The American flu season started in October and health officials expect to give out about 171 million to 179 million doses of the flu vaccine. As of last month, about 98.5 million doses had already been given out. Are you ready for the battle? Check out these help tips from Alexandra Panzer on what you can do to fight off the flu! 1. DisinfectCreate a homemade disinfectant spray using 3 cups water, ½ white vinegar, and 15 drops lavender or tea tree essential oil — natural disinfectants. Using a spray bottle and/or clean cloth, wipe down doorknobs, fridge handles, remote controls, and light switches. Use this to gently wipe down your phones and keyboard as well. Too busy to clean and disinfect your home? Not a problem, give us a call and let MiKa Cleaning Solutions do the dirty work for you :) 2. Keep germs from getting cozy in your bedBeds are harbingers of disease! Use a mattress cover, wash your linens frequently (at least once a week), and wash your blankets and pillows monthly. Refresh your mattress monthly by combining ½ cup of baking soda with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Sprinkle it across your mattress. Let it sit for about an hour and then vacuum it up. 3. Get a lot of restlack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on your immune system. There are lots of ways to help improve the quality of your sleep, from cutting back on alcohol to cutting back on screen time in bed. 4. Stay hydratedDehydration can lead to disease. Drinking lots of water not only helps you flush toxins from your system, it can improve your sleep. If hydration feels like a chore, why not try one of these delicious detox waters? Fill a pitcher with water, add fresh basil and strawberry slices or orange, lemon, and cucumber slices. Keep it in your fridge, and you won’t be able to get enough. 5. Relax!It has been scientifically proved that stress can exhaust your immune system. Luckily, it has also been proved that there are lots of little tricks to help you dial down your stress. Why not start by creating a relaxing bath ritual? Create a soothing, detoxifying combination of dried lavender, ginger peel, and oatmeal in a cheesecloth pouch, and add it to your bath. 6. Stock your fridge with green flu fightersBy eating vegetables you can increase your alkaline level, improve your immunity, and be less likely to get sick. Good alkaline-promoting foods include leafy greens, avocado, peppers, zucchini, and cucumber. So carve out some space for including these little warriors in your meal plan. All credit for this very helpful information is due to Alexandra Panzer. Thank you so much Alexandra for sharing this wonderful tips on how to fight this battle :) MiKa Cleaning Solutions
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February 2016
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