In the early spring, the weather is changeable, the temperature is cold and hot, and symptoms such as runny nose, fever and cough may occur if you are not careful. So, how can we prevent colds? Here, Dr. Xin introduces 8 small ways to keep you away from colds!
First, pay attention to hygiene
Develop a good habit of cleanliness and hygiene, wash hands before meals, especially when going out Immediately after leaving home, cleaning your hands can wash away most bacteria, viruses, etc. Gargle with light salt water every morning and evening or after meals to remove oral bacteria. In addition, you should also wash and dry your clothes frequently to prevent the growth of germs.
Second, cold face and hot feet
Use cold water to cleanse your face every morning. Cold water can enhance the blood circulation of the face. Improve the body’s disease resistance and cold tolerance.
Three, scientific clothing
In early spring, the temperature is changeable, it is not advisable to reduce clothing too early, and you should always pay attention to the weather forecast. Add or remove clothes in time. After exercising and sweating, don’t take off your clothes and hats immediately to avoid colds.
Fourth, ventilation
If you live in an unventilated environment for a long time, dust and germs in the air are easy to accumulate , These germs enter the body through the body’s breathing and cause a cold. It is recommended to open the windows for more than half an hour each morning and night to let the air in the house fresh.
V. Vinegar fumigation
In the season of high incidence of colds, especially when a family member has a cold, vinegar can be used for fumigation. Pour it into a container and boil it. Use this method to fumigate in the house for 15 to 20 minutes every day, which can kill bacteria and viruses in the living room and effectively prevent the occurrence of colds.
Six. Moderate exercise
Do some physical activities every week, such as playing badminton, skipping rope, running, etc. It’s a good way to exercise. You can go outdoors to climb mountains on weekends, which can not only relieve the fatigue of a week’s work, but also promote human metabolism and enhance disease resistance. But it should be noted that physical exercise should be moderate, avoid profuse sweating, and sweat slightly.
Seven, reasonable diet
In daily life, we should pay attention to a variety of diets, and you can eat more vitamin C-rich foods. fruits and vegetables, such as kiwi, strawberries, grapefruit and peppers, tomatoes, etc. In addition, you should also ensure that your daily protein intake is sufficient, and you can try to choose some high-quality proteins, such as eggs, milk, soy products and lean meat.
Drinking more warm water or drinking ginger tea can also effectively prevent colds. Drinking plenty of water can not only meet the needs of the human body, but also have the effect of diuretic detoxification and elimination of waste in the body; using ginger and brown sugar to boil water instead of tea can play a preventive role.
8. Adequate sleep
Ensure adequate sleep to improve immunity and prevent colds. It is best to rest before 10 o’clock in the evening, no more than 11 o’clock at the latest, and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
Nine, scientific massage
① Rub your hands and wipe your face: Rub your palms relatively quickly until it becomes hot. Use two warm palms to rub both sides of the face, first rub up and down, then rotate and rub, dozens of times each, until the face is hot.
2 Rubbing the Yingxiang acupoint: first rub the sides of the nose with both middle fingers for dozens of times, and then use the tip of the middle finger to point the Yingxiang acupoint, which is the depression on both sides of the nose. First press the acupoint hard to make it feel sore and swollen, and then slowly rub the acupoint dozens of times.
Through the above content, everyone should learn how to prevent colds.
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