When you see the people around you are getting sick during cold and flu season, you may want to think about what you can do to reduce your chances of getting sick as well. Here are a few of the most important strategies to consider in formulating your defense plan.
Get a Supplement for Your Immune System
An immune system booster can enhance your body’s ability to fight infection. A homeopathic supplement is safe to take with your regular multivitamin, and it will give your immune system an edge when you take it prophylactically. You should take it for one to three months during cold and flu season. If you take it soon after the onset of cold or flu symptoms, it may help lessen the severity of a viral infection.
Make Smart Meal Choices
What you eat every day has a big effect on your overall health and every system in your body, particularly your immune system. If you eat a lot of unhealthy foods, they can slow down your digestive function and cause a lot of unhealthy bacteria to build up. If your digestive system isn’t performing well, you won’t be able to derive important nutritional content from any of the healthy foods that you’re eating. Consequently, you won’t be giving your immune system to vitamins and nutrients that it needs to perform at its best. While you should be able to eat foods that you like, you should strive to base most of your diet on what’s best for your body and not simply what tastes best. Avoid sugary or overly processed foods that can slow your digestive function down to a crawl. Eat foods that are high in fiber and rich in lean protein. Include fruits and vegetables with high concentrations of essential vitamins.
Practice Careful Hand Hygiene
A lot of cold and flu germs are transmitted on surfaces, so it’s important to be really conscientious about washing your hands. You should make it a point to wash your hands right away when you come home after you’ve gone anywhere. During your workday when it’s difficult to avoid frequently touched surfaces, you should make it a point to wash your hands reasonably often and avoid putting your hands on your face or your mouth.
Ultimately, taking a homeopathic supplement, making good dietary choices, and being careful about exposure to germs can help you fight off infection. Active steps to stay well can be the difference between getting sick or staying healthy.