Have you used up all your sick days at the office? Catching a cold is never fun, especially when you feel down in the dumps for several days at a time. Fortunately, men and women can begin practicing simple techniques to improve their immune system and prevent catching a bug.

Whether it is winter, spring, summer or fall, the common cold and flu affect thousands of Parkland real estate owners. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that the viral infections are responsible for millions of sick days every year. In fact, over 200 different viruses can lead to a variety of illnesses. All you have to do is breath in the mucus from an infected coworker, or touch your mouth, nose or eyes with a contaminated finger to get sick. Rather than continually spraying down your keyboard and opening the bathroom door with a tissue, there are a few simple techniques to prevent you from getting infected with the common cold or flu.

To start, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent your body from catching a common cold or the flu. This means you need to get enough sleep at night in your home for sale in Parkland. Doctors recommend getting between 8 and 10 hours of quality shut-eye every night. Without quality rest, your body will not be able to effectively defend itself against harmful viruses and bacteria. Also, getting your flu shot every year is a no-brainer. At the same time, it never hurts to keep your body active to prevent your immune system from growing unhealthy.

Perhaps the most important thing that you can do to prevent catching a common cold or flu is to eat smart. Load up on plenty of fruit and veggies. While depending on frozen produce is fine, steer clear of all canned products. Eating nuts, fiber, and whole grain is always smart too. Rather than hamburgers and pizza, get plenty of omega 3s, as well as olive oil and polysaturated fish oil. When preparing your dishes, take a little extra time to cook everything slowly. Never depend on a microwave, as the machines kill off any taste than the foods possess. Besides, taking your sweet time preparing a dish in your Parkland luxury home can usually prevent you from overcooking anything.

You should also wash your hands with soap on a regular basis. Anytime you spend out in public, you are exposing yourself to numerous potential dangers. After all, you can catch a cold or the flu from touching an infected doorknob, or by shaking the hand of a sick coworker. You should also prevent yourself from touching your own face. If you get an itch, use a tissue to rub it down. Perhaps you should even start carrying baby wipes or a small bottle of hand sanitizer in your briefcase or purse to kill off any viruses before they enter your body. Just keep your hands as clean as possible to fight off any colds or the flu.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, has over 39 locations and more than 1,650 real estate sales professionals and team members serving 17 counties throughout Florida.
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