So instead of not bothering to wash your hands, and going straight for the Coca Cola dispenser at the cafeteria, take some time and wash your hands, and drink plenty of water. By fueling yourself with plenty of healthy fluids, and less sugars, you are more likely to stay healthy. I am a huge advocate of "The Fluid Flush," where you simply 'drown' the symptoms in water, orange juice, and healthy habits. So if you are worried about getting sick during the first few weeks of the semester, and miss out on all the club functions, sports practices, and wild parties, take some tips: Get into a healthy lifestyle, and create good habits. Here is a list of healthy practices, and if you follow these, I guarantee you will be steering clear of the stuffy-nose-sore-throat-sneezing-aching-headache-gunky feelings that follow every new class of freshmen.
1. Drink fluids: keep a water bottle handy, and wash it every few days.
2. Wash your hands, lathering for 20 seconds, immediately after you flush.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless necessary.
4. EXERCISE!!! It helps take care of stress, builds up your body's immune system, gives you energy, and it makes you feel better :)
5. Along with that, walk around a lot. Walking is a wonderful exercise that stimulates the senses.
6. Eat healthy: a balanced diet is key. Eat balanced portions of greens, vitamins, proteins, starches, and carbohydrates.
7. Get out into the fresh air as much as possible!
8. Get your sleep! Got to bed on time, and get yourself up at a decent hour.
9. Keep your work-load stress-free by making good study habits.
10. Simply stay away from people who you know are sick.
Take these tips to heart, put them in practice, and you are well on your way to a healthy lifestyle, and a good way of fending off sickness. Final thought for the day, stay happy!
