Eat plenty of fresh fruit.
As a parent, you naturally worry about your child's safety. You watch anxiously as your son climbs on the bus or fret when your daughter returns home late from a date. Perhaps nothing concerns a parent more than the issue of good health. While many health problems are related to genetics and cannot be changed, you do have the opportunity to improve your family's overall health and minimize minor illnesses.
Instructions
1. Feed your family nutritious foods. Healthy food choices are especially important if your family members have any allergies or a food intolerance. Minimize the amount of fatty, sugary or oily food your family eats and instead focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats.
2. Visit your family physician for yearly check ups. Both adults and children should have regular check-ups at the doctor. Your physician not only keeps your vaccinations up-to-date, but also checks your height, weight, cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Adults and children over two years should visit the doctor once a year. Parents should follow their pediatrician's recommended schedule for visits for children under two.
3. Use non-toxic cleaning products in your home. Many traditional cleaning products contain ingredients that are not only unsafe when digested, but that can be dangerous if inhaled. Choose to opt out of traditional cleaners and instead opt for natural products to clean with that you may already have around your home, such as white vinegar or baking soda.
4. Wash your hands frequently. One of the fastest, simplest ways to prevent illness is to wash your hands before you eat and after you use the restroom. Place bottles of instant hand sanitizer throughout your home so family members can easily sanitize their hands after a cough or sneeze. Hang reminder signs in your bathroom if you find that family members have a difficult time remembering to wash their hands.
5. Avoid sick people. If you know a friend has a cold or virus, avoid visiting them for a few days until you know they're feeling better. Even if you want to be kind and bring them a meal, leave it on their porch so you can prevent the spread of illness. If you do visit someone who is sick, wash your hands when you return home and change your clothes.
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