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These 5 Tips Will Help Prevent the Flu Naturally

It’s only natural that as seasons change, you’re more likely to get the flu. But there are a few ways to prevent the flu naturally. Take it from experts Bustle, Reader’s Digest and WebMD spoke with. Washing your hands is one of the top ways to stay germ-free, but a quick rinse isn’t enough. The Centers for Disease Control says you’ve got to scrub for 20 seconds, as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Not getting enough sleep can decrease your immune system’s production of proteins that help fight off infection and inflammation, according to a sleep expert Reader’s Digest spoke with. Keep a bedtime routine and always try for eight hours of sleep each night. Sweat it out! Exercising gets your heart pumping and increases your body’s natural virus-killing cells, according to WebMD. Another theory from the U.S. National Library of Medicine is that exercise might help flush out bacteria in the lungs and airways, which could cut down on your chance of getting the flu. Top docs say smoking has been shown to weaken the immune system, and heavy smokers are worse off, getting more severe and frequent colds. Heavy drinking is bad for the immune system, making you more likely to get sick, according to the National Institutes of Health. It also dehydrates your body. So, reach for water instead. Subscribe to our channel:    / buzz60   Buzz60 is designed for the way we live now. Short, quirky video snacks that are a little sassy, and always smart. Buzz 60 -- and the Buzz60 channel on YouTube - produces all kinds of news video clips for web viewers who want more than just repurposed content. Our team is a diverse group of video journalists with dozens of Emmy awards, an authentic sense of humor, and a mandate to connect with viewers every day. Like us Facebook:   / buzz60   Follow us on Twitter:   / buzz60   Add us to your Circle on Google+: http://bit.ly/12nIt6n