- Hydrate
~ So simple, it still warrants mention because this perennial advice is ignored by so many.
~ Sip water throughout the day – keep a water bottle with you and sip a few times hourly. A good general role is 64 ounces for an adult, 32 ounces for a child (count non-caffeinated drinks towards this too). - Wash your hands
~ Soap + warm water —> rinse off those germs.
~ You know when to do this: after using the bathroom, when you get home, before prepping food, before eating, before touching your face, after coughing or sneezing, etc. - Choose savory snacks
~ Crowd out the sweet stuff – skip sugary snacks.
~ Things like carrot sticks and hummus, walnuts and blueberries, nut butter and apple slices. - Rest if you don’t feel well
~ The sooner you take care of yourself when you start to feel sick, the better. Nip it in the bud, so to speak.
~ When your body rests (lay down, no electronics), your immune system can amp up its work – and you need it to work to get you feeling better. - Add micronutrients: Eat your veggies and consider adding appropriate-for-you supplements
~ Things like vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D, and so on.
~ Important: Always check with your healthcare provider to make sure a supplement is okay for you.
May you be WELL 🙂
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