Healthy habits that will protect against colds
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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On the nose are New Year and Christmas holidays, because there is simply no time to get sick. But that the temperature, runny nose and headache do not spoil your holiday mood, you need to take care and not ignore the simple rules that will help to stay in perfect health.
- To wash hands
Of course, this is the very first and most important rule that must be adhered to in the autumn-winter period. Cleanliness will help prevent the spread of pathogens.
- Gymnastics and tempering
These are not the most complicated procedures that strengthen immunity, because if you have never done one or the other, then it's never too late to start. For the morning warm-up last 10-15 minutes, then it should be poured cool water, in no case not ice.
- Footwear
Make sure that the street shoes are where it belongs. According to doctors, the infection can spread and not only by airborne droplets, but also with the help of shoes or other items.
- Much water
At the first sign of a cold, drink plenty of fluids. Hydration is an important part of the erosion of viruses and bacteria.
If you like to go to the bath, then be sure to grab some essential oil with the smell of pine needles. It has protective properties and has high antiseptic activity. The same properties have the oil of bergamot, eucalyptus, juniper and lemon.
- Vaccination
Vaccination against influenza is done at will. To date, in our country there are a number of influenza vaccines that are well cleaned and contain only the components of the virus that is relevant in this season.
- Foci of infection
All efforts to save health can be futile if there is a third-party focus of a chronic infection that weakens immunity. It can be chronic sinusitis, sinusitis, adenoiditis, tonsillitis or dental caries.
- Health Recipe
Lemon juice, ginger and honey - a great recipe that supports health. Grated ginger must be mixed with honey and lemon juice. The resulting mixture should be eaten twice a day, and can be used as a tea.
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