HOW TO AVOID CONTRACTING THE FLU

What are some of the most common sense ways toi best avoid contracting viruses this winter or anytime of year for that matter?

Strengthen your immune system.

You require a strong immune system to ward off viruses and to cope well with illness if you do fall ill. There are many ways to help support a strong immune system:

3. Get plently of zinc + c

We recommend supplementing over winter as it is almost impossible to eat the amount required (and no, an orange juice will not cut it unfortunately).

Our favourite is Extra C Zingles. It tastes great, kids love it, and it has a good amount of zinc and c. Click on the image to purchase.

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What are some of the most common sense ways toi best avoid contracting viruses this winter or anytime of year for that matter?

Strengthen your immune system.

You require a strong immune system to ward off viruses and to cope well with illness if you do fall ill. There are many ways to help support a strong immune system:

1. get adequate sleep

Most people require at least 7 hrs sleep. Sleep deprivation is a direct cause of a lower functioning immune system. This is the #1 point for a reason, take your sleep seriously.

2. Undertake cardiovascular exercise

Your lungs and body love a bit of heart pumping goodness. This strengthens your lungs, which in turn supports your immune system.

3. Wash, wash, wash those hands

It’s an oldie, but a goldie. Washing your hands is your ultimate defence when attempting to avoid contracting viruses. By exposing your system to less viruses through hand contamination, you are putting your immune system under less pressure.

4. Eat well

Eat a diet full of fruit and veggies and low amounts of processed food. If it came out of the ground, you are good to go.

3. Get plently of zinc + c

We recommend supplementing over winter as it is almost impossible to eat the amount required (and no, an orange juice will not cut it unfortunately).

Our favourite is Extra C Zingles. It tastes great, kids love it, and it has a good amount of zinc and c. Click on the image to purchase.

6. Wear a surgical mask on public transport

Honestly, Japan has got it worked out! The best way to avoid inhaling those little illness droplets is to put a barrier between you and other people’s breath/sneezing/coughing. It will feel less bad than feeling sick feels.

7. don’t touch your face!

If you have been touching anything – public transport, shared work phone, keyboards, shared kitchens etc – make sure you wash your hands before touching your face.

Clinic

What are some of the most common sense ways toi best avoid contracting viruses this winter or anytime of year for that matter?

Strengthen your immune system.

You require a strong immune system to ward off viruses and to cope well with illness if you do fall ill. There are many ways to help support a strong immune system:

1. get adequate sleep

Most people require at least 7 hrs sleep. Sleep deprivation is a direct cause of a lower functioning immune system. This is the #1 point for a reason, take your sleep seriously.

2. Undertake cardiovascular exercise

Your lungs and body love a bit of heart pumping goodness. This strengthens your lungs, which in turn supports your immune system.

3. Wash, wash, wash those hands

It’s an oldie, but a goldie. Washing your hands is your ultimate defence when attempting to avoid contracting viruses. By exposing your system to less viruses through hand contamination, you are putting your immune system under less pressure.

4. Eat well

Eat a diet full of fruit and veggies and low amounts of processed food. If it came out of the ground, you are good to go.

3. Get plently of zinc + c

We recommend supplementing over winter as it is almost impossible to eat the amount required (and no, an orange juice will not cut it unfortunately).

Our favourite is Extra C Zingles. It tastes great, kids love it, and it has a good amount of zinc and c. Click on the image to purchase.

6. Wear a surgical mask on public transport

Honestly, Japan has got it worked out! The best way to avoid inhaling those little illness droplets is to put a barrier between you and other people’s breath/sneezing/coughing. It will feel less bad than feeling sick feels.

7. don’t touch your face!

If you have been touching anything – public transport, shared work phone, keyboards, shared kitchens etc – make sure you wash your hands before touching your face.

Clinic

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