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Protect Yourself From FLU at Work

farmeric June 25th, 2009

Every day we face health risks in the workplace. From commuting using public transportation until we arrived in our work. It is our duty to protect ourself and be in good health while on the job.

Keeping yourself healthy and safe at work is mostly common sense, but we tend to get so busy and stressed out that we sometimes forget to take the basic precautions.
Common sense tips you can use every day to stay healthy at work.

  • Use ergonomically designed equipment if possible. Make sure your chair, your keyboard, your mouse, and your monitor are positioned for your greatest comfort.
  • Don’t let your workspace become a breading ground for germs, insects, or other nasties.You might not have that much control over others’ hygiene, but try to keep your own equipment and workspace reasonably clean.
  • If you have or have recently had a cold, periodically wipe down your monitor, keyboard, and phone. And, use tissues and dispose of them properly. Continue Reading »

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How to Fight Common Colds and Flu Naturally

farmeric August 6th, 2008

Picture Courtesy of Readersdigest Australia

Picture courtesy of Readers Digest Australia

Are Common Colds Curable?

You can take all the medicines you want but your common colds won’t be healed. Sadly but true. Medical doctors and even scientists admitted that common colds is incurable, and yet this is the commonest cause of visits to the physician’s clinic. Billions of dollar is being spent on over-the-counter colds medications. Lastweek, a news came up in UK that doctors will be banned from dishing out antibiotics for sore throats and colds (source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk).

Not So Common Belief

No one knows exactly why people are catching colds. A lot of people believe that common colds are caused by bacteria , where in fact, are actually caused by viruses. The good news is, our body can heal common colds and prevent it as well.  Instead of spending your hard earned money on cold medications that does not really work, try the following tips to keep your body in peak condition to fight Continue Reading »

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