How to protect yourself from a cold: doctors named the main rules

22.10.2024 13:13

Many people get colds quite often, believing that it is impossible to protect themselves from them.

However, a number of simple rules will help reduce the risk of disease.

What secrets are worth knowing?

Don't forget about vaccinations

This is one of the most reliable ways to protect yourself from seasonal diseases. Even if you get sick, the disease will be mild, and the risk of complications will be significantly reduced.

Precautionary measures

It is always worth remembering about basic preventive measures. This includes the use of protective equipment, hygiene, gargling at the first signs of a cold, reducing social contacts, and airing out rooms.

Physical training

In order to strengthen the immune system, you need to do various types of physical exercise on a regular basis. Therefore, at least start doing exercises and, if possible, do exercises in your free time.

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Vitamin C

It is worth introducing into the diet a sufficient amount of products that are rich in vitamin C. It is especially worth highlighting all types of citrus fruits and sauerkraut.

Drinks

For prevention purposes, it is worth drinking tea with honey, ginger drink, herbal infusions, berry drinks, cocoa, and chicory every day.

With these simple rules, the risk of getting sick will be reduced to a minimum.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What secrets are worth knowing?
  2. Don't forget about vaccinations
  3. Precautionary measures
  4. Physical training
  5. Vitamin C
  6. Drinks