Stay Healthy

I don't know about you guys but everyone around me is getting sick... and today I woke up with a sore throat. Not such good timing whatsoever... I've been gulping down the vitamin C and have been taking cough drops like they're water! 

Here's a few ways to try and remain healthy to get yourself through finals:

1. Soak up the sun

Just 20 minutes of sunlight each day significantly boosts the production of vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D not only helps protect your body in maintaining healthy immune function, but it also, in a sense, makes you happier. 

2. Stay Hydrated

Staying hydrated is always important. Even though you may not feel as thirsty as often as you may think, drinking plenty of water is still essential to help eliminate waste and prime your body against infections from pathogens.

3. Sweat

Never underestimate the importance of regular exercise. Exercising is of course a great way to get into shape, but it also increases the number of natural fighter cells in our bodies that kill off infection. So even if you only have time to walk around the block, making the effort goes a long way in keeping you healthy and infection free as we approach finals.

4. Get your veggies

Eating brightly coloured fruit and vegetables is also a great way to keep infections at bay. They are rich in vitamin C and E and antioxidants. Their ability to increase the functionality of your immune system means that adding these fresh fruits and vibrant veggies to your daily diet helps your body guard itself from infectious viruses.

5. Try to keep your stress levels at a minimum

By keeping your stress levels down, your immune system will stay up to par. Stress takes an enormous toll on the immune system and makes you more vulnerable to everything from a common cold to major diseases.Yes, yes, I know finals is coming up but start preparing now to avoid the pile up of stress that comes along with cramming. And if you don't already, make sure you get enough sleep and take time out to do the things you enjoy.