In winter, the incidence of many diseases increases. Taking measures to strengthen the weak immune system as a result of seasonal changes is one of the most important ways to stay healthy in winter. In winter, children, elderly and pregnant women, as well as heart, blood pressure, sugar, liver and kidney disease, such as those with chronic diseases; It is important that they are more careful for diseases such as colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. Memorial Antalya Hospital Department of Internal Medicine Uz. Dr. İrem Özçelik gave information about the measures to be taken to protect against winter diseases.
Do not leave sports in winter
The first step to have a strong immune system is the application of healthy life strategies. In addition to cigarette and other tobacco products, it is important to avoid alcohol. Regular exercise daily has a positive effect on the immune system. For this reason, in the winter months when infections are most common, the sport should not stop and exercise regularly. The element to be considered is the use of clothes and accessories suitable for me. A adult person should perform aerobic exercise for 30 minutes per day (walking, swimming, bikes, etc.). To do this activity outdoors; The resistance required further increases fitness and energy.
Do not neglect the sleep patterns
To increase body resistance, you need to sleep for enough time. Adult A person should sleep for seven or three hours a day. Heart beats, blood pressure and respiratory number decreases during sleep. In addition, the release of useful hormones to the body increases during sleep. Sleep, which is very important for body restoration, such as eating and drinking, should be balanced and regular. The ideal watches for sleep are between 23.00 and 07.00 in the morning.
If your diet is insufficient, get vitamin support
Those who do not consume enough vegetables and fruits, but who prefer more white bread, can receive daily multivitamin and mineral support. Selenium, vitamins A, C, E, multivitamins containing vitamin D and B vitamins known to strengthen the immune system can be used. Although discussions are made on, abundant vitamin C consumption is known to protect from influenza. Recently, many studies have been conducted in people with vitamin D deficiency showing that winter diseases are more common. The easiest way to increase the level of vitamin D is sunbathing. If this is not possible, vitamin D supplements can be taken. It should be remembered that the use of vitamins in high doses will damage more than the creator.
Do not forget to wash your hands
It should be remembered that the simplest and most effective way to prevent common winter diseases is to comply with hygiene rules. The priority should be given to hand cleaning. Hands should be washed in accordance with the rules and should not be in touch with the nose, eye and mouth after contacting the external environments.
Pay attention to the following suggestions in winter;
- Stay away from indoor spaces and places that are not good ventilation.
- Be careful to dress for the season, neither very thin nor too thick clothes.
- Make sure that the temperature of the living environment is 25 degrees at normal time and 22 degrees during sleep.
- Be careful not to be in the same environment as coughing and sneezing people.
- Every year regularly have a flu vaccine in October and November.
- Candy, kidney, lung diseases and bedridden, weakened patients with weakened patients under the supervision of a doctor under the supervision of pneumonia.
- Especially in offices, offices and schools, do not use your private items such as pencils, books, computers and cups with others.
- Do not use the handkerchiefs other than once.
- Increase fluid consumption provided that it is neither too hot nor too cold.
- Do not use antibiotics in particular with the advice of unconscious or pharmacy.
- Wander outdoors on sunny winter days.
- Increase your body energy to prevent depression that may occur in winter. Regular exercise, healthy nutrition and regular sleep; It is important to spend time with friends and to take pleasure activities by taking short breaks in the workplace. Do things that are good for your body and soul.
