Cold and Flu Season

Cold and flu season is here. It's scarier this year because of the H1N1 (swine flu) going around. We try to stay healthy all year round but take a few extra precautions when there is a nasty bug going around.
The most important thing that you should do is wash your hands.I teach my kids to wash with lots of soap and water,to wash really good,not just a slap and dash job.We also use hand sanitizers.I keep some in the car to use after shopping,running erands,anytime we touch a door or something some one else has touched.You never know who hasn't washed their hands.
Stay away from sick people,don't go near other people when you are sick.
Sneeze or cough into your sleeve.
Eat healthy.We also take a multi-vitamin.
If you do get sick.Stay home,get lots of rest.Take a medicine that is just for your symptoms,not one that is for a long list of things.You don't need that extra stuff in your system.Drink lots of fluids.
We use Homeopathic things.Boiron has some really great products and here is a link for a $1 off coupon. http://bit.ly/boironcoupon
I have used the Chestal Cough.It has honey in it and worked really well for me.
Hopefully we can all have a cold and flu free year.
Wishing you the best healthy year ever.