There are a lot of germs and viruses being passed around at this time of the year. Children are in school and everyone is spending more time indoors so coughs, colds and flu have more opportunities to spread. I have a number of common sense rules that I follow to stay well.
1. Follow Home rule #5, “eat and sleep properly,” every day.
2. Wash your hands often during the day and especially before eating.
3. Drink plenty of fluids
4. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
5. Try to keep some humidity in the air, either with a humidifier or vaporizer
6. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
7. Stay away from crowds as much as possible
8. Keep your hands away from your nose, mouth and eyes as much as possible
9. Keep a positive frame of mind
10. If you do get sick, take care of yourself, don’t try to tough it out
There’s no guarantee that practicing any or all of these steps will keep you well. But I am convinced that they will make your sick days few and far between.
Dennis Schaefer is an Instructor at the Asian Arts Taekwondo School in Dayton, Ohio.
www.aacdayton.com