The Top 5 Ways to Dodge The Holiday Cold and Flu Season on the Road

The holiday travel season is notoriously the most hectic time of year to be moving about the country. Almost as notorious is the holiday cold and flu season, a ruthless predator that can and will ruin your most important meeting of the year at corporate HQ with a runny nose and a fever. While you may not be able to avoid the surplus of fellow travelers carrying sick germs from all corners of the country to share with you in a crowded airport, these 5 tips will keep your immune system in top-notch shape and give you a fighting chance against the fearsome influenza.

An Apple a Day…
Like mom always said, you’ve got to finish those greens to get your desert. And she was right, fruits and vegetables are the best source to provide our bodies with key nutrients and sickness fighting vitamins. For nutrients on the go, try a Naked Juice, which packs a solid punch of fresh fruits and veggies. Some great choices to keep the flu away are tomatoes, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.

Rest Well
Not enough can be said about the power of a good nights sleep. There are few easier ways to keep your body functioning like the well oiled machine it is than staying out and up until the wee hours of the morning. Try avoiding sugary foods and beverages containing caffeine after 4 p.m. to avoid tossing and turning. We know guests in a corporate housing apartment are so comfortable they’re out cold once their heads hit the pillows, but if you’re still having trouble nodding off a natural remedy such as Melatonin can get you in the right state of mind without leaving you groggy in the morning.

Hydrate Heavily and Often
The average adult needs 8 eight-ounce glasses of water per day. During flu season, you might consider upping that by 2 or 3 glasses because in addition to rehydrating your body, water will flush it clean of toxins and sickness causing germs. Coffee drinkers take note, your morning cup of joe can work against you by drying you out! Make sure that you replenish what you’ve lost in addition to keeping up with your normal regiment.

Multi-Vitamins & Omega-3’s
Being on the go means you don’t always have the luxury of carting around a bag full of fresh vegetables and healthy meals. But don’t let that stop you from getting your daily doses. A multi-vitamin is a quick, affordable way to ensure you’re getting everything you need. Fun fact: Never, ever take a multi-vitamin on an empty stomach. Your will not be happy, and it is a leason best learned the easy way. Omega-3’s are essential to maintaining a healthy immune system but our bodies don’t usually produce enough of them to suffice. Fish oil pills are a great source for supplementing your diet and can play a huge role in increasing the activity of macrophages, the white cells that eat up bacteria.

All Employee’s Must Wash Their Hands Before Returning to Work
The easiest way to pick up an unwanted virus is by doing just that. People leave their germs all over the place just waiting for you to come along and pick them up. Most cold and flu viruses are spread through touching the eyes, nose, and mouth, so wash your hands regularly and often, especially when they have been touching things in a heavy traffic area like an airport or restaurant. Avoid contact with the face in these situations as often as possible and if you can, try and carry some alcohol based hand sanitizer with you on the road for a quick cleanse.