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How to Save Your Last Shred of Sanity During Social Isolation

Things are weird in the world. ‘Nuff said.

If you’re like us, you might be getting a little stir-crazy. Being stuck inside and away from your regular daily routine is generally no bueno. Many of us are now working from home, trying to homeschool our kids, and not able to access our favorite activities.

“The coronavirus (COVID-19) is already proving to be an unprecedented disruption in our industry and economy. We are doing everything in our power to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

– Brandon Mackay, SnugZ USA CEO

It’s safe to say we’re all a little out of our comfort zone and worried about the effects of COVID-19. Shelter-in-place orders are popping up all over the world, forcing us to adapt. Since you’ve probably already run through your Netflix queue, here are a few ideas to keep you occupied and sane during social isolation.

Learn that new thing you’ve put off

Now that we have so much more time at home, we have the great opportunity to try out all those “someday” activities you’ve been meaning to try. Connect with your artist by painting a Bob-Ross-esque masterpiece. Read that book that has been on your nightstand for six months. Cook an elaborate meal (chicken nuggets can be included).

Video Chat!

Man, aren’t we lucky that this quarantine is happening in an age where we can still connect with our loved ones from afar? Give your mom a call, see your friend’s faces, or watch movies together with your long-distance significant other. Just because we are directed to socially distance ourselves does not mean we can’t still reach out. FaceTime, Marco Polo, Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger all support video chat.

Make screen time convenient & stylish

Many of us are spending more time than usual staring at our phones, whether it be video conferencing, binging your favorite shows, or scrolling through Instagram. Why not make it more convenient?

Try our new Momo Stick. This simple device attaches to the back of your phone, adding barely any bulk, while allowing you to push up the attached band to create a perfect grip for your finger. It also acts as a stand to prop up your phone for optimal Netflix viewing (don’t lie–we know you’re watching Parks & Rec for the eighth time).

It’s the ultimate work-from-home accessory. Customize with your branding in full color direct print today! And while you’re at it, check out our full line of work-from-home centered products.

Kids: It Takes a Village

We all know that our littlest friends thrive on routine, so having all this uncertainty can make the stuck-at-home experience…..not so fun. But life doesn’t stop! Kiddos still have homework, still want high-energy playtime, and still miss their normal activities. Never fear! Humanity has banded together to give us some hope.

  • There is a movement of teachers who are continuing their teaching online! While there are literally hundreds of resources for home-schooling, here’s just one article that you might find helpful.
  • Movie-makers announced several early movie releases to various streaming and rental services, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Pixar’s Onward. You’re on your own for popcorn though.
  • On that same note, Disney+ released Frozen II early. Just sayin’.
  • Local libraries are streaming their story times. Here’s a library near SnugZ that does daily “Cabin-Fever” story time at 10 am MST.
  • Several zoos, including the Cincinnati Zoo, are going live with their furriest friends.
  • Audible is streaming children’s (and a few adult) audiobooks for free!

Adults: It Takes a Village

Screw it, it’s not only the kids that need to stay occupied! Here’s a handy-dandy list of newly-published resources that can keep you entertained, busy, and learning during social isolation.

  • Many Broadway plays are being published online. You can get 7 days of non-stop streaming for free right here.
  • You can wander virtually around art museums from all over the world. No travel required.
  • Download Duolingo and start learning one of 31 languages totally for free.

Above all, stay healthy

The United States Government has strongly recommended social isolation, as well as self-quarantine measures. We encourage all to take these warnings seriously and obey local and national guidelines.

Now more than ever, it is important to keep washing your hands (minimum of 20 seconds with antibacterial soap!), practicing social distancing, and disinfecting common surfaces. Stay safe, stay home, and stay healthy!

For more information about preventing the spread of COVID-19, visit the CDC’s website.

COVID-19 has impacted us all, both professionally and personally. Many of our own SnugZ family are sheltering in place at their homes. Luckily, we have some phenomenal products perfect for creating the ideal home office. Download the flyer below to begin sharing these ideas today.

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Sick Days Who? 5 Habits to Keep You Healthy (Hint: Promo Sanitizer)

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA-registered facility

Cold and flu season can have you feeling run down. But life doesn’t stop! You still have work, school, and a million other responsibilities that can’t be avoided. We get it. Being under the weather sucks. What do you do when you strongly suspect Sharon from one-desk-over doesn’t just have allergies?

Living by these 5 easy tips will help you stay healthy and avoid those sick days, even if Sharon refuses to keep her germs to herself.

Wash Hands Thoroughly

It’s the end-all-be-all of avoiding cold and flu season. It may seem like a basic habit, but are you washing correctly? No more of this “rinse and run” behavior allowed! The FDA advises you should “wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.” Take extra time to scrub in between your fingers, up your arms, and underneath your fingernails. You never know where those bad nasties might be hiding.

Use Hand Sanitizer

Ideally, we’d all wash our hands all the time, but this isn’t always possible, especially when the restaurant bathroom line is long and every single soap dispenser is somehow out. In those scenarios where soap and water aren’t available, the CDC suggests using “an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol to reduce the number of germs on your hands.”

Not to toot our own horn, but all our sanitizer is 63.5% alcohol. We’ve worked hard to create the perfect formula for eliminating 99.9% of germs. And because we make our sanitizers in our FDA-registered Utah facility, we have plenty in stock and we’re making more each and every day. From cap to bottle to ingredients: it’s all made here in the USA. 99.9% effective, 100% stocked.

Get back to basics and try our 1 oz. unscented sanitizers. They’re perfectly sized for keeping in your car, purse, desk drawer, or anywhere really. It’s a win-win-win-win.

Stay Hydrated

The FDA also recommends avoiding alcohol and caffeinated products when you’re sick. Now is the time to be avoiding those early morning coffees and late night beers (bummer, we know). Each of these products robs your system of fluids that may help you fight viruses and infections.

Drinking liquids like waters, juices, and herbal teas help replenish the fluids you lose when running a fever or fighting a cold. Try keeping a glass on your desk during the day and next to your bed at night.

Get Enough Sleep

It may seem an obvious solution, but getting adequate rest is essential for avoiding illness. While the necessity of sleep is still largely unknown, scientists do know that sleep is your body’s time to fight bugs, repair injuries, and regenerate energy. A factory update for your body, if you will.

It’s doubly important that you take the time for extra sleep when it’s “under-the-weather” season. Try heading to bed an hour early, avoiding screens for 1-2 hours before bed, and wearing your comfiest pajamas (not because it helps, but because who doesn’t love fuzzy pajamas?)

Keep Common Items Clean

Of course you wash your hands and of course you use sanitizer. But have you thought about sanitizing those things you touch all the time? Studies show that frequently-handled items like light switches, computer keyboards, and cell phones are the guilty culprits of germ transfer. Consider washing and disinfecting those items often to avoid illness. Don’t just wash yourself. Wash your stuff too.

All sanitizer packaging & product is made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility. Learn more at SnugZUSA.com or give us a call at (888) 447-6840.

Want more info about these tips? Check out our sources from the FDA, CDC, Wall Street Journal, and Sleep Advisor.

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It’s Heeeere: Cold & Flu Season, Time to Bring in Promo Sanitizer

no. 22 No Bad Nasties

As winter sets in we all know deep down, even though some of us have a hard time admitting it, that the inevitable and dreaded cold and flu season is soon to follow. Not to scare you, but some might say it’s already here (Pssst…they’re right). Just like a bear goes into hibernation in late November you can count on the Bad Nasties to re-surface from their abhorrent abyss where they’ve been lurking and scheming as to how they’re going to get you sick. People will soon be blowing through sick days faster than Ferris Bueller, it’s time to bring in the reinforcements: promo hand sanitizers from SnugZ USA.

Bad & Nasty

People need to be saved from that unpleasant sick-day-ending to the story. Why? Well, because noone likes the mid-winter office ghost town. Where hacking, sniffling, and nose trumpeting echo through cubicles. And lonely office chairs await their masters’ return.

During these cold months custom branded hand sanitizer is a great opportunity to not only gain exposure for your company, but to lend a clean hand (pun intended) and help prevent people from getting sick. Here’s why hand sanitizer is an effective way to promote your brand this winter:

1 – Sanitizer is a need, not a want. When is comes to health there is no compromise. People will do anything to avoid coming down with the flu. Can you blame them?

2 – Put your brand in their hands (literally). Right this moment someone is reaching into their purse, opening their glove box, heading for the medicine cabinet…you get the picture. Your name and logo will be seen and touched tens if not hundreds of times a day per person. The numbers really begin to add up.

3 – At home, in the car and don’t forget the office. That brings us to our next point, hand sanitizer is a budget friendly item. Meaning, give your customer 2 or 3 to keep you top of mind wherever they have a need for sanitizer.

4 – Going, going, gone. Each and every drop of that hand sanitizer will go to use this cold and flu season. Your marketing dollars will go further with custom branded sanitizer.

5 – They’ll thank you. At the end of the day it’s about developing and nurturing that relationship with your customer. In the end they’ll remember how you gave them a cool item that showed care for their well-being.

Don’t wait for those Bad Nasties to descend on your business, office, customers, or school. Because like death and taxes, those germs will come. Customize and order your promo hand sanitizers today!

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9 Ways to Give Mom the Peace and Serenity She Deserves this Mother’s Day

Mom. Mere. Mutter. Makuahine. Mathair. Madre. Okaasan. Mater. Mama. Me. Mam. Moeder. Ahm. Mae. Mor. Ema. Ina. Aiti. Mana. Ma.

Around the globe there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to say Mom. Think, deep down, what comes to mind when you hear that simple three letter word? Love? Affection? Appreciation? Devotion? Fondness? Friendship? Respect? Tenderness? Care? Birth? Life? Sacrifice? Fun? The list of emotions we feel and the memories we have of our mothers is practically infinite.

No matter which culture you embody, we can all agree on one thing: Moms everywhere are the all-knowing, multi-tasking, no-days-off heroes that deserve to be celebrated and recognized, and not just because it’s Mother’s Day. It’s the one relationship in this life which effortlessly raises the bar above all other relationships on this planet, and these women deserve the best 365 days a year for their commitments as Mom.

Whether she’s pursuing a career, wrangling kids, running the household, or perhaps all of those things, give Mom the peace and serenity she deserves this Mother’s Day (and every day).

Here’s a few custom gift ideas to show Mom all of your love:

8 oz. Scented Tumbler Candle

Help Mom feel right at home by adding some warmth with a fragrant white scented candle inside a 8 oz. tumbler jar. She’ll think of you every time the smell touches her nose. Featuring a variety of options from our White Scented Candles:

  1. Mojito
  2. Tropical Melon
  3. Midnight Woods
  4. Citrus Verbena
  5. Grapefruit Currant
  6. Sugar Cookie
  7. Berry Spice
  8. Revive
  9. Lava

Beech Recycled Felt Tasseled Bookmark

Whether delicately placed within the pages of the family photo album, the latest gripping mystery novel, or to mark a favorite recipe – you will be reminding Mom of the love you share each and every time she turns a page.

DIY Body Butter Set

Give Mom a day at the spa without even having to walk out the front door. She’ll always remember this spa-ready gift set packed with creamy body butter and three all-time favorite essential oils. Perfectly sized sample vials of lavender, lemon, and peppermint are included on stock Zen cards.

Essential Oil Infused Bath Salts in Glass Wire Bale Jar

Does Mom really need a reason to loosen up and unwind? Zen essential oil infused bath salts are as good excuse as any. All she needs to do is dissolve in water and drench herself in rich essential oils and sea salts for the ultimate in pampering and relaxation.

Willow 16 oz. Wide Mouth Mason Jar with Recycled Felt Sleeve

Every once and a while it’s not only okay, but encouraged, to stop and smell the roses. For Moms this occasion should surely be more than one day a year. Picture your mother sipping her favorite tea, coffee or really any beverage she wishes to delight in out of this trendy Mason jar with a fashionable felt sleeve with an elegant leather handle. Did we mention our felt is sustainably made and produced from recycled plastic bottles?

Serenity Concrete Candle

The Serenity 12 oz. Concrete Candle is as comfortable in your perfectly curated Instagram grid as it is positioned in your Mom’s urban loft window. Overlooking that awe inspiring horizon, surrounded by clean, open spaces, it clarifies the mind and heightens the senses. She won’t be able to wait to get home…

Ultimate Spa Set

Everyone needs “me time”, especially Moms. After she opens this gift set on Mother’s Day you won’t see her resurface until Monday. It’s okay, we get it! That’s why we included an essential oil infused apothecary jar candle, bath salts, body butter, two 15 mL essential oil dropper bottles and an a bar of soap that’s infused with essential oil all in a wooden gift box with brown crinkle paper.

Essential Oil Roller Bottle Set

Allow Mom to experience pure paradise of the senses this Mother’s Day. Our therapeutic grade essential oils will ease your mind and will take her body on a relaxing journey. Includes three 10 mL essential oil roller bottles in a gift box with a how to use guide. Choose your 3 favorite signature blends!

Essential Oil Infused Bar Soap

Mom will capture the aroma of pure relaxation and soak away all of her worries with the essential oil infused soap line from Zen. The perfect amount of moisture and with your choice of signature scent, you can be sure to relax this Mother’s Day with Zen.

Need additional custom promotional gift ideas? Visit us at SnugZUSA.com or give us a call (888) 447-6840, our team of experts is standing by.

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Healthy Practices to Keep You Cold & Flu Free

History of the Flu

Have you heard about the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918? According to History.com, it was the deadliest in history, infecting an estimated 500 million people worldwide. At the time, that accumulated for about one-third of the planet’s population. It killed an estimated 20 million to 50 million victims, including 675,000 Americans. The never-before-seen 1918 flu strain was detected first in Europe, United Starts and parts of Asia before making its way around the world. Transport yourself to that time period and try to imagine having no effective drugs, vaccines or treatments for today’s flu let alone, back then.

What is the flu and how do you get it?

WebMD defines it as: Influenza, commonly known as the “flu”, is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses (Bad Nasties). The virus is spread through the air when a person coughs, sneezes, talks etc. You can also become infected by touching something with the virus already on it and then making contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. “Flu season” tends to run from late fall into early spring here in the United States.

Man infected with the influenza or flu virus

So if you’re asking yourself (trust us, you aren’t alone), “How do I protect myself and loved ones from germs and Bad Nasties?”, then here’s some healthy practices to keep you cold and flu free this year:

1. Hygiene

  • Wash your hands often using warm water and anti-bacterial soap for 15-20 seconds.
  • Avoid favorite destinations of germs and Bad Nasties like public restrooms, restaurants, airplanes, and hotels just to name a few.
  • Make it a habit to put on hand sanitizer. When used properly it can eliminate up to 99.9% of germs on skin – Get EQP minus 15% on these best selling sanitizers! Hurry offer ends 2/28/2018

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2. Diet

  • Eat fresh vegetables, meats and other unprocessed foods.
  • Cut out sugar. Did you know sugar can stifle your immune system for several hours after you eat it?
  • Support a healthy immune system by taking nutrition supplements.
  • Drink a proper amount of water.

3. Change Your Lifestyle

  • Exercise: choose a physical activity that’s fun and works for you.
  • Eliminate stress through meditation or yoga (this promotes good health).
  • Rest up. Never take for granted a good night’s sleep, 6-8 hours depending on you.
  • Go outside to enjoy fresh air and sunshine.

 

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5 Ideas to Make Your Corporate Wellness Program Thrive

no. 2 Corporate Wellness

Did you know 80% of employees at companies with booming wellness programs feel more bought in and cared for by employers?

Health and wellness programs have become popular in many companies to bring in and keep top talent, create a fun and productive work environment, and promote overall well being. A successful wellness program strikes a balance between educating employees on self-care while still having fun. If your team isn’t engaged or having fun, they’ll lose interest very quickly. So, make it fun!

Below are 5 ideas (many we’ve used here at SnugZ and experienced the benefit first hand) that you can easily work into your wellness program to make it thrive!

1. Offer Creative Workspaces

Like John Cleese once said, “If you want creative workers give them time to play.” Nobody wants to feel like they are working in a prison cell a.k.a. a cubicle with nothing to stare at but 3 blank walls. Put a ping pong table in the break room, offer colorful and comfy chairs, and surprise them with a desk toy like our RATTLER wood snake cube puzzle.

RATTLER Wood Snake Cube Puzzle (TRATTLER)
RATTLER Wood Snake Cube Puzzle (TRATTLER)

2. Remind People to Get Flu Shots

Flu season is back and is already the most widespread on record. Now is a good time to send out a list of locations offering flu shots (especially those covered by the company’s health insurance). To make it easy, you can also arrange for a company to give flu shots on-site. Give each employee a branded hand sanitizer to promote general health around the office.

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3. Host a Monthly Healthy Potluck

Everyone loves to eat right? Well, even if they don’t, they should! This one’s easy and tasty. First, decide on a day and then put together a sign up sheet with 2 columns (name and what you’re bringing). Announce that it’s been posted in the break room or send it out to individual teams so people can join in.

4. Practice Zen

Take a deep breath. Stress remains an ever-growing problem throughout the world and especially here in the United States. All of us can reduce stress by becoming more mindful through meditation and yoga. Every couple weeks have a yoga instructor come teach a class in the office or hold regular meditation sessions. Uplift the mood of employees, while promoting happiness and well-being by diffusing ZEN essential oils in your work space.

Zen Essential Oil 15 mL Dropper Bottle (NEODB15)
Zen Essential Oil 15 mL Dropper Bottle (NEODB15)

5. Start Walking (Meetings)

Walk and talk. It’s a concept older than time itself. A few reasons to turn your normal everyday meeting into a walking meeting:

  1. Introduce physical activity into your workday
  2. Get a boost of energy by moving
  3. Be inspired by what you see on your journey
  4. Increase collaboration by moving from one conversation to another
  5. Research suggests walking makes people more creative

 

Have more wellness program ideas? We’d love to hear them. Comment below!

 

 

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NEW Selling Opportunities with Zen


Zen Collection from SnugZ USA is a natural aromatherapy line of essential oils, soaps, candles, bath bombs and bath salts to help balance, harmonize and promote the health of the body. Price points range from $1.00 for an essential oil infused natural lip balm all the way to $150.00 for the most luxurious gift set.

What is aromatherapy?

According to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, it is referred to Essential Oil therapy, which can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of the body, mind and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.
So, why are we telling you this?

Corporate & Retail Trends

Demand is growing extremely fast for natural products. From 2015 to 2016 it grew by 11% into a $67.5 billion dollar industry. Major consumer good and food companies are launching their own venture capital projects and investing in natural products. Right now it is all about natural, organic, biodynamic and sustainably grown goods.
How can you take advantage of this trend?

Infographic - Zen Corporate Gift Trends
Infographic – Zen Corporate Gift Trends

Infographic - Zen Resale Opportunities
Infographic – Zen Resale Opportunities

Case Studies

Case 1: Gift w Purchase & Relieving Physical Stress

One major running retailer gives out Bath bombs as a gift with every purchase. This has turned into a successful program that has repeated at 5,000 pieces per order, multiple times. Runners are known to put their bodies through a lot of stress. The essential oil infused salts help with muscle relaxation via soaking in a hot bath.
Item: NBM23 (Bath Bombs)
Quantity: 5,000
End User: Major Running Retailer

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Case 2: Solutions for Weary Tech Pros

The Zen Essentials Gift Set provides the perfect get away for stressed out workers. This well-known tech company wanted to provide a way for their hard working tech professionals to relax and recharge.
Item: ZGS10 (Zen Essentials Gift Set)
Quantity: 450
End User: Well-Known Tech Company

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Case 3: Calming New Parents

This innovative idea was developed for the maternity ward of a premiere Florida hospital and was designed to help promote mental and physical relaxation for parents and newborns.
Item: NCTL-4PACK (4 Pk. Tea Lights)
Scents: 2 Focus, 2 Karma
Quantity: 1,200
End User: Maternity Ward in Premiere Florida Hospital

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Summer Love Event

Summer Love Event

Summer Love

The SnugZ USA Summer Love Event is going on now through July 31, 2017!

Get EQP minus 20%* on our BEST SELLING sunscreen products like the SPF 30 Sunscreen in our Jumbo Tube (ZSUNJT).  This giveaway is a powerful way to spread your brand throughout an outdoor event. As soon as people catch wind of where to get it, you’ll have a huge presence in no time at all.  The perfect summer companion that they’ll use until it’s gone!

Not only is the SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick a cool summer promo, but you’ll be helping protect your customers from harmful UVA and UVB rays. You can trust SnugZ sunscreen to always be compliant with FDA broad-spectrum standards and made with safe ingredients. USA made in an FDA registered facility right here in West Jordan, Utah! Take advantage of our Summer Love Event special pricing while it lasts.

Sunscreen will help your clients increase brand awareness at events in 2017 like:

  •  Fun Runs
  • Marathons
  • Farmer’s Markets
  • Volunteer-Based Events
  • Street Fairs
  • Much more!

 

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12 Places Bad Nasties (Germs) Hang Out

A Germ’s Favorite Destination

Think of every single place you visit or touch during the week: your place of work, the kids toys, two or three restaurants and that is just the tip of the iceberg.  Unfortunately you may not know the last time those places were properly cleaned and disinfected.  According to the CDC 80% of all illness if caused by hand contact.

Sanitizer makes it easy to combat germs and “Bad Nasties” on-the-go.  Make sure you carry it with you and apply often!

12 Places Bad Nasties Hang Out

  1. Public Restrooms
  2. Restuarants
  3. The Office
  4. Air Planes
  5. Hotels & Motels
  6. Swimming Pools
  7. Movie Theaters
  8. Day Care Centers
  9. Schools
  10. Your Home
  11. The Doctors Office (Surprisingly Enough)
  12. Hospitals

Why SnugZ USA Sanitizer?

“SnugZ USA offers hand sanitizer products that are made up of 62%-63% food grade ethyl alcohol. Richard Massey, regulatory affairs director for SnugZ, said the company conducts both in-house and independent testing by an FDA-certified facility to ensure its hand sanitizers are effective and safe.” You’ll want to read the entire article by ASI Central here.

Did you know that sanitizer when used properly can eliminate up to 99.9% of germs?  That’s why it’s such an excellent fall and winter giveaway that everyone will use to keep healthy.

We have several bottle options that are ready to be customized for you! Everything from our 1.9 oz Clear Sanitizer with Carabiner attached to SPF 15 Lip Balm to our unique Duo Bottle with Moisture Bead Sanitizer.  Order today!

 

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Take a Strike Against Cold and Flu Season

Each year everyone stresses the idea of protecting yourself in cold and flu season. But honestly does the flu affect us all? And the bigger picture is how do we protect ourselves?

The truth is 1 in 5 Americans get the flu each year. The United States Center for Disease Control estimates that between 3,000 and 49,000 people die from influenza each year, 90% of which were under the age of 65.

People at high risk are children 6 months to 5 years old, pregnant women, anyone who lives with or cares for infants, health care workers, and adults over 50.

The combination of pneumonia and influenza is the nation’s eighth leading cause of death.

Now that we know the facts, how do we protect ourselves?

Through endless research we have compiled a list of the best tips to prevent your exposure to the cold and flu this season.

  • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables! (for maximum vitamins and minerals)
  • Make sure your hands are clean. Use hand sanitizer or wash hands with warm soapy water.
  • Keep your hands away from your face.
  • Get moving! Exercise boosts immune function.
  • Get plenty of sleep and rest.
  • Decrease stress and meditate
  • Diffuse essential oils into the air (eucalyptus is a great option).
  • Be sure to sneeze properly (into your elbow).
  • If you get sick, stay home.
  • And the single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot.

Be prepared to combat cold and flu germs throughout the day with a bottle of SnugZ hand sanitizer, available in a variety of scents and easy to carry bottles. Check out a few of our favorites like ZSCP or ZS19.

You never know when those germs will strike so keep SnugZ handy this season!

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm