The flu season is here ... Heres what you need to know

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An email I received today regarding the flu season. Better to be ready than to be sorry. Wishing everyone a flu free festive season! Just about all of us have experienced some form of pain, fever, chills, fatigue and other flu like symptoms at one point or another. Other wise known as Influenza, better know as "the flu." The flu is highly contagious and I think we are all in agreement that it's NO fun and can sideline you for days. It can be avoided though. The 2006 flu season is upon us and the best way to protect yourself against the flu is to keep your immune system strong and "in check" all year long, especially now during flu season. How do you do this? It all goes back to the basics: getting enough rest, getting enough exercises, and getting the right nutrition If any one of the 3 are lacking the other 2 tend to be less effective. Without enough rest or sleep you are putting large amounts of stress on the body, both mental and physical, which lowers your defense system making you more susceptible to the flu during flu season. Sleep and adequate rest also balances the immune system and keeps it strong. Read the full post at: http://informationalnetwork.blogspot.com/2006/12/flu-season-is-here-heres-what-you-need.html