Tips for stay healthy in winter season | Health Care

Tips for stay healthy in winter season | Health Care 

Tips for stay healthy in winter season.

It is not an easy task to stay healthy in the winter season. With falling temperatures, shorter days and the fact that everyone around you seems to be sniffling, it can feel like a challenge to keep your energy levels up and fend off colds, the flu, or the seasonal depressive symptoms that peak in the winter months. So in this way the winter season brings with it few challenges and health-related risks. That’s why it’s so important to develop rituals that keep you happy, healthy, and energetic.

Here are some tips and best practices so you can avoid common cold weather-related problems of winter-

1. Eat healthy and do exercise.

2. Stay warm because in this season Hypothermia, a sudden and substantial drop in the body temperature, is a condition one can suffer from in cold climates. Seniors are at a higher risk of developing this condition. It is best to ensure that the senior members of your family stay indoors and have everything they need to stay warm, especially at night. 

3. Follow a nutrient-rich diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Keep carbohydrate-laden foods such as white bread and pasta to a minimum and fill your plate with dark leafy greens, winter squash, citrus and pomegranate, which thrive in the chill of winter. These fruits and vegetables are laden with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber which increase your energy. They may help reduce your risk of cancer too. Also, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.

4. Stay hydrated. Make sure you maintain an abundant intake of water. If you don't feel like having chilled water, drink water at room temperature or make yourself a lukewarm lemonade that you can sip on throughout the day.

5. Winter can be a challenging time for people with asthma. Cold and flu viruses can trigger asthma attacks; dry air or smoke from the fireplace can irritate airways; and exacerbate asthma symptoms. Try to avoid known triggers if you can. Cover your mouth with a scarf when going outside. Keep taking your asthma medications, even if you are feeling well. See your doctor in the winter months if you feel your asthma is not under good control.

6. Don't skip doctor visits. Don't avoid routine screenings and doctor's appointments. Otherwise it may be dangerous. It's important to check in periodically with your doctor. Screenings are important for maintaining overall health and catching potential problems early, when they are most treatable.

7. Take care of your skin. The cold and dry air can make your skin's natural oils vanish, and body likes dry, itchy or flaky skin. Keep moisture locked into your skin with a heavy, oil-based moisturizer. Drink plenty of water and eat foods like berries which are high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon, walnuts, or take omega-3 supplements), and consider using a humidifier to help add moisture to the air.

8. Clean your hands. Washing hands with hand-wash, simple soap and water, and using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available, can help keep you from transporting germs from an infected surface to your eyes, nose and mouth.

9. Shower using lukewarm water. Lukewarm showers followed by a moisturizing routine can help avoid skin dryness.

10. Keep some natural remedies at home to take at the first sign of a cold or flu. Olive leaf, garlic, echinacea, elderberry, vitamin C, and zinc may help to boost your immunity and increase our resistance to those nasty winter viruses.

And today, means in the pandemic [COVID-19] season, be sure to follow local and state recommendations, which may include additional strategies such as sanitization, wearing a mask and avoiding large gatherings.

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