During the wintertime, we are more prone to getting sick. After all, it's called "flu and cold season" for a reason. As I am writing this article, I am sick with an upper respiratory infection as is the rest of my family. If you are also going through an illness, you understand how draining it can be to try to continue your activities of daily living while still being sick. For many of us, sick days are unbearable because we hate to be sick. Other people enjoy sick days because they can take a break from regular, everyday life. Whether you fall in the spectrum of the former or the latter, most of us do not like being sick. The days off can be appreciated, but being sick is no fun. The best way to prevent getting sick is by taking precautions. If you are trying to avoid being sick this year, here are five ways to stay healthy this winter:Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Dragana991