5 Ways Doctors Avoid Getting Colds
Want to stay healthy as the weather turns chilly? Here's how the professionals do it.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
Protect Your Immunity
Doctors know the importance of fortifying their immune system. Step 1: Sign up for the flu vaccine. Many hospitals require their health workers to do so, and I get mine every year. (I make sure my family members do, too.) If you haven't gotten yours yet, it's not too late: Peak flu season is from December to March. Vaccination takes just a few minutes; for busy people like me, it's a no-brainer. I also steep a cup of echinacea tea daily. Studies indicate this floral-derived brew can ward off colds or, if you do come down with one, ease your symptoms more quickly. And anytime I start to feel sick, I up my vitamin C intake to potentially shorten the sniffles. Luckily, the hospital cafeteria has an ample supply of orange juice, so I can easily get my fix.
That's A Fact
Got type 2 diabetes? Don't skip the flu shot. It may cut your risk of being hospitalized for stroke by 30 percent and for heart failure by 22 percent, according to a recent study.
From the November 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine