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HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTORY / FALL 2018 5 130 pieces of exercise equip- ment options suitable for all abilities and levels. Includes cardiovascular, strength stations, plate loaded strength stations, free weights, multi station training unit, treadmills, ellipticals, crosstrainers, arc trainers, rowers, step mills, upright and recumbent bikes, spin bikes, upper body ergometer and Nu-Steps. West Wood Health & Fitness Center is an extension of the health promotion and wellness activities currently provided by ProHealth Care. It represents ProHealth Care's commitment to not only providing high quality care for the sick, but helping the community improve its health and quality of life through disease prevention and health promotion. FITNESS FLOOR We would like to welcome you and your child/children to West Wood and assure you that you have chosen a bright, safe, stimulating environment for your kids. More than 100 classes offering a wide variety of choices for all skill levels. Members enjoy free classes in our Group Fitness Studio on the second floor. Light, bright and large, with all the group fitness equipment you need - bands, balls, BOSU's weights and more. The Cycle Studio is dedicated to our Keiser indoor cycles. Classes are abundant and with over 30 bikes. No need for reservations. Cycle is included in membership fees. GROUP STUDIOS Group fitness classes, lap swimming, and private swim lessons. Kick boards, fins, flotation belts, barbells and even Professional instructors to help you learn new skills and refine old favorites. AQUATICS CENTER 2900 Golf Rd Pewaukee 262.650.8000 Rates as low as $ 58 per mo. KIDS CLUB The Spa at West Wood is a soothing environment designed to renew both body and spirit. Our mission is to provide high-quality, nurturing treatments tailored to optimize your health and wellness. Experience our pampering and restorative health and beauty treatments. With a comprehensive menu of services designed to meet the diverse needs of both men and women. Spa services included customized massages, skin care, body treatments, waxing and nail care. THE SPA AT WEST WOOD Forgot your goggles, swim cap or ear buds? We have a variety of swim accessories available for purchase. We also have water bottles and ear buds. Or, you can relax in the comfy chairs and find out what's happening at West Wood and with ProHealth Care. PROSHOP 2 6 1 6 6 2 0 0 3 Mon-Thurs: 4AM-10PM; Fri 4AM-9PM; Sat/Sun 6AM-7PM By Dave Fidlin Special to The Freeman WAUKESHA — Depending upon the person, a particular season can be especially bru- tal to the sinuses — especially when allergies enter the equa- tion. While spring and summer are known for bringing people outdoors, the realities of all things green coming into bloom can wreak havoc for persons sensitive or allergic to pollens and grasses. Conversely, persons sensi- tive to dust and similar trig- gers can encounter challenges as activities migrate indoors in the fall and winter. Jessica Southwood, an oto- laryngologist with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, said taking note of when and where sinus chal- lenges occur is an important first step toward a conclusion. "Be aware of the triggers," Southwood said. "Is there a season that's worse? Know the symptoms. Sometimes they're obvious, and some- times they're subtle." According to experts with the Mayo Clinic, persons suf- fering from allergies can take a number of steps to reduce exposure to specific triggers. For persons especially sensi- tive to pollens and grasses, staying indoors on dry, windy days could be a good rule of thumb. "The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air," according to Mayo Clinic's website. "Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergies." Another important tip, according to Mayo Clinic's experts, is to remove clothing worn outdoors and take show- ers immediately upon enter- ing a home to rinse pollen from skin and hair. Additionally, Mayo Clinic's experts say, "Don't hang laun- dry outside (because) pollen can stick to sheets and towels. Wear a pollen mask if you do outside chores." For most persons, South- wood said over-the-counter remedies are effective solu- tions. "They are safe and very effective if used appropriate- ly," she said. Today's marketplace offers a range of over-the-counter medications, such as oral antihistamines, which can bring relief to persons bat- tling chronic sneezing, itch- ing, runny noses and watery eyes. Other forms of over-the- counter treatments include decongestants, which provide temporary relief from nasal stuffiness, and nasal sprays, which have been proven to ease allergy symptoms with- out serious, disruptive side effects. More recently, some over- the-counter medications offer a hybrid approach, such as a combination of antihista- mine and decongestant, in an effort to tackle multiple issues at once. Southwood said she fre- quently recommends sinus suffers consider such meth- ods as sprays and rinses, which she said have proven effective in removing block- ages — including mucus and allergens — from a person's nose. "It does take some getting used to," Southwood said. "But it is very helpful." As with medications, many of the sprays and rinses are available to consumers over- the-counter. Mayo Clinic's experts rec- ommend solutions in the form of a squeeze bottle or neti pot. "Use water that's distilled, sterile, previously boiled and cooled or filtered using a filter with an absolute pore size of 1 micron or smaller to make up the saline irrigation solu- tion," Mayo Clinic's website states. It adds, "Be sure to rinse the irrigation device after each use with similarly dis- tilled, sterile, previously boiled and cooled, or filtered water and leave open to air dry." Experts offer tips for sinus care through the seasons