HEALTH EMPOWERMENT

1. The number one way to get the cold or flu is through direct contact. If you know some one who is sick it is wise to avoid direct contact them such as touching or kissing them. 2. Cover you your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw it in the trash immediately. If you don't have a tissue handy cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow and whatever you do - do not sneeze or cough into your hands. The germs cling to your hands like a magnet. 3. Wash your hand often and regularly for at least 15 seconds with mild soap and water. Don't touch your mucous membranes such as your eyes, nose, and mouth after touching people or objects that many others have contact with. According to the CDC washing your hands if the best way to prevent sickness and spreading disease. 4. Avoid stress as much as possible because it wears our body down and negatively affects our immune system. When our immune system is weaken it opens up our body to be attacked by germs, viruses an

Having a healthy and properly functioning liver is one of the keys to sound health. This is because the liver performs a major function of removing toxins from the body. We all consume processed foods in one way or the other, coupled with environmental pollution we are exposed to on daily basis. We intake preservatives and additives, which are produced synthetically and so have adverse effects on human health. For the liver to properly perform its detoxifying functions, it has to be in good, healthy condition. Without the liver, the body Will not be able to absorb essential nutrients necessary for healthy growth, from food. In order to flush toxins out of your body and detox your liver, ensure these six food substances are included in your diet: 1. Garlic: This contains selenium, a mineral that has a great antioxidant property that detoxifies the liver. It also contains vitamin B6 which acts as an antiinflammatory substance in the liver. Arginine, an amino acid in garlic helps in