1.  REST and lots of it, sleep. I know it is difficult when managing children but they need the sleep too. Routines and schedules help tremendously.(and make sure to also send lots of love in those backpacks)

 

2.  My usual - Listen to your body!  Are you pushing yourself too hard? feeling draggy, tired? Know when to SLOW DOWN. Your body will tell you when enough is enough before it becomes more vulnerable and weakens.

 

3.  Food is a drug! Food is medicinal!  Raw garlic for example is one of my favorite cure all's if you start to feel you are coming down with something. To reduce "your odor" offending the rest of the world - chop up and swallow like a pill with water, and follow with a handful of parsley or a parsley supplement.

 

4.  HYDRATE  - large amounts of water. Can't stress it enough. Although many people think they are hydrating with other liquids due to their "water base", most beverages are in fact very dehydrating such as coffee, soda, tea...

 

4. Wash your hands regularly.

 

5. Avoid touching your face with your hands particularly if they are not clean. 

 

6. Keep warm and bundle up.

 

7. Load up on high anti-oxidant foods!  Choose a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables. 

 

8. Positive and healthy mindset! View and visualize yourself as strong, resilient, and healthy. Don't buy into that you are doomed to get something.