You know winter has arrived when sniffles and coughs start doing the rounds. It’s time to get the warm gear out and stock up on immune boosters to protect yourself from getting sick. Staying healthy and warm in winter is not impossible. If you practise healthy habits, you’ll get through winter without having to see a doctor.
Be safe not sorry
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this bears repeating: when in public spaces, take all the safety measures you can to prevent sickness. There are all sorts of germs out in the atmosphere and on surfaces from which you can catch a cold or the flu. Remember to always wash your hands. If you don’t have hand wash nearby, at least sanitise before you touch or eat anything. And if COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s always to keep a safe social distance and wear a mask.
Beat the chill
Reality is that being ill is not pleasant. It’s even more of a pain when you have to cough up money to go visit the doctor. So do what you can to guard against the winter chill and strengthen your immune system to prevent sickness. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. But if you do get sick, hard luck buddy, you should probably go to the doctor. Otherwise here are a few things to make a habit:
Immune-boosting foods
Choosing the right foods to eat can protect you from sickness. So what are these magical immune-boosting foods, you ask?
These are just a few of the foods you can incorporate into your diet to ensure your immune system is strong and supported.
Safe home-made remedies
If you catch symptoms of a cold early, it is possible to get them under control with home remedies that boost immunity. While it’s always safer to go to a professional, these are some safe, timeless home remedies to try:
If none of these precautions and tips help you get better, seek professional medical care. We wish you good health and cosy winter days. Stay safe!