They may seem obvious, but simple steps can help keep you free from colds throughout the winter months.
1. HYGIENE: Wash your hands frequently. Cold viruses live for up to three hours outside the body so make sure to wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Keep a hand santizer spray in your bag and use it frequently.
2. SLEEP: Getting less than seven hours a night sleep leaves you three times more susceptible to catch something nasty.
3. DIET: Eating well with plenty of fruit and vegetables will help keep your immune system strong.
4. DRINKS: Iif you do begin to feel a tickle in the throat or the beginnings of a cold, having a hot drink may help to improve your nasal airflow and give relief from a cough, sore throat, runny nose or sneezing.
5. WARMTH: Dress sensibly. Wear warm, waterproof clothing. Getting cold and wet will leave your body vulnerable to attack.
Tips from Benylin, Sudafed and www.essortment.com
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