With a record number of flu cases in the UK this winter, it has meant many millions of pounds lost in missed days at work and probably millions more spent on flu remedies, painkillers and tissues. Unfortunately there are many people that make the spread of flu worse by trying to soldier through their illness and end up infecting half their office by coughing their germs into the air.



To help stop you turning your illness into everyone else's illness here are some simple health tips to get you through your illnesses faster so that you either don't infect anyone when you do go in or get back to work quicker.



If you're already in the office...



Tissues



One of the most important things to do when you have either a cold or flu or any kind of illness that makes you expel bodily fluids is to limit their impact on the air around you. Every single time you cough or sneeze you should use a tissue. Make sure get all your germs (as best you can) into it and put it in a bin immediately. Also, before you touch anything else that someone might touch you should wash your hands. Where this is not possible, get yourself a bottle of alcohol based hand wash that you can use at your desk.



Limit contact



If it is at all possible, try to avoid any meetings or situations where you will be in a small room with other people. This will only increase your chances of infecting people.



If you're at home...



Oranges



While it has been proven that a lack of vitamin C can have a detrimental effect on your immune system its potency as a cure for colds and flu has been fairly over blown. Having a good diet with lots of fruits and vegetables should help you maintain a healthier body overall though which will help you fight off viruses and infections more effectively. There are indeed other natural remedies such as Coenzyme Q10 100mg which have been proven to improve overall body health which you might like to try. CoQ10 100mg offers many natural health benefits and are extremely convenient.



Blocked Nose



If you feel a cold or flu coming on it is always better to call in sick than risk making yourself worse by going in. Your body will be busy fighting the infection so any help you can provide will help you in the long run. Any sign like a blocked now, lingering headache, shivers or a full on cough and runny nose should be met with concern.





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