By Katie Rosenbrock
TheActiveTimes.com
Almost everyone loves fall, but absolutely no one loves flu season. Unfortunately, the two tend to commence right around the same time.
Anyone who’s ever suffered from the flu or even the common cold knows just how utterly unpleasant a viral sickness can be, especially because they can be challenging to treat.
Usually the most you can do is rest until the virus runs its course, which is why avoiding infection all together is a much more effective plan of attack.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, between 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population contracts the flu each year, and on average, flu complications land about 200,000 Americans in the hospital each year.
Luckily, aside from getting a flu shot, there are several healthy habits you can follow (and a few things you can avoid) that will help decrease your risk of getting sick, both during flu season and all year round.
A few experts weighed in with advice about what you can do to improve your immune response.
Dr. Kathy Gruver, PhD is a health and wellness expert and the author of Conquer your Stress with Mind/Body Technique; Kusha Karvandi is a nutrition expert, personal trainer, best-selling author, and host of the Exerscribe Radio podcast; and Dr. Kalpana DePasquale is a physician and Founder at St. Augustine Ear, Nose & Throat.
Continue reading to find out what they say you should do to ensure you stay healthy and flu-free all year long.
For the complete list of the Easy Ways To Boost Your Immune System, go to TheActiveTimes.com.
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