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Posted on December 28, 2008 by Sue Smith | Posted under Health and Fitness
Preventing Colds this Season
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Wash your hands often This is one factor we have a lot of control over. Before eating and using the restroom, in particular, washing your hands with hot, soapy water for about 20 seconds will kill germs and bacteria. Make sure that when you turn off the faucets and open doors that you use a paper towel or your elbow to prevent the re-transmission of germs. It is amazing how much bacteria is on public phones, and other places. Germs can live on these places for days and weeks, so it is always best to wash up often. In addition to washing hands it is equally important to wash other items that come in contact with our hands like towels in the bathroom and kitchen. Go herbal Having been used for ages, herbal remedies have proven that they work! At the onset of a cold, reach for some garlic. It has been proven time and time again that garlic is a natural bacteria fighting gem. Increase airflow Being locked up inside is never any fun, however when the cold weather settles in we tend to find ourselves spending more and more time inside, as well as raising the thermostat. By cracking the window a bit, fresh new air can begin to circulate. This will help air out the house as well as eliminate the amount of stale dry air that is constantly being breathed in and out. Letting in fresh air will also add some moisture to the dry air being circulated. Increase Vitamin C Vitamin C is a great way to keep away colds. It can be found in everything from citrus fruit and vegetables to the best diet pills. Vitamin C can also be found in cough drops. Have a cup of tea Finally, when symptoms of the flu are being felt, make a cup of steaming hot tea. There are many flavors to choose from. From hoodia tea to peppermint, there is surely something to please every palette. Steam from the hot cup of tea can open up sinus passages and the antioxidants fight off free-radicals. About The Author: |
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