Information from Clemson UMC Parish Health Ministry

On this page CUMC Parish Health Ministry with an interest in Healthy Bodies, Healthy Spirits will offer tips on topics such as disease prevention, health promotion, and mental and spiritual wellness. The information will cover children, youth, adults and older adults. Check here often for new information and feel free to contact Sandy Smith at ssandra@clemson.edu if you have any suggestions or areas of interest.

Reduce your chances of catching a cold:

1. Carry your own pen. Borrowing others or using the one at the bank exposes you to germs.

2. Sneeze into your elbow. If you are caught without a tissue, it keeps germs off your hands.

3. After using a public restroom, dry hands with a paper towel. Then use the towel to turn off the faucet and open the restroom door.

4. Use your cell phone instead of making a call from someone else’s phone.

5. Flip the light switch on and off with the back of your hand. It lessens the chance you will transfer germs toward your face.