In the cold season, it seems, from the common cold does not escape. All around the sneezes and coughs, and temperature extremes - the slush, the bitter cold - by themselves create a strain on the weakened body.
It was then, viruses and ready to take us, as they say, cushy, if we are not prepared for their attacks. Our 5 tips to help protect yourself and your family from the dangers of ill, which lurks at every turn.
Less frequently touch other people's things and wash your hands frequently
Carry a pen and use the ones that are in the general access to banks, shops at the cash register. Keep a pack with antibacterial wipes or a bottle of antibacterial and use it after after how touched heavily soiled surfaces (shopping, pharmacy, public transport or toilet Supermarket, Cafe).
As often as possible, wash your hands and do it right:
- moisten with warm water and soap carefully (only friction between the skin and soap helps remove bacteria);
- wipe the skin between the toes;
- wipe the skin of the nail;
- then wash with water and dry.
Often change the bathroom towels in the kitchen
Do not forget that the moist environment ideal for the breeding of bacteria, and in wet towels just heavenly conditions are created for them. Wet used towel dry immediately on the battery, or to submit to the laundry.
Avoid hypothermia
Hypothermia rapidly weakens the immune system because the body spends a lot of forces out to hold down the body temperature. If you were freezing and shivering, it means that the body is already weakened by hypothermia, and as the fight against energy infections he did not have.
Remember, if you freeze, turn on protective gear, and the blood rushes to the vital organs - to the arms, legs and head. They freeze in the first place, therefore, should be warm.
Relax and unwind
Stress and fatigue very quickly weaken the immune system. Experts believe that high levels of cortisol - a stress hormone - increases the risk of developing many times. Try during operation often do 5-10 minute breaks a cup of tea and thinking about pleasant.
Drink plenty of fluids
Nasal mucous - powerful natural barrier which hinders the penetration of microorganisms. But if you drink a little water and dehydrated, dry mucous membrane and protection becomes less effective. Prefer ordinary bottled water without gas, mineral water, juice, tea and herbal uzvar, but the diuretic and dehydrating coffee try to drink no more than two times a day.
Stay healthy and do not lose your optimism!
