KEEPING HEALTHY DURING FLU SEASON | IT'S A NEW DAY | NOV 27

It seems that everywhere I go lately,  squirrels people are sneezing, coughing and blowing their noses. 

I thankfully, rarely get the flu or a cold and credit my daily juicing for this. Now that flu season is upon us we need to do whatever we can to reduce the chances of becoming ill.

Here are a few suggestions...
 

 Jason Vale, the juice master, refers to this Ginger Shot as his healthy espresso!

This is one juice you just have to start your day with….

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Apple
• 1 inch chunk of Ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

It’s really easy – chop an apple in half and cut off a chunk of ginger from the root to taste (Jason recommends roughly a 1 inch chunk) – place both in the juicer.

SERVING

When done, place in a shot glass and drink it down. If you are not awake then this will surely do it!!

TURN DOWN THE HEAT

Do you keep the heat in your house really high?  Lowering the heat even by a few degrees helps.  If the air is too dry then it is the perfect environment for cold viruses to thrive. Lower temperatures and the use of a room humidifier helps to maintain a healthier level of humidity in winter.

A hygrometer is a great tool to buy to measure the indoor humidity. We feel most comfortable with relative humidity between 30% and 60%. If the air is too dry we are more susceptible to germs and if it is too high on a consistent basis is the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow on your walls, and furnishings.

KILL THOSE BATHROOM GERMS!!!

Replacing your toothbrush regularly will help especially after you have had a cold or flu.  Toothbrushes are a breeding ground for germs. Change or wash your hand towels every three or four days during the cold and flu season and launder them in warm/hot water to kill the germs.

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TRY AN AIR PURIFIER

I love my Oreck air purifier and use it daily.  This air purifier captures things like dust, allergens, smoke, pet dander and pollen particles from the air.  Keeps the air smelling fresh. No need to spray chemical air fresheners, burn candles or use plug in air fresheners which just add more toxic air to your home.

MAKE SURE YOU GET REST

Rest is so important to keep your immune system healthy.  Stress weakens your immune system and by getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night will help reduce stress levels.

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Hopefully, these tips will help keep the doctor away!

Happy Wednesday!

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