Fortifying Our Family For Flu Season!

Well it's no secret that it's no fun to have the flu. Two years ago I had H1N1, and not to be melodramatic, but I honestly felt like dying. 
So, I pretty much never want to go through that again, let alone watch my husband or son go through having the flu.

WebMD says these are 4 ways to help with flu prevention:

1. Achoo! Cover Your Mouth and Nose to Stop the Flu
It starts with a tickle, a prickle, an itch: Achoo! Cover up that sneeze to avoid spreading flu germs.

2. Prevent Flu: Soap Away Germs
Scrubbing germy hands is one of the top tips for preventing spread of the flu.

3. Don't Be Touchy: Keep Your Hands Off Your Face
Rubbing your eyes, nose, or mouth is a sure-fire way to get the flu.

4. Good Health Beats the Flu: The Power of Healthy Habits
When you're in good health, your immune system is stronger. So keep yourself in top health this flu season -- and throughout next year! 

So I want to talk about one aspect of number four that our family is doing. Every day, we drink a glass of Activate-C. 
What is that? It's a powder you can add to your drink that helps boost your immune system. 
What's in it?

• Vitamin C—(1,200 mg) long linked to boosting immunity, this nutrient stimulates the production and function of white blood cells, and protects them from oxidation
• Zinc—(15 mg) a mineral crucial to white blood cell development* powered by Oligo™ for maximum absorption and antioxidant protection
• Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)—powerful antioxidant that increases antibody formation
• Astragalus—one of the most extensively researched ancient Chinese herbs that helps strengthen the immune system and acts as an immunostimulant*
• Aronia melanocarpa (black chokeberry)—powerful antioxidant that helps regulate immune function of white blood cells      

And it tastes SO good! My very picky toddler downed his whole sippy cup in a matter of minutes...and asked for more!


Let me know what you are doing with your family to help prevent all those yucky germs from invading your bodies. 
Remember to stay healthy and have a great day!