Cold
& Flu Prevention And
TreatmentIn any given day, you are exposing yourself to a multitude of pathogens
such as bacteria, viruses, and fungus as you interface with other people in
the workplace, at school, through public transportation, and even with other
family members. This is simply a natural part of living in the world, to
which a healthy body can easily adjust and compensate.
Prevention
Because the cold and flu virus is passed around from person to person the
only way to really prevent them totally is to become a hermit. The more
people that you come into contact with the better your chances are of
catching the virus. If there is a lot of cold and flu sickness going around
here are some ways you can help reduce your chances of catching them:
Flu Shots
Get a flu shot every year. Your family doctor will give you more
information about flu shots such as when to get them and if he/she recommends
for you to get it.
Getting Your Rest
One of the overlooked reasons for catching a flu or cold is the lack of
rest and sleep. Inadequate rest and sleep can cause the breakdown of your
immune system making you more vulnerable to the cold and flu
viruses.
Washing Your Hands
Washing your hands on a regular
basis will help out alot. This is because most of the time you catch the
virus by touching someone that has it and then rubbing your eyes, nose, or
mouth. You can also catch the virus if someone near you who has is it sneezes
or coughs and you breathe it in... not really much you can do about
that.
Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes
Keeping warm and avoiding sudden
temperature changes such as being in a warm home and going into the cold
outdoors will help prevent the virus. Always wear warm clothing when moving
from a warm place to a cold place as this will increase your resistance to
these viruses.
Quit Smoking
If you smoke then quit. Smokers
aren't more vulnerable, but when they catch a cold or flu virus the symptoms
are much worse than they are non-smokers. Kicking the habbit is not easy but
will be well worth it when it comes to your health. There are many products
that can assist you in breaking the habit such as
Stop-It
Smoking Kit and products like
Smokeshield
that can protect your lungs from smoke and other pollutants.
Keep Your Immune Systems Strong
Keeping
a strong immune system is very important to preventing the
cold and flu virus. Your immune system is what fights off the viruses and
keep you healthy and feeling good.
Being Prepared
One of the best defenses against
the cold and flu is to be prepared for it in the even that you or a family
member catches it. Having
cold
and flu treatment products in your home ahead of time is
much better than rushing out to the 24 hour convenience store at 3 a.m.
trying to find something to comfort yourself or a family member.
Treatment
Just because there is no guarantee
that you will not catch a cold or flu virus, that doesn't mean that you can't
treat it. Here are some treatments that you can use to make someone with the
virus more comfortable:
Rest in bed and stay warm. Avoid any physical exertion as
much as possible.
Drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice, and clear
soups. Stay away from alcoholic beverages.
Take plenty of
Vitamin
C.
If you are a smoker then avoid smoking and the smoke from
other people.
Find more information about the cold and flu viruses along with prevention
and treatment products at
eVitamins.
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