How to survive cold & flu season

On this episode of The Better Show we talk about strategies for staying healthy during cold and flu season. We’ll talk vaccines, hygiene, immune boosting and whether ‘man-flu’ is a real thing. Show Notes 0:51— In a selfless commitment to producing the most authentic show possible, Ian actually has a bad cold as we record this episode. :( 2:42— Why antibiotics don’t work on either the common cold or flu 4:02— The different seasonal cycles of flu season in the Northern and Southern hemispheres and theories about why the flu is seasonal at all 9:35— Does being cold actually make you more prone to getting a cold? 15:06— March offers a public service announcement to clarify once and for all the misconception of a connection between vaccines and Autism 19:20— Do states require flu vaccines for children attending public school? 21:42— March’s bout with walking pneumonia 35:00— What is “the man flu” anyway? 45:08— When is it safe to go back to work after contracting the flu? 47:57— Kids, aspirin, and Reye’s syndrome 56:00— Tips to avoid contracting or spreading the flu or a cold 1:14:00— Ian’s early experiments with immune-boosting mushroom supplements Mentions Vaccine Locator MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil (350mg) ZipFizz multi-vitamin / energy drink Neo-Synephrine (nasal spray) Vitamin D3 K2 The ‘man flu’ is real — and some women are freaking out Why can’t you give children baby aspirin? (WebMD) Ibuprofen May Not Be As Safe As You Think (TIME) Is it OK to exercise if I have a cold? (Mayo Clinic) Vitamin D Research (Steve Gibson) Thorne Research supplements Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!