travels. No one wants to trek long distances when they are under the weather, and none of us want to put our families at risk of catching what we might have encountered along the way.”
Staying Healthy & Safe
Dr. Martinez continued, “We’re all tired of living with COVID-19 and the demands that it’s made on our lifestyles, but do not let your guard down! Wear a mask, avoid large crowds, wash your hands and face, and keep a safe distance from others. Trying to eliminate stress, getting a good nights’ sleep, and eating a healthy diet are also very important to support your immune system.”
Supplementation and Vaccines
Taking vitamin C or other supplements such as vitamin D, oil of oregano, elderberry, and zinc can help. It’s also important to get vaccinated! It’s not too late to get the flu shot or the pneumonia vaccine if you’re due. The Coronavirus vaccine will soon be available for all patients. It’s important for the majority of people to get the vaccine, but it’s critical to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are at high risk, have an underlying condition, or are elderly.
Before You Travel
If you’re traveling this month, or plan to in the near future, take disinfectant wipes to clean high-touch surfaces, bring hand sanitizer, extra masks, and consider wearing glasses or goggles as the coronavirus can enter through and affect the eyes. If you plan to travel by plane, make sure you are comfortable wearing a mask for long periods of time. You’ll need to add in the time it takes to get through security, wait for your plane, fly, and when you’ll be safe to remove the mask. For a two-hour flight, this could mean being a mask for four to six hours or more. If you’re traveling with children, make sure they are comfortable wearing their mask, and help them to avoid touching it or their face.
Don’t Neglect Your Medical Appointments
“Many patients are avoiding checkups and ignoring their symptoms for fear of exposure to the virus, but our office is safe. We take extra precautions to protect our staff and our patients.” Said Dr. Martinez. “With stringent disinfection protocols and keeping patients away from each other via physical distancing, we believe that our office is one of the cleanest places you can visit, and it’s critical to keep up with your health examinations, labs, and wellness visits. It’s a much higher risk to you if you avoid your medical appointments because early diagnosis in all disorders and disease is optimal, and we can help you boost your immune system with vaccinations, treating underlying conditions and by giving you sound advice.”
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Contact Well-Being Medical Center of Naples today at (239) 315-7801.
Dr. Ricardo Martinez
Dr. Ricardo Martinez is an internist in Naples, FL and is affiliated with NCH Baker Hospital. He received his medical degree from Superior Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba and has been in practice 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in hospital medicine, ambulatory care and is experienced in hospice and palliative medicine, bariatric medicine, diabetes mellitus, food allergy, and infectious disease.
As of March 16th, 2020, Dr. Martinez has founded Well-Being Medical center in Naples Florida. He is looking forward to providing Medical care within primary care settings and urgent care service throughout the Naples Florida area.
Well Being Medical Center
239-315-7801
www.well-beingmedicalcenter.org
851 5th Ave. N. Suite 102
Naples, FL 34102