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By Millsy
12 April 2008 16:07
Every winter I seem to be struck down with every bug going. How can I stay healthy until spring?
By Yours Health Expert
The winter weather often takes a toll on our health; follow our simple six step guide to staying sniffle free.
Wash your hands It sounds simple but washing your hands and keeping your house clean could help prevent the spread of colds and flu. A report in the British Medical Journal found that good hygiene could be more effective than drugs for preventing colds and flu. So wash your hands regularly and always cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. Apparently viruses can survive up to two days outside your body, so wipe them out by giving your surfaces at home and your desk at work a regular going over with an anti-bacterial cleaner.
Stay warm Each year over 25,000 older people lose their lives to a preventable cold-related illness according to Age Concern - make sure you're not one of them by staying warm and toasty this winter. Wear lots of thin layers rather than one thick jumper, to trap in heat. Keep moving as much as you can - any activity will help to keep out the cold. Crank up your thermostat and keep your home heated to between 21 and 24 degrees. Remember if you're worried about bills, that everyone over 60 can claim the Winter Fuel Payment. The Pension Service have advice on how to claim yours.
Beat cold sores Cold weather, tiredness, stress and hormone problems could trigger the emergence of an painful cold sore - but don't despair, one in five people suffer from them, and there are things you can do to prevent them. Follow a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruit and veg to keep your immune system in top shape. But steer clear of foods such as chocolate, nuts and cereals, which contain the amino acid arginine, known to stimulate the herpes virus that causes cold sores. If they're bothering you, apply an anti-viral cream up to four times a day.
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TawnyCollyn says
I understand that you're affraid of a flu or other weakeness provoked by winter, but somehow I don't get it. I had an uncle who managed to easily accommodate in assisted living communities. His whole life he was more preoccupied with living the life instead of dodging it.
03 May 2012 20:30
Claudycontreras says
You should use some hydratating creams in order to protect your skin of cold.Also it is recomended to take as many vitamins as possible and some Male enhancement supplements as they contain iron and calcium.
18 April 2012 15:53
marcepinkie says
The most important thing in my opinion is to avoid crowded places where it is very easy to get an infection. Eating lots of vegetables and fruits is always helping or if you don't like them, then taking vitamins is always an option. Even a simple candida infection treatment can be avoided if you are careful.
06 April 2012 15:31
LenBrannon says
I guess that everybody had problems with staying healthy in winter. A friend of mine, who works at a nyc cosmetic dentists clinic told me that in the cold season he had many more pacients. As a general rule, try to dress well when you go out.
02 April 2012 09:25
JaniceRegana says
I'm usually terribly stressed, this may indeed be the cause for my annual flues. I had no idea this could lower the body immunity, I pretty much got used to searching for pills on an online pharmacy Mexico clinic every year, now.
09 March 2012 11:42
