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Foods that Help Reduce Colds and the Flu

My 3-year-old daughter just came down with her first cold of the winter season. Technically, winter doesn’t officially begin until December 22nd and she had a horrible bought of the flu in early November so I’m hoping this latest round of fever, sore, throat and the sniffles is not a sign of things to come. Making matters worse is the fact that my daughter refuses to take oral medication. She will make herself throw up if a drop of medicine comes anywhere near her lips. (Any prescribed medication is administered via shots—an agonizing process to say the least.) Which means … Continue reading →

Achooo! Please Pass the Tissue

Colds, flu, allergies, and every day hygiene mean that families go through lots of tissues. What kind of tissue do you use in your home? Do you choose different types for different needs? When I was a kid, tissue was tissue. We called it all “Kleenex” in a generic sense, even though Kleenex is a brand name. Kleenex tissues are one of the lines that I buy frequently. That or Puffs. Puffs have been around a long time too. There are of course other brands, including store brands, but these two are the brands I normally buy. They come in … Continue reading →

‘Tis the Season For Colds and Flu

Last night it happened: the sick but visited our house, and if my guess is correct, she won’t be leaving for a looooong time. That’s how it works in households. One person gets sick, then a sneeze meant for the hand accidentally rockets into little sister’s face. Then little sister just HAS to give mommy a big, wet kiss. Then mommy gets daddy sick and so on and so forth…you get the picture. My son started kindergarten this year, so I knew it wasn’t likely that we would go the entire season without having some strain of sickness filtering throughout … Continue reading →

Stop The Spread of Germs

Since everyone around me seems to be sick, getting sick or just getting over being sick, I think its past time to germ proof my home. I know the number one way to stop the spread of germs is to wash your hands, well and often. I’ve always reminded Hailey that she should wash her hands with hot soapy water, often and not touch her face after touching money, door handles or the like. I’ve also always reminded her to wash her hands before she eats, but like most teenagers she doesn’t think of grabbing food at the drive through … Continue reading →

When to Call Out Sick

I’ll admit it — there have been times when I’ve called out sick and was feeling just fine. But there have been just as many times when I’ve dragged myself to work when I should have stayed in bed! They call it “presenteeism” — people going to work when they’re sick. And it’s an epidemic in the United States. As much as 75% of the workforce is willing to go into the office when they aren’t feeling well. But are you really as productive when you’re sick? I’m usually not. The lost productivity from presenteeism can be more expensive to … Continue reading →

Comforting someone who is sick.

It is the time of year again that someone you know has a cold or even worse, the flu or pneumonia. When you have a cold or other sickness yourself, you know how difficult it is to do the simplest tasks, such as cooking. When you have little ones in the house, it is especially difficult and you usually need to call in help. This recipe is a simple soup recipe for someone who is under the weather, that you could fix up for them. They will appreciate the gesture and the hot meal. You will need: A dash of … Continue reading →

Kid Fitness: Getting Your Kids off the Sofa

Fall is cold and flu season and there’s nothing that puts kids and parents down quicker than a nasty flu virus or head cold. The problem isn’t just the virus, it’s the secondary conditions you can develop including sinus infections, bronchitis and more. It’s important to keep your kids fit during this time of year. The following tips are good for adults to follow as well because all a cold needs is one foot hold in a household to get everyone else ill. Washing your hands regularly Get a flu shot Exercise regularly Drink plenty of fluids Take a daily … Continue reading →