{"id":1532,"date":"2023-12-21T16:25:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T00:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2023-12-21T16:31:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T00:31:10","slug":"protecting-yourself-against-colds-and-flus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/california\/yorbalinda\/blog\/protecting-yourself-against-colds-and-flus\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Yourself Against Colds and Flus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3419\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies.jpg\" alt=\"Protecting Yourself Against Colds and Flus\" width=\"412\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-600x275.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/>When everyone around you is sporting a drippy nose or running a fever, how do you protect yourself against colds and flus?<\/p>\n<p>Sneezing, coughing, blowing of noses\u2026the familiar sounds of winter.<\/p>\n<p>The flu is running even more rampant than usual this year it seems like, especially in light of covid.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Wash Your Hands<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>After you shake hands, touch surfaces, use the restroom \u2026 there basically aren\u2019t \u201ctoo many\u201d times you can wash your hands.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3421\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-2-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Protecting Yourself Against Colds \" width=\"238\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-2.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/>Be sure to wash your hands with soap and leave the water running over them long enough to effectively wash away those germs!<\/p>\n<p>Lavender essential oil or a good, old-fashioned hand sanitizer can work to sanitize hands in a pinch.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Eat Well<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A healthy diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables gives your body the vitamins it needs to fight infection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3417 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy-600x277.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/coldremedies-copy.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Protein has also been found to build the immune system and help avoid sickness.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping your body well-nourished will keep your immune system strong and help it fight off any sneaky germs!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Keep Those Hands Away<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Avoid touching your nose and eyes, which are areas with mucous membranes that make them vulnerable to germs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the fastest ways germs get into your body and make you sick.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t put your hands in your mouth, either, and wash your hands prior to eating anything with your hands!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Get Enough Rest<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3418\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Protecting Yourself Against Flus\" width=\"314\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/fluremedies-copy-600x318.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/>When you\u2019re tired, your immune system doesn\u2019t function as efficiently, and your body is more susceptible to illness.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly true when you feel yourself coming down with something.<\/p>\n<p>Get plenty of rest\u2014a full 8 hours of sleep per night is recommended\u2014and take it easy!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Exercise<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sweating pushes toxins out of the body, and exercise strengthens the immune system.<\/p>\n<p>Walking or yoga has been found to have immune system benefits.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3420 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-3-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-3-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-3.jpg 537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t do anything too strenuous that might exhaust your body TOO much, but some exercise might help!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Play Keep Away<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When people around you are showing symptoms, keep your distance from them.<\/p>\n<p>This can be harder to do with close friends or family members, but germs are passed by close contact.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, they\u2019ll understand.<\/p>\n<p>They got their illness from someone spreading it around through coughs or sneezes, too, and they probably don\u2019t want you feeling as crummy as they do!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Drink LOTS of Water<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3423 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies.jpg 443w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-184x300.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/>Water keeps the body hydrated and helps flush toxins from the body, so make sure you\u2019re drinking a lot of fluids.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended water intake is half your body weight (in ounces) per day.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink at least 60 ounces per day.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Smile<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Research has shown that happiness helps people stay healthier.<\/p>\n<p>Endorphins are released when you smile and laugh, and they help improve your body\u2019s natural defenses.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Get a Flu Shot<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Although flu shots won\u2019t protect you against every strain of flu, many people find them to be effective.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to get yours early to avoid shortages.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Meditate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>People in a study from the University of Wisconsin \u2013 Madison were found to take 76% fewer sick days than their non-meditating counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists believe that meditation fights illness by helping the body avoid stress.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Take Vitamin D &amp; C<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Canadian researchers found that weekly doses of 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 reduced the risk of upper respiratory infections\u2014colds\u2014by about 50 percent.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3424 \" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/vitaminc-600x383.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin D helps improve your immune system, which is why it\u2019s much more common for people in the winter (lacking the Vitamin D from natural sunshine) to catch and spread illness!<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C, often referred to as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin well known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system.<\/p>\n<p>Because your body cannot make vitamin C, it must come from the foods you eat every day.<\/p>\n<p>Research shows vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of tissue all over the body.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stop Smoking<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Not only does smoking lead to increased illness, simply spending time around smokers does the same thing.<\/p>\n<p>It can weaken your immune system on top of its other health hazards!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Stop Drinking<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Alcohol consumption impairs sleep, and getting enough sleep is necessary to fight stress and illness.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol also dehydrates your body, and you need to keep your body plenty hydrated when you\u2019re sick.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Keep Your Nose Warm<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Breathing in cold air has been found to increase susceptibility to colds.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, breathing in steam from tea has been found to help the cilia inside the nose filter germs more effectively.<\/p>\n<p>And if you like tea, you could be getting an added benefit: honey is anti-bacterial, and lemon helps thin mucus.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Wipe It Down<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3422 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy.jpg 627w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2023\/12\/cold-remedies-copy-600x550.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/>Regularly cleaning surfaces with proper cleaning agents can kill germs and avoid the transfer of all kinds of illness.<\/p>\n<p>Try to avoid racking up the healthcare costs (and sick days spent feeling absolutely miserable and being away from work) by following these tips and avoiding the spread of germs.<\/p>\n<p>For information on remedies, learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cold-flu\/home-remedies\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For in-home care for you or a loved one <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/california\/yorbalinda\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact\u00a0us<\/strong><\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When everyone around you is sporting a drippy nose or running a fever, how do you protect yourself against colds and flus? Sneezing, coughing, blowing of noses\u2026the familiar sounds of winter. The flu is running even more rampant than usual this year it seems like, especially in light of covid. Here are some tips Wash Your Hands After you shake&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/california\/yorbalinda\/blog\/protecting-yourself-against-colds-and-flus\/\">Continue Reading<span> Protecting Yourself Against Colds and Flus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":185,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,51,150,155,31,188,64,135,29,131,128,28,89,126,194,26,129,40,30,159,160,154,152,138],"tags":[9,148,158,53,191,161,136,63,197,48,42,90,127,196,163,130,41,38,164,157,106,199,74],"class_list":["post-1532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-alzheimers-dementia","category-caregiver","category-christmas","category-developmentally-challenged-care","category-elder-care","category-espanol","category-exercise-fitness","category-fall-prevention","category-healthy-aging-senior-care","category-heart-disease-prevention","category-home-care-aide","category-in-home-care","category-kidney-care","category-long-term-care-insurance","category-music-therapy","category-nutrition-wellness","category-parkinsons","category-safety","category-senior-care","category-senior-living-facility","category-socialization","category-special-needs-care","category-stroke-care","category-veteran-care","tag-caregiver","tag-christmas","tag-developmentally-challenged-care","tag-elder-care","tag-espanol","tag-exercise-fitness","tag-fall-prevention","tag-healthy-aging","tag-holiday","tag-home-care-aide","tag-in-home-care","tag-kidney-care","tag-long-term-care-insurance","tag-music-therapy","tag-nutrition-wellness","tag-parkinsons","tag-safety","tag-senior-care","tag-socialization","tag-special-needs-care","tag-stroke-care","tag-thanksgiving","tag-veteran-care"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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