The off-season period brings many problems for people with chronic diseases and weakened immunity. At this time, it is especially easy to catch a cold – the temperature outside fluctuates from “minus” to “plus”, and the long-awaited heat is deceiving.How to protect yourself from the common cold, said Lyubov Drozdova, chief independent specialist in medical prevention at the National Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine of the Russian Ministry of Health.
1. More vitamins
girl eating cucumberimage source: freepikStock up on fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is especially necessary for the body – it protects against viruses and strengthens the vascular walls.
2. “No” to bad habits
To quit smoking.image source: freepikTobacco and alcohol weaken the body’s protective functions. You should not warm up with alcohol – at first you will feel really warm, but hypothermia will come much faster. If you are cold, brew hot tea.
3. Movement is life
walk in the parkphoto source: divomixIn winter, we move less, but with the arrival of spring, we must gradually enter activity mode. The key word is gradually. Increase physical activity day by day. Do not do exercises that are too complex. Even regular walking can make the body more resilient.
4. Don’t be cold
Snow in the palm treesImage source: @freepik/freepik.comYou should dress according to the weather. Now, for most of the day, the sun shines, because of which it may seem that it is finally warmer. However, the earth has not yet warmed up, and the wind can hardly be called hot. Walking without a hat or with thin nylon tights can therefore cause a cold.
5. Hygiene
Girl washing her face in the morningphoto source: avon-wishRemember to wash your hands when entering the premises from the street. In the off-season, microbes spread especially actively. In addition, at least twice a day you need to air the room. And every week – do wet cleaning.
6. Rest
girl sleeping at workphoto source: v-kurseTry to sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. Lack of rest destroys the protective resources of the body.
7. No self-treatment
Multivitamins.Image source: freepik.com.Do not take any medicine without a doctor’s prescription. Annual preventive examinations and medical examinations are a guarantee of health.The material is for informational purposes only. Before using the site’s recommendations and advice, a full-time consultation with your doctor is necessary.
