How to Avoid Being Sick For the Holidays
The Holidays are a great time of year. It gives us a chance to gather with our family and loved ones and brings joy to our lives. Unfortunately, it is also a time when people frequently get sick and is also known as the cold and flu season. It can be quite discouraging when these illnesses affect the people we love and put a damper on our holiday season. How do you protect yourself?
Our bodies are designed to defend against foreign invaders that make us sick and has a built in defense mechanism known as our immune system. Our immune system effectively protects us from bacteria and other unwanted microorganisms every day. When our immune system is weakened we end up getting sick. Taking care of our immune system should be of upmost importance to prevent illness during the cold and flu season.
The immune system consists of proteins, …