As the weather changes, so does our health, and no matter how hard we try to stay healthy, once the winds roll in- so do the runny noises, coughs and flues. I know majority of America rushes to the pharmacy to get their annul vaccinations, but I'm here to tell you there are healthy ways to prevent the sick bug, with out being injected with god knows what.
* First and for most- Ladies,
dress for the weather. When out at night, make sure to always bring a coat or scarf to keep your body warm.
* Drink a ton of water- at least 5 glasses a day. If you split it up and have 1 glass before breakfast, 2 during your work day, 1 before dinner & 1 before bed, you'll be drinking up to 8 glasses in no time. And you wanna know the best thing about drinking a ton of water...it makes your skin look fabulous, and reduces those food cravings (best diet trick in the book).
* Daily vitamins and minerals. I take and recommend a fish oils, vitamin C (Emergen-C) and a pro-biotic every day. You can find these at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.
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Do not got to bed or outside with wet hair.
* Sick tea (our families favorite)- boil the 4 ingredients in a large pot for 20 minutes, then let it settle for another 10 before drinking.
-2 lemons cut in 1/4th
-2 sticks of lemon grass
-1 stick of cinnamon
-ginger
Add as much honey as desired
* Exercise at least 3 times a week. Weather it be a walk, run, yoga, hike or fitness class, try something new and exciting- exercise is a great way to kick the sick bug (and make you look fantastic).
Now if you've already come down with the bug, here are a couple things that will help
Stay away from dairy products, they only create more mucus.
-First sign of cold or cough- Echinacea & Yin Chaio
-First sign of flu like symptoms- Oscillococcinum (which can now be found at almost any grocery story)
-Sick with cold or cough-
Zong Gan Ling & Echinacea
But most importantly do things that make you happy. FACT- When you are happy you are less likely to get sick.
