It’s time to crank up the heat, wrap your cold hand and sit with a cup of hot tea, maybe even a good book. The last thing you want to worry about if the sniffles, that turn into a sore throat and then the cough and fever. Ever wonder what you can do to keep your body’s defenses up? Here are a few ideas: Take probiotics. They can be found at your local health food store and they boost your immune system defenses. A capsule of two every morning before you go out the door, it is simple and quick. Eat garlic. This is a natural antibiotic and have medicinal value that not only keep vampires away but the doctor also. Take a good multi vitamin. This is good ammunition to combat the germs you come in contact with. Wash your hands. Shopping cars and doorknob’s have many things we cannot see, so protect yourself against them with hand sanitizer. Make good food choices. Stock your body with balanced nutrition so it can function properly. Treat you body well and it will return the favor. Rest. Getting enough sleep and being well rested to the best defense to illness. It not only enhances your immune system, but helps you get through your day. These simple yet overlooked tips should take you through winter and cold-season sniffle-free.