There is a lot of conflicting information about this current Corona Virus.  The media can blow things way out of proportion and feed into the panic and frenzy.  Listen to your doctors and healthcare providers.  Read real scientific articles.  Don't panic.  Use good judgment.  Stay healthy!
What is CO-VID 19?
   Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals. They tend to cause respiratory infections like the common cold, but can be more serious, like MERS or SARS.  CO-VID 19 is a strain just discovered in China at the end of 2019.  The main symptoms are fever, cough, and trouble breathing.  Most people recover from the illness. Those most at risk are the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.

You can do your part to help slow the spread of this disease and lower the risk for yourself with good sanitary practices:
* Wash your hands for 20 seconds, and if a sink is not readily available, apply hand sanitizer. 
* Sanitize household surfaces (doorknobs, counters, sinks, etc).  You can use Clorox wipes or Lysol spray.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
* If you're feeling sick, stay home!  If you have the possibility of working from home, this is a good option.
*Try to avoid going to big public gatherings and events.  If you must, wash your hands and try not to touch too many surfaces and don't shake hands! Implement the elbow bump or the "air high five."
* Boost your immune system with good nutrition, lots of water, and exercise!

The CDC or WHO are two of the best sites to get your information:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/share-facts.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fshare-facts.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen

The germs are already spreading! Here are some tips to stay healthy and hopefully prevent a cold or flu:

• Wash your hands frequently, especially while in public or before eating
• Avoid sharing drinks and food
• Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes
• Get enough sleep and avoid getting "run down"
• Reduce stress levels - practice relaxation or meditation techniques
• Use tissues for coughs and sneezes and dispose of them immediately and appropriately, and wash your hands afterwards
• Eat right and get regular exercise
• Zinc and Vitamin C can sometimes prevent the symptoms from getting worse. With Zinc, make sure you have food in your stomach. Wed MD recommends, “For the common cold, zinc lozenges -- 10 mg to 15 mg daily -- are supposed to be started within 24 hours of the onset of cold symptoms. Then, take the zinc lozenges every two to three hours until the symptoms go away.” https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/supplement-guide-zinc#1

If you do happen to get sick, here are some tips to treat it:

• Rest! Sleep does wonders for the body
• Fluids! Drink water and herbal teas
• Gargle with warm salt water to soothe a sore throat
• Take a steamy shower!
• Herbal supplements! I personally like a tincture called Kick Ass Immune. I buy it at my local PCC.

Feel free to comment with any other helpful tips about colds or flus! Hope this is helpful!