Five Tips to Increase Your Resistance to Colds and Flu
Typically as the days get shorter and temperatures drop in late fall and early winter, those are the seasons when we are most likely to come down with a cold. It may seem that we notice others coughing and sneezing, and then we are too. Though it's impossible to completely avoid all germs that are in our environment, or those persons around us who have colds or flu, there are some basic things that we can do to help our bodies resist and fight off infections. Be sure to get adequate rest. Stress is a factor in a weakened immune system. Getting enough sleep of 7 hours or more every night helps your body to refresh and renew itself from the stresses of work and everyday life. Exercise. Having a regular exercise routine of at least 30 min. a day reduces stress, increases muscular strength and gives a boost to your body's immune system as well. It is best to not go more than one day without exercise of some form. Fresh air. The indoor air is stale and dry. T...