Did you know that eating refined sweets puts your body into an acidic state, just the way all those nasty pathogens and flu bugs like it? Sugar can apparently weaken your immunity by suppressing the immune system’s macrophage cells, which act as an important defense shield by helping to remove unwanted substances from your blood – like harmful bacteria and viruses.
And speaking of harmful bacteria and viruses, shaking hands is a good way to spread those bugs from person to person. Although it’s a cultural no-no to refuse to shake hands, you can’t tell if those you’re shaking hands with have washed their hands properly after sneezing or coughing into them – or at all. Try a big smile instead.
With seasonal and H1N1 flu season in full swing, I was glad to find more healthy tips for fighting off viral attacks and surviving flu season from Janelle Sorenson, a senior writer at Healthy Child, Healthy World. Her advice is not only good for children, but also for those – like heart patients - at high risk for serious health complications as a result of influenza. A sampling here of just one of her 10 tips, Declare Germ Warfare: (more…)
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