Work Out=Fight Cold/Flu Season

A recent study shows that people who exercise regularly are at a 23% lower risk of catching a cold or flu virus than those who do not. Exercise boosts you immune system. Another study shows that vitamin D is more effective in boosting your immune system than vitamin C. While C is important to get plenty of, make sure you get enough D, which stimulates the body to produce infection-fighting chemicals. If you do catch a cold or flu virus, studies show that echinachea, about 900 mg/day, can shorten your cold by about a day and a half. Zinc, taken every 2 hours while symptoms persist, can shorten your cold by up to 3 days. As always, drink plenty of water!! Even when you are not sick, getting plenty of water is very good for you!