BE WELL

Things You Can DoTo Help You Survive The Flu Season

  1. Get adequate rest. A tired body is a body that is vulnerable. Each day we are bombarded with all sorts of germs and diseases that threaten our physical well-being. The good news is our bodies are designed to fight most of them off. The key to fighting off illness is to have a body that is functioning at an optimum level. To help our bodies fight off disease and sickness we must do our part to provide it with the proper amount of rest.
  2. Eat cold-fighting foods. We all know about the benefits of Vitamin C, but healthy greens, oranges and reds are also beneficial to nourishing our bodies to keep them ready for battle. A good way to get a regular dose of these nutrients is through juicing. Juicing is like high-octane for the body. With juicing you get the whole benefit of fruits and vegetables because you are getting some of the most important nutrients that are often found in the skin or peels of fruits and vegetables. For maximum results try to juice at least 3 times a week. If you feel as though you might be coming down with something, place 4-6 drops of oregano oil, which can be found at a health food store, in a few ounces of OJ or apple juice. Also add other foods like cinnamon, fresh garlic, cloves, fresh ginger, turmeric and berries.
  3. Wash your hands and wash them often. If at all possible use good old-fashioned soap and water which is actually better for killing germs. Spend at least 30 seconds soaping and rinsing your hands thoroughly. Save the antibacterial solutions for those times when soap and water is not readily accessible. And if at home, use paper towels rather than a cloth hand towel, especially if you have someone in the house who is sick. Germs will lurk on damp towels waiting for the next person to come along to pick up germs that have been left behind.
  4. Keep hands away from your face as much as possible. Face-touching is one of those habits in which everyone seems to participate. Be aware of where you place your hands especially in those situations when you are at the office or away from home. If you must shake hands with another person, be extra careful about where you place your hands once the handshake is over. If at all possible sanitize your hands with antibacterial lotion or spray. There are small convenient dispensers that are available and much easier to carry around for men who typically do not have a place to store asomething of this nature.
  5. If you have someone in your home who has the flu, be vigilant in killing germs. Door knobs, handles on sink faucets, kitchen draw handles or even dishes that might have been handled by the flu sufferer can be a perfect breeding ground for flu germs. Disinfect those areas with disposable wipes to keep germs at bay. Be sure to also include things like laptops, phones or even the remote control for the television. Basically anything that is handled by the flu sufferer could pose a possible threat for spreading the virus.
  6. Keep areas in the home or office a comfortable cool temperature. Overly warm spaces help to incubate and spread flu germs. An overly warm space is not a healthy space. To help to keep germs from growing, keep the room in the upper 60’s. If this temperature is too cool, try wearing a sweater and be sure to cover your feet with socks or other foot warmers as this will help the rest of the body to stay warm.