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Catoctin “T i ps on Avoiding the
Ickies & Keeping Kiddos
K IDs For kids and parents alike from Becoming Sickies”
by Anita DiGregory
Well, it is that time of year again. against colds and germs is keeping during a cold can speed recovery night-time coughing, but also was
No sooner do we take down that your immune system strong. This time during an illness. According more effective than a leading cough
tree and put away all the holiday would include getting enough to a study published in Clinical and suppressant. Other tips such as
decorations, that we stumble sleep; exercising; eating healthy, Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology, safely inhaling steam and gargling
uncontrollably, head-first, into the balanced meals; taking a multi- eating increases important chemicals with salt water have also proven
peak of yet another cold and flu vitamin; avoiding stress; and staying in the body, which boosts immune helpful in the quicker recovery from
season. If your home is anything hydrated. response. illnesses.
like mine, once one child gets sick,
it’s only a matter of time until it 2. Wash up. This one is backed by 5. Eat your Soup. Believed for years 7. Consult your physician. Some
makes its rounds around the house… the CDC. On their website, they to just be a comfort food, good ole’ studies suggest that certain herbs,
just like dominos (only a lot more even tell you how to do it properly, fashioned chicken soup now seems vitamins, or supplements may be
frustrating and a lot less fun!). recommending you to wet, lather to have scientific backing, with helpful to the immune system.
As of their last reporting, the your hands (front and back, between regards to its health benefits. Often Many swear by the healing effects
Centers for Disease Control and fingers, and under nails), scrub for rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, of Echinacea, probiotics, vitamin
Prevention (CDC) noted Puerto Rico at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry. beta-carotene, protein, and amino C, and other supplements. Before
and forty-nine states were already According to the CDC, “Regular acids, soup seems to be helpful in administering, make sure to talk to
experiencing widespread flu activity. handwashing, particularly before boosting the immune system. Dr. your doctor. Some supplements can
According to the CDC, “Seasonal and after certain activities, is one Stephen Rennard published his be harmful to children or even to
flu viruses can be detected year- of the best ways to remove germs, scientific study with the University adults, in certain amounts.
round; however, seasonal flu activity avoid getting sick, and prevent of Nebraska Medical Center, Just remember, spring is right
often begins as early as October and the spread of germs to others.” If regarding the positive effects of around the corner. Wishing you a
November and can continue to occur handwashing is not an option, the soup. Using his grandmother’s safe and healthy February.
as late as May. Flu activity most CDC recommends the use of an chicken soup recipe, Rennard And don’t forget what ole’
commonly peaks in the United States alcohol-based hand sanitizer with found positive physical changes in Ben Franklin said: “An ounce of
between December and February.” at least 60 percent alcohol. They do the immune system with the soup. prevention is worth a pound of
The CDC, of course, highly warn, however, that sanitizers do not Additional chicken soup ingredients cure.”
recommends getting the flu vaccine. eliminate all types of germs. such as garlic, onions, and ginger
Because receiving the vaccine does have also been studied and found to
not necessarily mean you won’t get 3. Drink up. Staying hydrated is have positive effects on the immune Take Us
the flu, nor is the vaccine doable key to staying healthy, and drinking system. Another study conducted
for everyone, here are some other water can boost your immune in 2000 and published in CHEST Along!
helpful tips for you and your family system. Additionally, consuming (the official medical journal of
this cold and flu season. Several of lots of fluids when sick helps loosen the American College of Chest
these guidelines you may have heard mucus and break up congestion. Physicians) found chicken soup to Take The Catoctin Banner newspaper
from your grandma, and may have My pediatrician used to swear by have anti-inflammatory effects. along with you on your travels! Have
been dismissed as old wives’ tales hot tea, adding that nutrients in the someone take a photo of you holding
(where did that saying even come tea help stave off common stomach 6. Give Grandma’s Home Remedies The Catoctin Banner, and your
from?). However, many of these tips bugs. I have several friends who a Second Look. Several age-old photo could be included in a future
are now backed by scientific studies, highly recommend drinking grape remedies actually have been proven issue. Email your photo, along with
proving once again that moms (and juice for the same reason. to be quite helpful in staying
grandmas) know best! healthy or getting back to health the details of where you traveled,
4. Feed a Cold. Maintaining good, quicker during a cold or the flu. A name(s) of person(s) pictured, and
1. Stay healthy. You’ve heard the balanced nutrition can boost your 2007 Penn State University study any details you would like to add, to:
best offense is a good defense; immune system. However, several showed that one to two teaspoons [email protected].
well, the best defense in the fight studies also suggest that eating of honey not only helped alleviate
