Reality Check - How Strong Is Your Immune System?
An impaired immune system may increase your vulnerability in the flu season. There are signs you should be aware of that lowers your ability to fight off viruses as:
. Dehydration - drinking plenty of water flush away toxins. If your urine is light yellow your fluid amount is adequate.
. Constant Stress - Prolonged stress can weaken the immune system response. If you have the flu when stressed, symptoms can get worse. - Philip Tierno, PhD, director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University.
. Dry Nasal Passages - gives germs easier access. A runny nose, traps and clears viruses. A solution for minor irritation is helped with nasal saline nose spray or dehumidifier in room. If no relief contact your doctor.
. Easily Catch Colds - It means your immune system needs to be checked. Normally 3 colds, lasting 3-4 days are no problem. However, more than that, your resistance may be low.
. Sugar Lover - After consumption, it interfers with the white blood cells ability to kill off bacteria, up to 5 hours. -A study published in the American Journal of Nutrition.
The best defense is old fashion handwashing with water, soap and friction and rinsing well to fight viruses and germs. If you have no water present, a hand sanitizer gel containing 60% or more alcohol will be effective in getting rid of outer layer germs.
The extent that germs occupy is amazing like door knobs, toilet set, refrigerator, microwave and more. OOPS! Don’t share the toothpaste tube. Most people touch their brush to the opening - passing on germs.
When you shield up against germs and swine flu, they will grumble and gripe but pack thier bags and move elsewhere. It’s best to knip a cold, if you feel something brewing, than have it overtake you. Your goal is to keep your immune system in tip, top shape.
Choosing compounds that boost your white blood cells, interleukins and proteins will help bump up the immune system. Many people increase vitamin C, Echinacea but be alert to the adverse reactions. Be a wise consumer not jumping for some preventive measures that do little to alleviate your symptoms.
Helpful Strategy Against The Swine Flu
> Use a pencil or pen to press the elevator button
> Use a tissue or glove or key to press buttons for the ATM machine
Keep Your Distance of - 5 feet
> This is the safe distance between the person coughing or sneezing.
> Traveling on bus or train, a safe distance would be 3 seats behind someone who is sick.
> Keep a back-up supply in home: Cough syrup, Tylenol, throat lozengers, nasal saline nose spray, tissues and what ever else needed.
Your strategy is at your fingertips to fight immediately, against the Swine Flu and other germ invaders that could compromise your health.
I hope that this information helps. Please leave your comments. Thanks