If you’ve been watching the news, you know that flu season
is here, and it’s here with a vengeance!
How do you stay healthy
when it seems everyone around you is getting sick? Well here at Peas of Mind, we are practicing two simple tips
to stay healthy: stay away from germs and keep our immune system strong.
First things first, wash your hands! I know we hear it all the time but it really is one of our best defenses against germs. By washing our hands (sing happy birthday to yourself to gauge how long you should wash) we wash off the germs we constantly come in contact with from doorknobs to sneezes. And remember to avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes because germs can easily sneak through these entry points. Did you know that the average person touches his or her face three to five times per minute? This means you've probably touched your face three times while reading this blog so go wash your hands!
Secondly, get in touch with your animal instinct and find time to hibernate! Winter should be the season we slow down and get lots of sleep. Now I know sleeping for four months is just not an option but during these cold months it’s important to aim to get about 8 hours per night. This not only boosts your immune system but it also reduces stress, inflammation and increases positivity.
An apple a day DOES keep the doctor away…well sort of… Diet greatly
affects our body’s ability to fight off sickness, which means a helping of
veggie wedgies (which is about 10 fries and contains 1.5 servings of
vegetables) can really keep those nasty germs at bay. Combine your veggie fries with seasonal produce, garlic (fresh
garlic has been shown to fight off viruses) and whole grains and you will have
that healthy edge you need to fight the flu and make it through the winter with
a clean bill of health!
First things first, wash your hands! I know we hear it all the time but it really is one of our best defenses against germs. By washing our hands (sing happy birthday to yourself to gauge how long you should wash) we wash off the germs we constantly come in contact with from doorknobs to sneezes. And remember to avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes because germs can easily sneak through these entry points. Did you know that the average person touches his or her face three to five times per minute? This means you've probably touched your face three times while reading this blog so go wash your hands!
Secondly, get in touch with your animal instinct and find time to hibernate! Winter should be the season we slow down and get lots of sleep. Now I know sleeping for four months is just not an option but during these cold months it’s important to aim to get about 8 hours per night. This not only boosts your immune system but it also reduces stress, inflammation and increases positivity.
An apple a day DOES keep the doctor away…well sort of… Diet greatly
affects our body’s ability to fight off sickness, which means a helping of
veggie wedgies (which is about 10 fries and contains 1.5 servings of
vegetables) can really keep those nasty germs at bay. Combine your veggie fries with seasonal produce, garlic (fresh
garlic has been shown to fight off viruses) and whole grains and you will have
that healthy edge you need to fight the flu and make it through the winter with
a clean bill of health!
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