Another fall / cold season is upon us. Not only does our summer wardrobe go into hibernation, but also windows & doors become shut as we attempt to conserve heat while getting to know our neighbor. Tis’ also the season for colds & flu’s! And the biggest fear in our society today is this H1N1 virus. It’s not so much as a personal issue, it’s actually a social issue that we should all be aware about & be considerate to our fellow citizens.

As we close our doors & windows there’s less ventilation, heat becomes trapped indoors, and our only means of circulation are vents that connect to other rooms, where other people share the same air. So we don’t necessarily get new/fresh air all the time, but just ends up getting circulated around. Meaning, what one person will get, will only be a matter of time before you (and then some) get it.

Protect yourself from getting sick (H1N1):

Wash your hands. Warm water + soap => sing “Happy Birthday” twice while lathering, then rinse. We are encouraged more to use public transportation, and at the same time do you know how many people have been sitting in the same seat as you? Holding onto the same handle? Do you know how many of them are consciously hygienic? Wash your hands whenever you get the chance, because this is #1 protection of killing bacteria. Even if you’re in an office/school, wash often because you never know what’s going around.

Cover your mouth & nose. When you sneeze and when you cough, nothing can be anymore appalling when you don’t cover your mouth/nose. Not only is it courteous to others, but it also saves you the embarrassment of unsightly fluids that may fly out. Try using your arm to cover your face, that way you’re less likely to spread germs compared to using your hands. If you’re using a tissue to blow your nose, dispose of it immediately so you’re not hanging onto the bugs.

Stay home. If you think you’re coming down with something stay home! If you go out with it, chances are you’re going to pass whatever you have to someone else. You can tell your boss you’re taking an initiative to social responsibility/obligation to be considerate to your fellow staff – hey it’s also a good excuse to stay home right? If you get your staff members sick there will be less people working, meaning work takes longer to get done. Exhausting yourself at work can only make things worse, and recovery would take longer.

Healthy habits. Good rest, stress-management, exercise, lots of fluids (i.e. water) & healthy eating diet. These are the basics to a healthy lifestyle, with good reason. Keeping your body healthy & hydrated allows it to fight off bacteria with a stronger immune system.

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Sep 17th by Fit Gizmos