The principles that allow, if not avoid, then at least reduce the frequency of colds common for our climate at this time of year, can be reduced to three main components: heat, immunity and water. This year you have Woman’s Day: we’ve already found a lot to help you put these principles into practice.
Heat
No matter how trite it may be, you need to dress for the weather and keep warm both the body itself and its protruding parts – the neck, head, arms and legs.
A sweater under outerwear on the street will not be superfluous, and a spare warm cape or poncho is at work: how many frivolous women have already had a fever due to an office draft!
However, with sweaters and too warm shoes indoors, it is important not to overdo it: to sweat and get wet means to give a cold another chance.
If you get chilled on the way home, you first need to warm up: put on something warm, or take a hot shower, and only then get down to dinner and household chores. If the central heating does not cope with the task of creating a pleasant temperature in the room, you should choose and start a heater. Dinner can be colored with a cup of hot Italian chocolate or mulled wine. High in calories, but health is more expensive, isn’t it?
Immunity
Make sure you get all the vitamins you need; vitamin C should be sufficient. Reliable sources are green onions and sauerkraut, black currants and citruses, which can be used to make a lemon drink, citrus mix, or Jungle Juice.
Getting enough sleep is very important: lack of sleep weakens the immune system, and it is difficult for the body to resist infections. You need to sleep at least seven hours a day. Sleep properly: observe the light regime, do not disregard , make sure to sleep on a suitable .
Water
First, stay hydrated, and second, wash your hands more often.
Heaters often dry out the air around us; not only the skin dries and becomes more sensitive, but also the mucous membranes. They are becoming more permeable to viruses and microorganisms, which are now abundant in the atmosphere. Fortunately, there are many ways to take care of your air environment.
A slightly closer attention to hygiene can also reduce the risk of infection. Wash your hands often so that you do not accidentally touch your lips, eyes or nose to inject someone else’s virus onto them. Start a pack of alcohol wipes at work, and periodically wipe the handset and mouse with them if someone else uses them besides you. Keep a few clean handkerchiefs in your bag, if you don’t have time to change them constantly – switch to paper napkins, at least at this time of year. They look cheaper, but they are much more reliable in terms of biosafety.