Saturday, January 31, 2009
A few things you can do to help prevent colds and flu this season:
- Wash hands often with soap and water. Carry hand sanitizer with you if you don't have access to running water.
- Drink water, exercise and eat plenty of green, yellow and red vegetables to build immunity
- Get enough sleep. Recent studies indicate adequate sleep - 7-8 hours per night - helps build immunity to the common cold.
- Take a probiotic, such as acidophilus. There is evidence that these healthy bacteria, which populate the intestines, help the body fight disease. Things that destroy these friendly bacteria: antibiotics, acid blockers, oral contraceptives, pain medications, corticosteroids and chemotherapy.