It is back to school time! Family members know that they are more prone to getting sick when their child is back in school and among their friends. Here are some simple prevention tips for adults and children to guard against nasty germs. *Frequent hand washing *Don’t share towels, lip balm, other items that may be contaminated with respiratory germs * Wash and disinfect countertops and surfaces regularly. * Take good care of your insides! Eat a nutritious whole foods diet including lots of fruit and veggies. Fermented foods or probiotics creates healthy gut flora which is also a good defense against germs.