Picking up infections happens to us all.  But here is some quick tip to help you boost your immune system and fight infections.

1)      Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.  Not just great for your body to delicious as well.  If you want to get a few ideas for great vegetable recipes why not pop round to River Cottage http://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/search/vegetarian/

2)      Sun bathing.  A great source of Vitamin D.  But make sure you don’t spend too long in the sun.

3)      Give up smoking if you still do.  And try and avoid places where you may be exposed to second hand smoke.

4)      Exercise.  Getting to the gym can really help!  If you don’t fancy the Gym then you could swim or even just go for a walk each day!

5)      Don’t get stressed.  Give yourself more “I time”.  Why not take up meditation?

6)      Get more sleep.  Why not go to bed an hour earlier than usual.  Oh and switch that TV off.

7)      Make sure you only drink one or two units of alcohol each day and, maybe, have a few alcohol free days each week.

8)      Washing your hands before each mean can help you limit infections

9)      Drink more water.

10)   Try and limit the amount of refined sugar in your diet

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