Comments on: 8 Tips For Avoiding Sickness

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:43:30 +0000

Air circulation. Never close your house up entirely. Always leave a window cracked somewhere to allow fresh air in. Make sur eto change filters on your HVAC system regularly. The cheap filters only last a month the expensive one’s go for three.

By: Anil

Anil — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:09:40 +0000

I’ll probably be considered a little OCD, but I never touch the door handle when leaving a public restroom; I wash my hands and use the paper towel to open the door.

Also, I get a flu shot each year.

By: dhammy

dhammy — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:11:52 +0000

The hand-washing and face-touching are huge tips and I couldn’t agree more. You only have to look at some of the recent studies showing sickness and infection rates in hospitals are directly related to how diligent the staff are about washing their hands.

I like to play poker and watch it on TV. It always makes me cringe how much those players touch their faces/mouths while at the same time stacking the communal chips, eating, etc. It would be interesting to know how much regular poker-room players get sick.

By: b.tyler

b.tyler — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:09:16 +0000

I pick my nose.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:11:21 +0000

I think it’s worth noting that a base of onions and garlic (and parsley) is called a Sofrito in Italian cooking and is a classic base for many tasty dishes. And not just in Italian cooking, either. I started with onions and garlic in the turkey chili I made last night (and do for my beef chili as well).

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:57:44 +0000

VERY Timely. I got sick again this week, and was about to email about the whole Turkey and Peppers thing.

I wash my hands religiously, but Still touch my face too much.

Thanks!