How to keep the Flu and Colds away from the Dance Floor (And Away from You)

Well, cold and flu season is upon us again. How can we stay as well as possible, and help others to stay as well as possible too, while we are out dancing and exchanging contact with people we know and don’t know? Here are a few tips that can help us.

1. Keep warm – Many of us do not like to go inside of a club wearing big and bulky coats. If there is a coat room, then there is no problem. If not, and you still don’t want to take the coat, dress in layers, wear a sweater or two, gloves, scarf, and a hat. These don’t take up too much room, and can fit on your chair or in your shoe bag.

2. WASH YOUR HANDS – Universal rule. Since it is impractical to wear gloves while dancing, try to wash your hands after a couple of dances, or use hand gel between dances.

3. Keep moving – exercise. Salsa qualifies, so you should have no problem here.

4. Take vitamins and probiotics – Really important to take during the winter, as less fruits and vegetables may be eaten during this time of the year. Reports have shown that taking probiotics can increase the body’s resistance to bacterial and viral infections.