Cold And Flu on Shine

8 Habits of the Super Healthy

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If you are looking to keep colds and flu bugs at arm's length, I researched habits of healthy women. Here are eight habits that will help keep you well over the following months. First, start by upping your vitamin C intake. While the…

What to eat to beat the flu

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On my desk as I type this: a bottle of water, the latest issue of Prevention and an econo-sized bottle of Purell (that all visitors must use). I’m not taking any chances during this worrisome flu season, and neither should you. Our experts found that these super foods have a…

3 immune-boosting foods to get you through winter

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With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried about getting sick this winter. I want to keep my immune system as healthy as possible so I’m going to include these 3 immunity boosters in my diet.

The Germiest Places at Home

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I know that I've been a little obsessed about germs lately, but it's flu season and I'm trying to get through this one unharmed. I'm washing my hands constantly,…

What's it take for you to call in sick?

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A wave of coughing, congestion, and discomfort has swept through my home. It came on quickly, as it usually does, during the weeks when I haven't had enough sleep and the kids at my son's preschool seem to be more sniffly than usual. It's inevitable every that every couple of months during the winter, we will go through an alarming number of tissues, cartons of orange juice, and hours spent sitting in a steamy bathroom.

I've gotten pretty good at handling cold symptoms, especially since I've been a parent, and have my basket of medicines and remedies on the ready. What I am not good about, quite honestly, is taking time off to really fight back against the germs and weariness.