Hey everyone, cold and flu season is upon us here in the great north east.
There are many ways to lessen the severity of both the cold and the flu.
Remember when your mother used to tell you to dress warm or you'll catch a cold. Well, she was right. We are more likely to catch cold or flu viruses when our immune system has been compromised by being exposed to cold temperatures. This is because our PH balance changes. We are also more prone to illness due to unhealthy eating habits, lack of sleep and/or stress.
Washing your hands does help, but maintaining a healthy immune system by dressing appropriately for the weather, managing stress levels, eating a whole foods diet, drinking lots of water and taking probiotics are a sure fire way to stay on the healthy track.