Let’s start with 8 hours sleep. Lack of a good deep sleep is one of the biggest culprits which weaken our immune system. Research indicates that TV right before bed isn’t the best idea because we are presented with so many different images and sounds that it keeps our brain actively processing all this info. Instead try:

- reading a book or even a health magazine for 15mins on the couch before you go to bed.
- Drinking chamomile or licorice caffeine free tea and listening to soothing music.
- Try meditating.

The next step we can take is to make sure we are getting enough exercise and also allotting enough time for our bodies to recover from it.

Finally and perhaps most important is making sure we are getting enough fruits and vegetables in our diets, staying away from processes foods. Some good ideas to supplement your diet include multivitamins, omega 3’s, green tea or green tea extract, and vitamin C (although I prefer getting this from a large orange!).

Do you have any other tips to help fight off colds?