Tips For Avoiding Cold and Flu This Winter

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Hand Washing This is the first and most important step you should take to avoid winter germs. Whenever you’ve touched something communal including door handles, handrails on public transport, shopping trolleys or baskets and the office water cooler or espresso machine, wash your hands.


Cleaning Habit

Regularly clean surfaces including your computer keyboard, tablet, telephone handset, mobile phone, and door handles to remove germs. This includes when you are cleaning home and at work.


Don’t Share

Don't share your cups, bowls, plates, and cutlery as well as hand towels and bath towels unless everything is washed thoroughly between uses. If you use disposable paper towels and tissues, throw them in the bin immediately after use.


Get Enough Sleep

Lack of sleep makes us more prone to infection. Studies have shown those who get less than 7 hours of sleep a night are three times more likely to catch a cold, than those who sleep 8 hours or more.


Stay Active

You should do some exercise on daily basis. This will boost your immune system and reduce the chance of getting a cold etc. If you do get sick, exercise can help improve your recovery time.


Eat Well

You should eat properly because a balanced diet is essential to boost our immune system. You should include fish, seafood, legumes, nuts kiwifruit, berries, capsicum, spinach, citrus and dark green vegetables such a spinach, sweet potato, carrot, and pumpkin.


Keep Your Home Clean

Keep your home clean to get rid of the germs from your house. If you don't have so much time to clean your house, you can take help from the professional home cleaning services.



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