5 Ways to Keep from Getting Sick this Spring

It happens every year.

Spring.

Like clockwork, allergies, illness, and colds start popping up everywhere you look.

For instance, I coach college cheerleading, and in the past month, almost every single one of my girls has been out sick. Why?

They’re probably not doing everything they can to take care of themselves. How many times have I been sick in the past month? Zero. (Knock on wood.)

While you can’t do much about seasonal allergies without medication, you can do something about getting a cold or the flu – none of which involve shots or medication. 

These are 5 easy ways to stay healthy and germ-free this spring:

1. Get sleep

Lack of sleep will push you over the line of getting sick to calling out of work. We need 6-8 hours a night, and I think it’s best to stick near a solid 8 hours of z-catching goodness.

2. Take your vitamins/supplements

With the amount of Vitamin C I take daily, it’s no wonder I don’t end up having to take triple doses of Airbourne if I start feeling under the weather.

Being proactive about taking your vitamins is a surefire way to not have to be reactive about it later.

3. Eat right

Like #2, if your immune system is already presented with constant pressure from attacking viruses, you need all the help you can get from what you put in your mouth.

4. Exercise

Sometimes, it’s just best to sweat out a cold. Again, by being proactive about your health, you can decrease the chances of contracting whatever your coworkers have.

5. Wash your hands

I can’t tell you how many times I watch people shake someone’s hand and then later touch their own face.

Here’s a better rule of thumb: don’t touch your face without washing your hands first!

You give germs a direct path by putting your hands anywhere near your eyes, nose, or mouth…so don’t give them the opportunity! If you can’t get to the sink, keep some antibacterial hand sanitizer nearby!

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And there you have it! Five super easy ways to keep from getting sick this spring!