Natural Ways to Protect Yourself this Cold and Flu Season
You see it advertised everywhere: “get your flu vaccine!” But what you don’t see advertised as often are the many other ways you can naturally decrease your susceptibility to influenza and the common cold. Here are some of the easiest and most effective things you can do: Wash your hands often. We all know that it’s important to wash hands after using the restroom, but don’t forget all the public places that bacteria and viruses can get passed from person-to-person. Objects like shopping carts, gas station pumps, restaurant chairs, door knobs, and bus handles don’t get washed very often! Say “no” to sugar and alcohol. It may be tempting when it’s cold outside, but that baked treat and spiked hot cocoa are your immune system’s worst enemies....