Seven Ways to Avoid Getting Sick

Flu season is fast approaching and school has started. Becoming sick is almost inevitable. Or is it? In a CNN.com article, Alicia Potter talks about seven ways women are using to avoid getting sick. Try them and see how much better your health is during this runny nose season.

Get a massage. Massages help build up your immunity because they reduce anxiety, heart rate, and blood pressure which helps your stress levels drop. If cost is an issue try some massage schools in your area which may offer discounted services.

Take a cold shower. Cold showers may help with low energy, migranes, circulation, and pain reduction. If you have cardiovascular issues consult a doctor first because the cold may cause a rise in blood pressure.

Use Ginger in small doses. For centuries ginger has been used to treat gastrointestinal problems.

Wash your hands frequently. Doctors say washing your hands is the best way to avoid a million colds. Avoid antibacterial and/or antimicrobial products because they have chemicals that cause bacteria to adapt. This reduces their effectiveness.

Load up on Vitamin C and Zinc. Try Emergen C and Zicam at the first signs of a cold. Some studies show that Vitamin C is helpful to people under stress and zinc slows down the multiplication of viruses.

Eat more garlic. Garlic is rich in antioxidants that boost immunity and fight inflammation. Eating up to two raw cloves of garlic can have disease fighting effects. For those worried about bad breath, try garlic capsules.

Try positive thinking. At the first sign of sickness try positive self talk. Don’t dwell on your symptoms and don’t assume the worst.