We all get run down at some point and I know with kids its unavoidable.  Here are the top 10 things I do to avoid getting sick when I am run down:

1. Sweet orange tea, one lemon, a tsp of honey,  and a tsp of ginger.
2. Oil of oregano (recommended to take only for 2 weeks, so only take when you feel your immune system is compromised).
3. Drink lots water.
4. SLEEP!!  Get 8 hours of sleep.  Sleep is when your body fixes itself, so if your are not getting enough you are running your body down.
5. Think positively.  Your mind is very powerful.
6. Exercise. My personal favorite is Pilates because it’s low impact so you don’t wear yourself out.
7. Sunshine good ol’ vitamin D.
8. Eat a well rounded diet of fruits vegetables, fish, and whole grains.
9. Avoid sugar.
10. Wash hands and surfaces that you use regularly (phones, door handles, counters, remote controls etc.)