Health&Wellness Magazine March 2016 | Seite 18

18 & March 2016 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | Like us @healthykentucky Getting enough rest is the most important thing you can do to optimize your immune system. 10 Natural Tips to Prevent Colds and Flu Wash your hands, exercise, rest to stay healthy By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer You can’t afford to get a cold or the flu, especially if you have to work, have kids and a family to manage or want to go on a vacation. The flu just slows you down. But if you follow the tips below, you can prevent colds and the flu with ease. 1. Wash your hands. Because colds and the flu virus spread fast, you need to be extra careful about transmission. If a person who is ill sneezes into his hands and then touches a doorknob, telephone or drinking glass, you can pick up the germs when you touch ]