Flu Season Basics

You're going to get sick during the flu season, right? While you might think that it's a forgone conclusion that you will get sick during the flu season, this notion doesn't have to be carried out in reality. In fact, by making some modifications to your habits and your diet, it is possible to greatly reduce your chances of getting the flu this year and every other year. In this article, we will look at a few of the steps you can take to keep healthy no matter what flus might come your way.

Hand Washing is Indeed Your Friend
By now you have probably heard that the more you wash your hands, especially during the cold and flu season, the better off you will be. What you might not realize is just how much most of us touch our faces every hour. Germs tend to enter our bodies through nose and mouth membranes. In fact, some studies indicate that most people touch their faces dozens of times every single day. The Center for Disease Control advocates washing your hands frequently throughout the day and using sanitizers as well.

Disinfect Germ Hot Spots
There are many germ hot spots in your home. You might think that your toilet is the dirtiest place in your house, but this usually isn't the case. Objects such as your cell phone and your computer keyboard are germ reservoirs and need to be addressed. While you need to be careful while cleaning your cell phone, disinfecting your keyboard is an easier task. A wipe down with alcohol every day or two will keep your keyboard from becoming a potential health risk.

Use Commonsense Regarding Germs
You shouldn't worry that everything is covered in germs, but at the same time, you shouldn't blindly assume that everything is clean and germ free either. There are some objects you will encounter in the world at large that are indeed "dirty," and you should wash your hands after using them. Listed below are a few examples.

1) Public telephones
2) Frequently used doorknobs
3) Public computer keyboards

Probiotics Year Round
How much does it cost to get sick? Of course, this answer varies wildly, and then there is the issue of pain and suffering as well. One very good way to avoid getting the flu or cold is to take probiotics. There is a direct link between probiotics and the strength of your immune system. If you want to stay healthy, probiotics are a great place to start. As the journal Public Library of Science pointed out, probiotics reduce inflammation, which otherwise can lead to respiratory complications.

Eat a Healthy Diet and Invest in Good, High-Quality Supplements
Eating a diet that has a variety of fruits and vegetables will boost your immune system and generally help you feel and even look better. No matter how fantastic your diet may be, you can still have nutritional deficiencies. This fact underscores the considerable value of taking high-quality supplements and vitamins.

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