Wintertime is notorious for being the cold season and for most people it’s hard not to catch one. Colds are caused by one of over 200 viruses, but by following these steps you can avoid getting sick and fully enjoy the holiday season!

Germs are spread from person to person that’s why washing your hands often is vital. Wash with warm water and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Eat whole foods, they help boost your immunity level. Meats, poultry, dairy, fruits and veggies are great examples of whole foods. Build your diet around them and avoid sugars and starches. Probiotics improve your bodys’ ability to fight infections and raise immunity a perfect example is plain yogurt.
Take your daily dose of vitamin C. Whether you prefer it in pill form or eating an actual orange is up to you, but make sure you get between 500-2000mg a day. Echinacea is also said to be helpful in preventing colds. It’s a flowering plant found throughout the U.S. and Canada. It comes in the form of supplements, liquid extracts and teas made from it’s leaves, stem, flower and roots.
Avoid stress and remember the number 8! Get your daily 8 hours of sleep and drink your daily 8 glasses of water.
These are tips you should live by not just to prevent colds but for overall health as well. Do you have any tips or homemade remedies to prevent and treat colds?