Tips that are nothing to sneeze at!
Another cold season...ugh! If you're like most adults, you'll probably battle one to three of these bad boys this year. If you do end up with the bug, take Grandma's advice: slurp chicken soup and drink plenty of fluids.
Here are some tips to help ward off seasonal illness:
ZINC - This mighty mineral makes your cold shorter. For best results, suck on a Zinc lozenge at the first sign of a cold. Beware, Zinc supplements can reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics and arthritis medications. Doses of more than 34 to 40mg per day for teens and adults may cause tummy aches.
VITAMIN C - Reach for an orange to keep the doctor away. Taking about 1g of Vitamin C daily can reduce cold symptoms by a day or two. Real foods are the best sources of this powerful potion. Choose citrus, broccoli, potatoes and tomatoes. Careful with Vitamin C supplements if you have kidney disease or if you are being treated for cancer.
SLEEP - People who get less than seven hours of shut-eye are almost three times as likely to catch a cold as those who get eight hours or more.
EXERCISE - People who get moving five or more days a week are about half as likely to catch colds. And if they do, their illnesses are shorter and less severe. Aerobic exercise boosts the production of virus-targeting cells in the immune system. If you're already sick, postpone intense workouts until you feel better.
Despite its popularity, there is little evidence to support that echinacea prevents colds.
Keep your employees healthy this season! The Back Rub Company hosts a variety of on-site workshops for employee health and wellness.
Contact us for more information about scheduling for your organization.
Here are some tips to help ward off seasonal illness:
ZINC - This mighty mineral makes your cold shorter. For best results, suck on a Zinc lozenge at the first sign of a cold. Beware, Zinc supplements can reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics and arthritis medications. Doses of more than 34 to 40mg per day for teens and adults may cause tummy aches.
VITAMIN C - Reach for an orange to keep the doctor away. Taking about 1g of Vitamin C daily can reduce cold symptoms by a day or two. Real foods are the best sources of this powerful potion. Choose citrus, broccoli, potatoes and tomatoes. Careful with Vitamin C supplements if you have kidney disease or if you are being treated for cancer.
SLEEP - People who get less than seven hours of shut-eye are almost three times as likely to catch a cold as those who get eight hours or more.
EXERCISE - People who get moving five or more days a week are about half as likely to catch colds. And if they do, their illnesses are shorter and less severe. Aerobic exercise boosts the production of virus-targeting cells in the immune system. If you're already sick, postpone intense workouts until you feel better.
Despite its popularity, there is little evidence to support that echinacea prevents colds.
Keep your employees healthy this season! The Back Rub Company hosts a variety of on-site workshops for employee health and wellness.
Contact us for more information about scheduling for your organization.
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