Tips to prevent the Flu & Colds

We have all experienced some, if not all, of the symptoms associated with a cold or the flu: runny nose, fever, aching chest and sneezing. There are many known ways to treat a cold but here are some tips to naturally prevent a cold or flu from keeping you down during the cold winter months:

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1. Wash your hands: Your hands touch everything and carry tons of germs so make sure to keep them clean


2. Don't touch your face with dirty hands: Germs enter many times through your nose, mouth and eyes so avoid touching your face as much as possible


3. Sleep!- If your body is tired it will be more difficult for it to fight of germs and infections


4. Exercise- Working out can boost and keep your immune system strong.

For more tips on how to naturally prevent a cold or flu go to:

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/12-tips-prevent-cold-flu

For tips on how to get better (if you already have a cold or get them easily):

http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20250939,00.html