Fighting the Flu

Here are some great ways to fight the flu this winter.
1) Wash you hands
2) Take 1000 - 2000 mg of vitamin C a day during the winter. Foods high in viamin C include:

•  Fruits: lemons, limes, oranges, guava, kiwi, canteloupe, grapefruit, strawberries
• Vegetables, red, yellow, & green peppers, brussel sprouts

3) Zinc. Foods high in zinc include:

• Oysters
• Wheat germ
• Pumpkin seeds
• Watermelon seeds
• Dark chocolate

4) Wash you hands!
5) Garlic. Garlic is a potent anitviral and antibacterial agent. Great for fighting colds and the flu.
6) Get adequate rest. The body does it's best work fighting the flu while you are resting.
7) Drink plenty of fluids: Drinking ample water and fluids helps the body to process toxins. Healthy fluids include, coconut water, mangosteen, noni, goji, aloe vera, and acai berry juices.
8) Did I mention: Wash you hands
9) Elderberry extract.  This is one the best kept secrects. It's like taking tamiflu when you feel sick. Does wonders!
9) Get the flu shot.