This is not a post about the pros and/or cons of vaccinations. I know that vaccines are hot topic. I am mentioning vaccines in this post because the news stories I have watched all say “get your vaccination”. You do what you want in regards to the flu vaccine. Just keep the McDonald’s Hot Coffee lawsuit in mind when you hear reports about the “DEADLY FLU EPIDEMIC”. That is the one where the news media blasted all over that a woman was awarded $2.9 million for spilling hot coffee on herself while driving with the cup between her legs. Stories made it sound like she sued because the coffee was hot. At the time I never heard any details, did you? My last post Details Lost – It Happens, Be Aware has information on that. These posts were spawned because I have been out and about and I hear people talking about the flu “killing” people. I hear fear. To me, it SEEMS as if the media is based on fear. To me it seems as if they want the public to live in fear. It also seems, TO ME, as if there is an agenda out there to get the public to do certain things. So I am just asking for people to think a little. To remember that we are not presented with all of the facts. And to note that even though all the information you might see is the same, that does not mean it is true. So try not to panic. Keep in mind that there are steps you can take to help keep you and your family healthy. Don’t assume that getting the flu means death. My feelings are …. although I do not know . . . .but I have a feeling that the people they are claiming “died of the flu” died of complications from the flu. Which could be argued that they would not have died if they didn’t get the flu in the first place. But they could have had compromised immune systems making any illness a danger to them. I have not seen enough details in the news stories to know.
So . . . whether you get the shot or not it is smart to still do all the things you need to do to stay healthy and give your body a fighting chance. I know that a lot of the things a body needs a person to do to keep it healthy might not be easy — as in, many may claim they don’t have time . . . . but being sick takes a lot of time. Being sick also exposes loved ones to the illness and they could have compromised immune systems and get more sick than you. ALWAYS remember that taking time to take care of yourself is a great way to show others that you love them! It is not a selfish act, it is good for EVERYONE when you are healthy.
Again . . . . take all the information the media is putting out there with a grain of salt. And do what you need to do to stay healthy. I recommend:
–Sleep. Rest. One of the biggest and best ways to assist your immune system. Your body needs sleep.
–Exercise. Exercise is another great way to boost that immune system. Some believe you sweat toxins out, so you could be ridding yourself of the stuff that weighs down your immune system. There are definitely immune boosting chemicals that get released when you exercise. Plus . . . if you are getting a good workout in, it will help you sleep!**
–Healthy diet. Eat fruits and vegetables. Avoid overly processed foods. Drink water. Drink herbal teas. Lemon water is good to help flush and refresh your system. Avoid soda and excess of juices.
–Wash your hands. All the time.
–Sneeze cough in the crook of your elbow, a tissue, or your hands (see the above) not into the air.
–Try to avoid sick people. I know this is not always possible, but when it is, do it. I find that now-a-days people are more understanding when you don’t want to hug them or shake their hand when they are sick. In fact some will insist you don’t because they are sick.
What other ways can you avoid getting sick? What do YOU do to keep yourself healthy?
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