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

Spring Skincare

Spring weather is quickly approaching and everyone seems to be making their way outside again. Although, with the outdoors, comes the need to protect your skin. The best way to do that this year is to start using sunscreen earlier on—even before summer.

Every year, new studies are being released about the harmful effects of the sun’s rays on our skin. Make it a priority to protect yourself and those around you with sunscreen. Not just with any sunscreen, but with SnugZ USA skin care collection; from traditional SPF 30 and 50, all the way to spray sunscreen and colorful zinc oxide. SnugZ has what it takes to keep you covered! We also carry Aloe vera and a full line of SPF lip balms.

Whatever the event, occasion, or activity may be, stay protected this year and give out some high-quality sunscreen.  Make some positive healthy habits even until the end of summer!

Prevent Flu Season From Starting with SnugZ

 

The leaves have fallen and the snow is approaching. But with the snow comes the bitter cold…cold and Flu season that is!

The peak of flu season starts in late November and ends in March. Based off of studies conducted by the CDC, (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), in the United States, on average, 5-20% of the population gets the flu and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications each year!

The main way influenza or “the flu” virus is spread from person to person is in respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes.

The best way to prevent getting the flu would be to get a flu vaccine. But protecting yourself in more ways than one is ideal.

Be sure to carry SnugZ hand sanitizer to combat germs throughout the day. Check out some popular favorites like ZSCP or ZS19.

You never know who’s touched that door handle, faucet, or hand you just shook. Be prepared with SnugZ!

Do I have to drink water?

Yes! You DO have to drink water!

Wellness programs are the hottest thing to hit the office since Choco Tacos were first stocked in the break room vending machines…mmm Choco Tacos…back to the point!  Getting employees excited and educated about wellness doesn’t have to be daunting. Make it fun by promoting camaraderie and integrating different departments into wellness challenges.  Incorporate teamwork by getting your employees mingling among each other like no other activity can. Stirring up a little friendly competition can bring out hidden talents you didn’t know your employees had.

Keep it positive and fresh by choosing challenges that will include everyone. Companies will always have a few team members that just don’t want to participate, but they will eventually come around if there’s a challenge they feel they can be good at!

SnugZ USA has been doing their own version of “The Biggest Loser by creating fun and motivating challenges for all employees to participate in.

Current challenge: drink 64oz of water every day for at least 1 week.

It may sound easy, but it is actually pretty hard! The idea of this challenge is to include everyone. Heck yeah you’ll be hitting the restroom every hour, but the point is, employees won’t feel left out because it’s not physically or mentally challenging to drink water, and the benefits definitely outweigh any doubts.

What kind of wellness challenges do you incorporate in your company? Let us know!