If you're one of those people who seem to pick up a common cold almost every winter or any cold vacation then these tips are for you!
Sanitize Yourself and Surroundings
Sounds funny but what I mean is be very thorough about washing your hands all the time. Many people neglect to really wash their hands after using the bathroom or sneezing etc. Keep some sanitizer with you all the time to help kill germs when you're out and about. Overall take care of yourself, shower every day, brush your teeth, fuel yourself with good foods and you shouldn't have to worry too much about getting sick.
Boost Your Immune System
My go-to immune booster is green tea! It's so good for your health and always leaves me feeling rejuvenated. Whenever I am feeling like something is about to come on I go for Airborne tablets or gummy's which are essentially "Vitamin C" tablets that boost your immune system as well. You can also find Vitamin C in may citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, or my favorite clementines.
Hydrate
Drink lots of water especially when traveling. Water is the only essential thing our body needs to function and sometimes when we travel we forget to keep track of it. Keep a disposable water bottle with you so you always remember to drink!
Take a Break
If your one of those people that seem to never stop moving and have a busy holiday/winter season it's important to slow down and take a break. The weather change can often cause our bodies to need adjustment time and if we are constantly running around we aren't giving our bodies the rest they need to keep our immune system up.
Herbal Beverages
As I mentioned above, my go-to immune booster is green tea, but there are many other herbal teas that are great for your health! Picking up a warm tea on a cold day might just be what you need. Chamomile tea is great for calming and sleep benefits, peppermint tea supports digestion and acts as an antioxidant, and Sage tea which is shown to benefit cognitive function are just a few teas to give a try this winter season!
Maintain Exercise
Along with nutrition maintaining exercise during the winter is so important it's the best way to keep our body well. People often want to skip the gym due to cold or being busy with what this season brings but it's the best time to get our bodies into shape especially if your going to want to look good/feel good for the summer. I'm sure you've heard this and it's true that summer bodies are made in the winter!
Overall listen to your body and fuel it with things that benefit it! Don't be a victim of the common winter cold!
Citations:
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/01/sta...
https://www.drugs.com/slideshow/winter-wellness-ti...
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-herbal-tea...
