We all know washing your hands for 20 seconds is one of the best defenses.
Hand sanitizer is another option when you don't have access to running water or soap. Some of the products I like are Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Portable Bottles which I put in my purse and Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes which we store in our cars. We use Lysol Disinfecting Wipes around the house, at work, and when we travel to wipe down hotel rooms.
Hand sanitizer is another option when you don't have access to running water or soap. Some of the products I like are Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Portable Bottles which I put in my purse and Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes which we store in our cars. We use Lysol Disinfecting Wipes around the house, at work, and when we travel to wipe down hotel rooms.
Allergies are a huge problem for me. I am allergic to almost all outdoor allergens. Therefore, I use a Neti Pot every morning. When more people around me are sick, I use the Neti Pot twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. The brand I use is NeilMed Nasaflo Porcelain Neti Pot. Because I use them so often, I buy NeilMed Sinus Rinse All Natural Relief Premixed Refill Packets. You may want to do this behind closed doors, it is not pretty. 😨 However, if you have children and want to gross them out, by all means, have them join you. 😉
I noticed small changes after switching to a vegan diet in January 2010. Increasing my vegetable and fruit intake was a game changer. If I start feeling a scratchy throat or start sneezing more often, I also us Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup before bed, which needs to be refrigerated after opening. If we are traveling, I bring along Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies, which are vegan and don't need to be refrigerated.
Unfortunately, I still get sick, but it is now a rare occurrence. Please note I am not a medical professional, I can only tell you about my experience; so please consult a medical professional before attempting any of these remedies at home. What works for me may not work for everyone; however, I felt it was important to share.
How are you surviving cold and flu season? Let us know in the comments below. And, as always, if you found this helpful, please share with your friends and family.
If we all take care of ourselves, maybe we can reduce the number of people infected every year.
Stay healthy!
Heather
I noticed small changes after switching to a vegan diet in January 2010. Increasing my vegetable and fruit intake was a game changer. If I start feeling a scratchy throat or start sneezing more often, I also us Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup before bed, which needs to be refrigerated after opening. If we are traveling, I bring along Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies, which are vegan and don't need to be refrigerated.
Unfortunately, I still get sick, but it is now a rare occurrence. Please note I am not a medical professional, I can only tell you about my experience; so please consult a medical professional before attempting any of these remedies at home. What works for me may not work for everyone; however, I felt it was important to share.
How are you surviving cold and flu season? Let us know in the comments below. And, as always, if you found this helpful, please share with your friends and family.
If we all take care of ourselves, maybe we can reduce the number of people infected every year.
Stay healthy!
Heather
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