Strategies To Stay Healthy:

-At the first sign of illness, slow down immediately and rest to prevent the illness from taking hold. It is better to stop activity in the short term rather than having your activity stop you

- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Get 8 hours of sleep, relax often, eat moderately, drink plenty of pure water and decrease consumption of alcohol, coffee, and sugar. Sugar almost immediately decreases immune function.

- Viruses are often passed by touch. Wash your hangs frequently and avoid shaking hands with those who are already sick.

-Eat very lightly at first sign of feeling badly in a non-specific way – it is especially useful to cut back to only fruits and vegetables. Follow your body’s inclination. If you are hungry, eat more and if not, eat less.

- Make choices that promote strong immune function.

A few examples include:

1. Eat garlic liberally, for its antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal activity.

2. Add yogurt to the diet, as it sets up beneficial situation in the colon, helping to strengthen this underpinning of good health.

3. Drink half your body’s weight in ounces of water. Avoid all other fluids, coffee, tea, and sodas.

4. Take a long hot bath with a teaspoon of added Eucalyptus or Thyme oil. Towel-dry then go back to bed for a deep rest.