Here’s What You Should Eat If You Feel A Cold Coming On
Bella Breakdown There are a lot of rumors and myths about what you can do to boost immunity and prevent a cold or flu. Generally, it’s all about taking care of yourself, getting plenty of sleep and eating right. But sometimes, you just can’t avoid a little cold. When you feel the symptoms coming on, you can ramp up certain immunity-boosting foods to help fight the illness faster. Breakfast Start your day with lots of water. Drink at least one full glass first thing if you can. Next, opt for antioxidant packed fruits and probiotic rich yogurt. Greek yogurt...
When Can You Go Back To Work After Having The Flu?
Bella Breakdown Flu season is problematic for missing work. Here is how best to handle a return to normalcy. Unfortunately, flu season is here. Nicole Kidman accepted an award this week while she was sick. However, you should not feel pressured to go back to work. You should definitely first get your rest because the flu can be spread to anyone 6 feet away. See your doctor right away if you suspect you have the flu. Note that you are still contagious well after you recover. You can return to work five days after the onset of symptoms. You...
Taking Care of Mom and Dad: How to Prevent and Tackle Colds and the Flu
Parents, Don’t Let the Yucky Flu Get You Down!! Our job as parents is full time, 24-7. We can’t call in sick or coast through the day with our head down on the desk. We don’t have time to be sick! So what do WE do to both prevent getting sick, and to feel better as quickly as possible when we do? How To Fend Off the Flu The first, and most obvious goal is to not get sick in the first place. The best way to prevent the transfer of germs is to wash your hands. The CDC recommends scrubbing your...
Mommy, I Don’t Feel Well! Strategies For Flu Season
Bella Breakdown Last February, I woke up at 5 am one morning, and I thought I was going to pass out. I had no voice, alternating sweats and chills, and a spinning head. I know what you’re all thinking – she was hung over! Nope, I had the FLU! I am someone who always gets the flu shot, but I was one of the many unfortunate people for whom the vaccination didn’t work. (The CDC recommends a flu shot for every one 6 months and older starting now.) Flu Fighters That Makes a Difference When it comes to “flu season”, the first step...
