Twitter topic of the day: Do you get sick easily or often?

My #questionoftheday is do you get sick easily or often?

With cold & flu season already underway, learning how to prevent sickness is probably something you should learn. Of course, there is the flu shot for those that need that extra protection. I myself have never had a flu shot and rarely get sick. I was a very sickly child and was always sick all winter long. As I got older my immune system built up and got stronger but I also helped it through exercise. Yes, exercise can build your immune system as you make your body stronger and more efficient. Your body will be more resistant to disease and quicker to recover and recuperate when you do get sick. As an adult, I rarely get sick and if I do it only lasts a day or so. I attack any cold or flu symptoms with Vitamin C and make sure to rest to not overtax your system. Overtaxing your nervous system while you're sick is the worst thing you can do as your body is already being hit hard. So make sure you take it easy when you do get sick. Does this mean lay off exercise? Yes, especially if your energy levels are low. Exercising is excellent preventative medicine. But after you are sick you want to lay off hard exercise. At that point, you need to use your diet to help you recover. Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant to take while you are sick. Vitamin D3 and Zinc are good supplements to take all the time to prevent getting sick. You can be the doctor to your body's ills with just some time investment in your diet & exercise program. The time you invest in your health is a better time investment than the time you will lose being sick, no? Take the time to take care of yourself now so a doctor doesn't have to do it for you later.

#Quote of the day: Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness. - Earl of Derby