Drs Oz and Roizen give advice about the flu season

Drs Oz and Roizen have an excellent article about how to beat the flu season.  Their 5 beat-the-flu suggestions include

1.       Get a flu shot.  According to their article, only 37% of Americans got a flu shot last year.  Talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have.

2.      “Wash your hands…and your keyboard. And your phone. And doorknobs, faucets, the door to the fridge—any surface you use a lot and share with others.”  (Dr Oz, Dr Roizen, Five Ways to Beat the Flu Season) 

3.      Exercise helps keep your immune system strong. 

4.      Put a good night’s sleep into your schedule.  It helps keep your immune system strong.

5.      Eat a healthy diet. Dr Oz and Dr Roizen recommends adding supplements such as vitamins C and D to your diet to help protect yourself from the flu. 

This entire article, Five Ways to Beat Flu Season, can be found at http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/five-ways-beat-flu-season-dr-oz-38-140700070.html