Cold and flu season seems to last a lot longer. Where I live allergies make their presence known in a big way about this time too so sometimes it is hard to know what exactly is the issue. I know when my son was younger, it was tough staying healthy. He was always bringing something home. I know you can relate to that!
Looking for tricks and tips to stay healthy during the season was important. Here are some of the things we made sure to do:
* Pump up the vitamins especially C and E
* Wash hands more often
* Wipe down grocery carts every time
* Wipe off doorknobs, counters, tables and every other surface sticky fingers touch
* Boost nutrition through fresh veggies, fruits, and healthier meals
* Stay active and get outdoors for activities
* Stay away from others that are ill
* Don’t share food and beverages with other people.
Honestly, things turned around for me the most when I start wiping down the grocery carts. I have gotten sick within several hours of coming home from shopping several times and it totally grossed me out. Now that i take the time to use a wipe, I have not been sick in a few years. YAY!
What tips and tricks do you use that help you stay healthy this time of year?
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I too wipe the grocery carts. I also,take zinc every day in addition to,my other vitamins. Your other tips are all things I try to do to stay healthy.
I am always looking for ways to help us stay healthy. I do find that getting outside even if it is just for a short walk around the block helps. Glad that the stores now include wipes right by the carts. Good reminder to wipe down every store visit.
Oh, boy, I live in fear of catching some bug from my niece & nephews, lol. I babysit a lot since we live right across the street & it seems they always have a bug or might be getting a bug.
Good ideas! Zinc has been shown to help fight off colds, also,
They need to invent a Lysol Bomb lol something you can set before leaving your house for a few hours 🙂
drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep. stay home.
Great tips thanks for reminding us how to stay healthy. I know I need to boost my vitamin intake I am very good at washing my hands all day long and I always wipe down carts.
You are so right, the touching of anything is suspect for cold cooties! Things like doorknobs, buttons you have to push in public places, even paper and coin money has a ton of things you just do not want to hang on to. For me, I know that lack of enough sleep is a huge factor that really brings down my immunity.
Get plenty of rest, fluids, and vitamins! Hand washing is huge and cough into your sleeve. Allergies, colds, sinuses, and just the crud have been going around and hitting hard. My daughter has had two sinus infections and never really got over whatever it is. Good tips and try to stay healthy.