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Keeping Yourself
Healthy During the
  Winter Season
      Makenzie Hawkins
 HEDU 5800 University of Utah
Hygiene
Wash hands!        This is always a must, but it is even
more important when immune systems are susceptible,
like during the winter months.

Cover mouth.          Always cover your mouth when
sneezing or coughing. Also consider a face mask if you
are sick and in public, this will help to reduce the spread
of illnesses.
Nutrition
H2O!   Winter means dryer conditions, meaning it can be
easier to dehydrate.

Eat the rainbow.         Consuming the needed amount of
vitamins and minerals will provide your body with the
resources it needs to maintain a strong immune system. It's
not just Vitamin C!
                         Note vitamins do not prevent colds, but
                         they may help reduce the duration. If
                         you already have a strong immune
                         system, fighting off colds is also easier.
Sleep
Get Your Zzzzz's.
    While you are sleeping your
body reboots and refreshes
itself. If you aren't getting
enough sleep, your body can't
recharge. An uncharged body
can have a weakened immune
system and a higher
susceptibility to colds and flues.
Exercise
Maintain physical activity.
Even though it's cold out, exercise is
an important component in reducing
stress, weight maintenance, and
increasing immune function.
If You Do Get a Cold...
● Maintain hygiene practices to
  prevent spread.
● Stay hydrated.
● Drink hot beverages to help
  clear mucus and relieve sore
  throats.
● Use a humidifier to help moisten
  air and relieve cold symptoms.
● Always seek medical help if
  concerned about illness.
References:
     ToucanEd Inc. and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's
Office. (2009.). Treating Colds and Flu. Pandemic Ready: The Basics for
Colleges. Retrieved September 24, 2012, from www.vcccd.
edu/assets/pdf/about_the_district/swine_flu_treating_engl.pdf


     Gadegbeku, A. (n.d.). Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter | Now |
Drexel University. Drexel University. Retrieved September 24, 2012, from
http://www.drexel.edu/now/features/archive/2012/January/Top-5-Stay-
Healthy/

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Keeping yourself healthy during the winter season

  • 1. Keeping Yourself Healthy During the Winter Season Makenzie Hawkins HEDU 5800 University of Utah
  • 2. Hygiene Wash hands! This is always a must, but it is even more important when immune systems are susceptible, like during the winter months. Cover mouth. Always cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing. Also consider a face mask if you are sick and in public, this will help to reduce the spread of illnesses.
  • 3. Nutrition H2O! Winter means dryer conditions, meaning it can be easier to dehydrate. Eat the rainbow. Consuming the needed amount of vitamins and minerals will provide your body with the resources it needs to maintain a strong immune system. It's not just Vitamin C! Note vitamins do not prevent colds, but they may help reduce the duration. If you already have a strong immune system, fighting off colds is also easier.
  • 4. Sleep Get Your Zzzzz's. While you are sleeping your body reboots and refreshes itself. If you aren't getting enough sleep, your body can't recharge. An uncharged body can have a weakened immune system and a higher susceptibility to colds and flues.
  • 5. Exercise Maintain physical activity. Even though it's cold out, exercise is an important component in reducing stress, weight maintenance, and increasing immune function.
  • 6. If You Do Get a Cold... ● Maintain hygiene practices to prevent spread. ● Stay hydrated. ● Drink hot beverages to help clear mucus and relieve sore throats. ● Use a humidifier to help moisten air and relieve cold symptoms. ● Always seek medical help if concerned about illness.
  • 7. References: ToucanEd Inc. and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. (2009.). Treating Colds and Flu. Pandemic Ready: The Basics for Colleges. Retrieved September 24, 2012, from www.vcccd. edu/assets/pdf/about_the_district/swine_flu_treating_engl.pdf Gadegbeku, A. (n.d.). Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter | Now | Drexel University. Drexel University. Retrieved September 24, 2012, from http://www.drexel.edu/now/features/archive/2012/January/Top-5-Stay- Healthy/