Sick of Being Sick

Since Thursday, I have slept a ridiculous amount, sampled chicken soup from every eatery in a 2 block radius, and managed to fit into those once too snug True Religions.  Hopefully Mr. sickness has kicked my posterior for the first and only time this cold-season.  

Maybe you can avoid his wrath with these helpful tips to optimize your immunity. The first four are obvious: (1) Manage your stress; (2) Eat Well; (3) Prioritize your shut eye and, (4) Move for 30 minutes a day. The last is not so obvious and took me by surprise:  go for good bugs.  Try to eat a yogurt containing active cultures several times a week.  If you are not a yogurt fan, try miso soup or sauerkraut.  If none of the above floats your boat, try a supplement with active cultures.  

As the holiday season approaches at lightening speed, we may find ourselves knee deep in veggie dip holding a glass of vino, on 6 hours of sleep and sans a work out for weeks.  I am going to make an effort to prioritize my routine even in the face of the holiday bustle.   

If you have already fallen prey to some illness, be sure to get lots of rest, fluids, and vitamin C.  Most importantly, and of great difficulty, be patient it take time to get back to 100%.