5 Flu Prevention Tips – How To Beat The Flu

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Got an important presentation coming up?
Don’t want to miss an important date because of flu which everyone around you seems to have?
What can you do to beat the flu bug?

There are flu jabs available which must be taken every year if you want to keep the virus at bay. The flu virus mutates rapidly, so what works this year wouldn’t bother next year’s bug.

Antibiotics aren’t going to work on influenza as that is caused by a virus. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses.

So what can you do to beat flu?

You best bet is to boost your immune system. In other words, take care of your health.

What do you eat? Do you get enough rest.

1.Sleep early every night.

I can’t overemphasize the importance of sleep. Notice how lousy you feel if you go without sleep. It is when you sleep that your body repairs itself. That’s when your body produces the white blood cells and everything else it needs to fend off invaders. That way, when confronted with the flu viruses, your body is in a better shape to defend itself.

1. Stay away from crowds

Especially when the flu bug is in the air. The flu virus is extremely contagious. One sniff and lots of viruses are scattered in the air, waiting for the next victim. Maybe your body would fight it off and you wouldn’t sucuumb to the infection, but if you can minimize exposure to the bug better still. Avoid crowded places as far as possible.

1. Wash your hands before you eat.

Wash them thoroughly too with soap, for at least a minute, rubbing the soap all over the hands thoroughly, then rinsing it off. Have you any idea how many viruses your hands inevitably pick up as you go through the day. Opening the door, resting on a table.. things you barely notice you come into contact with everyday. Wash your hands before you eat so you don’t put more germs than necessary into your mouth.

1. Exercise

Keep fit. Get active. A healthy body is less likely to fall sick so go for a walk, or a jog every single day.

1. Eat your fruits and veggies.

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Squeeze a fresh lemon into a jug of water, sweeten with honey and add some ice for a refreshing drink. Have fresh fruits for dessert. Eat your veggies. These are rich in the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy.

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Source by Janice Wee