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Grandmother's Advice
Grandmother's advice can help with stress, insomnia, and many
other things that ail you. Plus, it can help prevent
chronic health problems and keep you feeling and functioning at
your best.
* Get 30 to 45 minutes of sustained
exercise like swimming, biking, walking, or jogging 4 to 5 times
a week. See what the Department of Recreation and
Intramural Programs offers in the Athletic Center's
Fitness Center.
* Eat at least 3 times a day.
Choose a wide variety of healthy foods including fresh fruits,
leafy green vegetables, and whole grains. Eat foods rich
in protein and complex carbohydrates and how in saturated fat.
* Eat breakfast every day, even if
it's just a healthy snack on the way to class or work.
* Drink 2 quarts of water every
day. Drink more if exercising or sweating heavily.
* Minimize caffeine, chocolate, and
sugar intake. To reduce caffeine "withdrawal" symptoms,
reduce your intake incrementally over a week or so.
* Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol
intake, or stimulant or sedative drugs.
* Plan for 7 to 9 hours of sleep
each night.
And remember you Mom or Gram saying...
....put your coat on...
....where's your hat...
....don't get your feet wet...
Going without these items does not cause a cold, but if your
body is stressed by the blustery weather it makes you more
vulnerable to a cold virus
....wash your hands...
....don't pick your nose...
....stop rubbing your eyes...
The most common way for cold viruses to spread is hand to hand,
then hand to face contact. So, wash your hands frequently
and
keep them away from your face.
....you're not getting enough sleep...
....you need to be in bed...
Your body needs at least 8 hours of sleep to help keep your
immune system in good shape to help you fight off viruses.
....clean your plate...
.... drink your juice...
Your body needs vitamins and minerals to help your immune system
stay strong to fight the effects of viruses.
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