The winter season brings with it many health problems. We adopt various measures to avoid them, but are all these measures safe?
The cold weather of winter often brings a pleasant feeling, but due to the cold wave, it also causes various health problems. These days, due to the pandemic, health concerns have increased manifold. To avoid this, people adopt many types of known and unknown remedies. Some of these are right, while some are harmful for your health. Let’s talk about these winter care tips today.
During the winter season, special care is required for children, the elderly, pregnant women, people with low immunity and those suffering from chronic diseases.
For centuries, our ancestors have been especially cautious about their health during winters, and there are scientific reasons for this. You will be surprised to know that most of the secrets of their lives are hidden in their daily habits. We too can protect ourselves from many types of infections and diseases by adopting these habits in our daily lives.
Protection from extreme temperatures
It is not just that you have to protect yourself from going out in extremely cold and open air during the winter days but you should also avoid staying in closed and overly hot places which are not ventilated.
These 40 days of harsh winter are sensitive from the health point of view. Image-Shutterstock
Using coal-burning heating devices results in less supply of oxygen to the brain and staying in such unventilated rooms for a long time can lead to headaches, unconsciousness or even death.
Be careful while consuming uncooked, raw foods
Raw vegetables (especially green, leafy vegetables) and poultry products are home to a variety of microbes, including viruses and bacteria. So wash them thoroughly before cooking and ensure they are not undercooked.
Infections transmitted through food can cause bloating, discomfort or diarrhea. Additionally, frozen milk products or packaged dairy products can cause typhoid or other bacterial infections.
Drink enough water
Our body sweats naturally even in winter, and the body still needs water even if we feel less thirsty. By consuming 2 to 3 liters of water every day, you can avoid problems like dehydration, lethargy and dry skin.
People who have kidney stones problem need to take special care of this because the problem can increase due to lack of water in the body.
Adequate amount of sunlight
During winters, we often like to stay in closed rooms and stay wrapped in blankets. The result of this is that the body gets less sunlight, which leads to a deficiency of vitamin D. You should ensure that your skin gets adequate sunlight, especially the elderly and pregnant women, who need more vitamin D, must take care of this.
Dietary sources of vitamin D include nuts, whole grains, dairy products, soy, eggs and green leafy vegetables. It is beneficial to include them in the daily diet.
Exercise
In winters, we often feel lazy due to the weather. In such a situation, due to not doing exercise, our muscles become weak and joints start hurting.
Light to moderate aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes every day is beneficial, but be sure to avoid excessive exercise as doing so in winter increases the risk of joint and muscle damage.
Take care of your personal hygiene
Many times during the winter season, the skin becomes very dry and crusts develop on it. Dry skin starts itching. This can cause fungal infection, which apart from dandruff, can cause many other skin problems.
This can be avoided by taking care of your hygiene, especially around the genitals, armpits, head and feet. Using good moisturizing creams and antifungal intimate washes are also effective ways to prevent infections.