1.) Try to avoid close contact with sick people. 2.) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth when in contact with people. Germs spread faster that way.
3.) If you feel ill, stay home from work, school, etc. to keep from infecting others.
4.) Cover your mouth and nose with your hands or a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
5.) Wash your hands after coughing and sneezing, or use alcohol-based hand cleaners.
6.) Avoid sharing eating utensils and drinking glasses with people who are sick.
7.) Build your immue system by consuming more Vitamin C in the forms of fruits and vegetables. Some main sources include orange juice, tomatoes, and broccoli.
8.) Increase your water intake and make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated.
9.) Get enough sleep to allow your immune system to rest. 7-8 hours a night is usually enough for optimal rest.
10.) Take a multi-vitamin to get your daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals.
11.) Manage your stress.
12.) Exercise regularly. Exercise has been known to reduce the occurance of colds and flu.
12.) Exercise regularly. Exercise has been known to reduce the occurance of colds and flu.
Before wedding planners, before exotic destination weddings and before the elaborate themes and designs there was the chapel. I recently recieved a request for a last-minute wedding (last minute meaning 24 hours) and while we were totally prepared to rise to the challenge, it occurred to me that this type of request was at one point in our history not uncommon.
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