3 Easy Tips for Staying Healthy through Cold and Flu Season

Cold and Flu Season is Here!

Bacteria and viruses are spread easily through the things we touch everyday; door handles, railings, your desk, bathrooms.

Germs on your hands can enter your body by simply rubbing your eyes or touching your nose and mouth. These germs will eat up nutrients and energy and can produce toxins. Those toxins are what cause symptoms of common infections, like the cold or flu.

Take care of yourself this winter by following our tips to staying healthy this cold and flu season:

1. Wash your hands regularly
One of the most important things you can do to help prevent yourself from getting sick is to wash your hands throughout the day and especially before you handle food.  (We do not recommend using hand wipes or sanitizer with alcohol too often - they can dry your hands out and cause the skin on your hands to crack which makes it easier for bacteria to enter your blood stream.)

Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least twenty seconds and make sure you dry hands thoroughly.  If you are using a public restroom be sure to use a towel or toilet paper to open the bathroom door when leaving!

An easy way to ensure your kids are washing their hands for long enough is to have them sing the entire happy birthday song while washing.

2. Kuzu 
We also add kuzu into our diet to stay healthy.   
(See our previous post on Kuzu for even more information!)

3. Eat healthy

Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will help you get through the season.  Here are some foods that have   immune system boosting powers:  

- Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries. These berries are high 

in antioxidants which fight off toxins. 

- Yogurt, to take advantage of the benefits of Probiotics. Look for our upcoming post on Probiotics.

- Chicken and vegetable soup, See our recipe.

Eighty percent of your immune system is located in your digestive system, so eating smart can really help to keep you healthy through cold and flu season.  You can read more about digestion at Dads Tip of the Week: Digestion.   

Be sure to share these tips with your kids!