Nowadays we are very vulnerable to cold and flu and that is not only during the winter season but anytime as there have been various flu outbreaks recently. Flu virus can be air-borne or can be contracted by physical touch or it can be spread through touching infected objects and things like doorknobs, escalator railings and elevator buttons.

You can defend yourself from cold and flu by following simple instructions given below.

How to defend yourself from flu

It has been found that 80% of all infections are spread by hands. So wash your hands regularly with a hand sanitizer or at least with soap and water for around 20 seconds.

It is advised to keep you warm during the cold seasons and avoid sudden temperature changes as it can lead to developing a cold. In order to prevent contact with unwanted germs, it is recommended to keep your nose and mouth covered if you are going outside.

Start building your immune system by eating fruits and vegetables like papayas, carrots, oranges, guavas, limes, onion and rice which are rich in Vitamin A and C. you can also drink green or black tea.

Increase your intake of garlic and garlic rich foods as they are very effective in defending and fighting against cold and flu.

You can also minimize your chances of catching a cold by avoiding places where there are a lot of people. You should always remember that the more the people the higher the chances of catching unwanted germs.

It is also good idea to go for regular check-ups to a doctor and find out if there is anything wrong with your body.

You can also defend yourselves from cold and flu ailments by just supplementing your diet with natural herbal supplements.

I am writing my opinion only about showers and baths. I am not going to use any scientific evidence to support my belief because this is an opinion. I will use some common sense to answer this question. Here is my biased effort.

When I take a bath, I like to use very warm water with bubbles added for aroma and relaxation. That’s right! I am a manly man and like bubbles! Watching them foam and then burst is enjoyable. I forget about the cares my life. The warmth of the water comforts my muscles and soul, and allows me to recuperate. Ahhh!!! I can visualize and begin to feel the wonderful heat engulfing my body. Admit it! You too, this very moment are feeling the relaxing heat! Feels good does it not?

Baths are fabulous, but there is the lingering thought of the grime or dirt just floating around on the bubbles or sinking to the bottom of the tub. This filth just never disappears, even after you use your best smelling and highest dollar soap. When you arise from the liquid refreshed and glowing with warmth, some of the ugly particles remain attached to your energized body!

If this is true, we need to weigh the benefits of our time in the tub. Was the bath relaxing? Do we feel refreshed? Do you believe the part about dirt in the water clinging to your sweet smelling skin? If so, then you must say no and go take a shower!

But wait, what about the shower? Coming from athletic workouts as a younger fellow, I looked forward to hitting the shower. I would rip and peel equipment from my hurting and sweating body while I was heading to the cold, clean, and amazing water cascading across my body! The anticipation was staggering. It was like I was heading to Heaven before the doors would be slammed closed! I was on a mission to get cool and relaxed. Once in the shower, standing there letting the droplets of water flow down my body was exhilarating. What a feeling knowing the dirt was flooding to the floor as I scrubbed the crevices clean. When you are hot and dirty, showers are the best!

But hold your water, what about the soaking of your sore muscles? The pelting of the water falling from the showerhead hits only one part of your body. There is no relaxation of my total body and soul! What a dilemma; Shower or bath! If I must make a decision, I will go with the shower as the best body hygiene method. You do get a clean body, but think about all the wonderful steamy bubbles and terrific soap you are missing!