We’ve all heard it – the home remedies to cure a cold or flu told to us by the friend of a friend of a friend who just swears it always works.
The best way, however, to ease seasonal cold and flu ailments, like runny nose, sore throat and aching body, is to protect yourself before you get sick.
Here are a few tips to help you keep seasonal illnesses away. nWash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often.
• Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizer handy with at least 60% alcohol content.
• Stay home from work if you are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as the flu virus usually enters the body through those areas.
• Eat well, exercise and get enough rest.
• Get educated and know when the cold and flu are likely to hit your community.
