SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Experts at Optim Healthcare have suggested proven strategies to protect against its onslaught!“Practicing good hygiene is sacrosanct to avoiding transfer of cold germs and it is perhaps the best way to escape cold and flu in the season,” said the team leader in Optim Healthcare.
What do you do if you are sharing space with people who are sneezing? Just practice simple hygiene, like washing your hands under a sink or using a hand sanitizer which can go a long way in protecting you against colds and flu. “You need to wash your hands frequently, especially before a meal to protect against the spread of germs from door knobs and stair rails and prevent them from getting into your body”, a team leader at Optim said. A hand sanitizer can help disinfect hands and prevent the entry of flu and cold viruses and can lower the incidence of upper respiratory illnesses.
Especially during January and February when the incidence of flu is high, our experts suggest getting a seasonal flu vaccine as one of the most effective ways to protect you against the flu viruses. The flu vaccine can offer a70 to 90% protection against flu. Even if you do come down with flu despite the vaccine, you can be sure the intensity and duration of the symptoms is reduced.
It’s also a great idea to clean up surfaces like table tops - a study found the flu virus on as many as 50% of surfaces. This just multiplies your chances of getting flu. To protect yourself, make it a point to really wipe away germy locations such as phone, computer, TV remote, door knobs and light switches. Also, cold germs gain entry into the body through the eyes, mouth, and nose and when you keep touching these areas you increase the chances of cold germs entering your body. Once they are in, they develop to cause an upper respiratory infection. So, do not frequently touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands and this way you can prevent cold and flu viruses from spreading.
Keep your body well hydrated by consuming plenty of fluids. Research has shown that drinking plenty of water boosts immune response and equips the body to fight the viruses. It is important to drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day.
Another good way to build immunity is to exercise. Exercise powers the immune system to work efficiently and can protect you against cold and flu viruses. Studies have shown that higher BMI or obesity increases the chances of illness. So staying fit, reducing weight can help protect against cold and flu.
At Optim Healthcare[http://www.optimhealth.com/], we also found that consumption of Probiotics or good bacteria can keep the body healthy and protect against entry of germs. Studies have found, those who took probiotics regularly were healthier and enjoyed greater protection against upper respiratory infections.
Make sure you consume a balanced diet to include enough vegetables, fruits, low-fat proteins and carbohydrates in required amounts to boost the immune system. Finally, nothing to beat beauty sleep to protect against the nagging cold and flu viruses. Poor sleep quality is associated with lowered immune function. To sum it up, experts at Optim Healthcare said, “Stay healthy without cold and flu by eating well, getting enough sleep, washing hands and practicing good hygiene, consuming probiotics and exercising to stay fit which can help protect against cold and flu.”
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