Immune Support

Preventing Colds and Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

The best way to prevent seasonal colds and flu is to establish good health habits like washing your hands to stop the spread of germs. Here are a few more tips:

1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
3. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
4. Clean and disinfect surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. 
5. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

There are also natural supplements that can help provide additional immunity: