Staying Healthy on Vacation and Things to Avoid Flu
Tips On Staying Healthy On Vacation
Learn which vaccines to consider before traveling to a tropical location for a wonderful vacation. ... more
9 Things You Can Do to Avoid the Flu
These are the common sense things you can (and should!) do all year-round, not just during flu season:
1. Get adequate sleep and rest daily. Research shows people who get adequate sleep are 550% less likely to contract a virus!
2. Avoid all processed foods and particularly refined sugars as sugar is known to depress the immune system. Focus on fresh, organic produce, clean protein and whole grains. Keeping your inner environment alkaline will enable your body to successfully fight off any nasty invaders you may encounter.
3. Stay adequately hydrated - drink enough water daily. The basic minimum formula is one-half your body weight in ounces daily. If you drink caffeinated or alcoholic beverages or you perspire heavily, you must increase this amount.
4. Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly throughout the day. Practice good hygiene including not sharing cups, bottles, utensils, covering your mouth, etc.
5. Practice stress-management daily - prayer, meditation, faith confessions, deep breathing - whatever works for you.
6. Avoid saturating yourself with fear messages. For me, that means, severely limiting the time I spend watching or listening to the "news." You would be surprised how ... more
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