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While your immune system should prevent you from contracting most viruses it can let you down sometimes. If you frequently find
yourself getting sick during this cold and flu season, see a doctor to rule out any serious medical condition that could be weakening your
immune system. Otherwise, follow these prevetive tips to boost your immune system and stay healthy this winter.
Good Hygiene
Keeping germs at bay can be as simple as washing your hands. Wash them before you eat and prepare food and after touching widely used items like phones or the library computer. Use warm water, regular soap and sing "Happy Birthday" twice to assure a good clean.
OJ Everyday
Pump up your vitamin C intake. Consider a supplement, more fruits and veggies high in it or a glass of OJ in the morning.
Hydrate
Drink plenty of fluids. Water is best, but juice and broth will do to keep you hydrated, which maintains good blood circulation and keeps your kidneys in tip-top shape.
Sleep is the Cure
Scientists debate why sleep works, but rest is good medicine for the flu and to prevent it. Sleep is restorative. EEG research shows people need both the NREM cycle and the REM cycle of sleep to feel both physically and mentally healthy.

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