How to stay healthy during winter?
Adjusting to a new country is an exiting process, one that might bring about many
new adventures. Nevertheless, getting used to the new weather and local ’illnesses’
is always a problem. Taking care of your health, thus, should be top priority. After
all, no one likes to get sick in a foreign country. We would like to provide you
with some advices to assist you in staying healthy and enjoy this cold season.
During fall and winter, air heating systems are widely used to warm up living spaces.
Heating systems dry out the air and the human body. The body becomes more vulnerable
to bacteria that are commonly found in houses or office spaces. That is why many
people experience flues and colds during winter time. It is very important that
you have a healthy balanced diet during this season, one which includes plenty of
fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin C. This will assist in preventing and
getting over colds and flues. Some of these foods are oranges, banana, kiwi, cranberries,
carrots, onion, and garlic.
Here are some tips concerning your health:
- Wash your hands frequently. This is often your best defense. Wash
the entire hand using warm water and soap.
- Avoid putting your hands near your eyes, nose or mouth, unless
you have washed. Most bacteria and germs are spread from a surface to your hands
to
your face. Few germs are transmitted through the air.
- Clean your shared spaces more often than other times of the year.
Remember phones, keyboards, office equipment and other items used by several
people during the day
- Get enough sleep. During sleep, your body's immune system goes
into high gear to protect you from illness. Lack of sleep can reduce immune functioning
making you susceptible to sickness.
- Drink more water. In the fall and winter, it is easy to overlook
your thirst and get dehydrated. Make sure you consume 8 glasses a day.
- Continue a moderate exercise program. Try to maintain a 3-4 day
a week exercise routine. it will stimulate your immune system
- Eat healthily. A good rule is to eat 10-15 calories per pound
of ’desired body weight.’ If your ideal weight is 170 lbs, then consume
1700-2550 calories a
day (1700 for sedentary individuals and 2550 for extremely active
types.)
- Limit alcohol intake. Alcohol can be dehydrating which, in turn,
may decrease your resistance to bacteria.