People who are exposed to germs from flu and colds on a daily basis such as flight attendants, doctors, teachers, etc., probably know a few easy tips on how to avoid catching and even preventing the germs spread from a sneezing child in the classroom or a sick passenger on a flight. So, here are some really good tips from those people who are exposed to colds and flu on a daily basis:
Wash Your Hands Frequently
No matter what line of work you are in, you are coming into contact with people who are contagious and you will need to wash your hands over and over again. Especially when you are out in public and you touch the elevators, door handles and such, you are coming into contact with dangerous germs. It sounds so simple but in fact, soap and water are doctors and nurses around-the-clock companions.
Use Hand Sanitizers
Utilize sanitizers that are alcohol based because if you are not near any soap and water, the sanitizer can kill off the flu and cold germs. Also don’t get too close to people who are sick and don’t shake hands if possible.
Keep Your Germs to Yourself
In other words, if you are sick, it is better for you to stay at home. It’s best to stay home and get better and not go out and pass germs on to other people, particularly if you are really sick.
Live a Healthy Lifestyle
It is important to look after your health. That means getting enough rest and nutrition. Many think these are just old wives tales, but it is really important to get good nutritional food into your system, not to smoke and to keep allergies under control. If you don’t, your upper respiratory tract could become inflamed. This makes you more vulnerable to get a virus.
Repair Your Gut
Your gut is the gateway to health and almost 80% of your immune system is situated in the gut. That means it needs to be in peak condition. Take a top quality probiotic to keep up good levels of bacteria to fight off infection.
Go Slow on Alcohol and Sugar Consumption
When you consume too much of the bad stuff, you suppress the immune system, causing leaky gut. Just moderate alcohol consumption can suppress your central nervous system too which is part of your important immune system.
Reduce Stress
Stress suppresses the immune system. Consider things like acupuncture, or yoga, or medication to reduce stress.
Take an Immune Booster
There are natural supplements that contain proteins and immunoglobulins which will boost your body’s line of defense.
Supplement with Glutathione and Turmeric
They are antioxidants and important for the right functioning of the immune system. Glutathione is the main antioxidant in the body and is responsible for enhancing the immune system as well as assisting the liver with detoxification. Turmeric improves cardiovascular function and joint health.
Optimize on Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is a powerful immune system booster as it fights off infections. Pair your vitamin D supplement with vitamin K to ensure the vitamin D is well absorbed.
Drink a Bone Broth
Maybe you remember your mother or grandmother giving you chicken broth when you were sick and how it made you feel so much better. It’s not just folklore – bone broth does actually benefit your immune system. Studies show that when you eat chicken soup during respiratory infection times, you quell inflammation.
It’s so easy to make – you boil turkey or chicken bones and vegetable pieces roughly for around 8 hours. Add some collagen or gelatin to the bone broth to optimize your immune system and to create a healthy gut environment to protect your body against invasive pathogens.
Keep up these tips in the flu and cold seasons and you will not only prevent flu and colds from invading your body, but will keep your body on the path to achieving optimal health.
Getting sick can really stress out your immune system, increasing your risk of a flare-up of autoimmune conditions, chronic illnesses, and thyroid dysfunction. Say no to colds and flu and yes to health!
