How to Face Winter: 10 Precious Tips

HOW TO FACE THE WINTER

The great cold has also hit Italy and many Italians are already in bed with theinfluenceThe frost has entered our homes and now we need to equip ourselves, without waste and in a simple way, for the new temperatures.

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HOW TO STAY HEALTHY IN WINTER

These days we are bombarded with advertising for pharmaceutical products, generally Dietary Supplements, very expensive and ineffective. It's much better to focus on natural remedies at zero cost, or at least with an expenditure inspired by the maximum possible savings. Here's how to deal with thewinter  10 rules, ranging from nutrition to lifestyle, including hygiene and body care.

• DRINK LOTS OF WATER

It's not true that we need to drink plenty of water only in the summer, when the heat causes us to sweat excessively and we need fluids. Water, and a lot of it—not necessarily mineral water, but even tap water—is also important in winter. It allows the body to maintain optimal health and maintain the strength of antibodies that fight the flu.

• NO TO EASY DRUGS

When faced with a bout of flu, or even a fever that makes your day difficult, beware of taking medications without consulting your doctor. Especially if they involve antibiotics. Do-it-yourself medications are always a mistake, even if they're over-the-counter.

• YES TO GYMNASTICS

Even better if combined with swimming: an active lifestyle and physical exercise boost your immune defenses against viruses and bacteria. And the flu is defeated before it even appears.

• FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

They contain essential vitamins C and A, ideal as antioxidants. Citrus juice in the morning, in particular, should become a regular part of our diet. At least until May, when oranges can be replaced with carrot juice, enjoyed throughout the summer.

• FISH OIL

Fruit and vegetables can be combined with the famous Omega 3: you can find them in tablets based on cod liver oil, or even better in natural oil (also cod liver) produced in Norway.

• DRESSING WITHOUT EXCESS

There's no point in stuffing ourselves with clothing as a form of prevention. Instead, we should avoid sudden changes in temperature and wear clothing that keeps us warm but maintains a constant body temperature.

• WELL HUMIDIFIED ENVIRONMENTS

Another mistake is turning your home into a sauna with scorching temperatures and blasting radiators. A well-humidified environment ensures that the hot air dries out the mucous membranes, thus promoting irritation and infections.

• WHEN TO GET VACCINATED

Definitely anyone over the age of 65. For other people, the choice of flu vaccine should be made in consultation with your doctor.

• MANY HOBBIES FOR THE ELDERLY

Activity is very useful when life gets longer: the brain does not oxidize and a good mix of hobbies helps to reduce the typical depressive forms of the solitudeWinter is a season that certainly makes us all feel lonelier.

• WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN

Avoid using unnecessary and expensive disinfectants, but use water and, more sparingly, soap. If you overdo it with hygiene products, you risk damaging the skin's natural balance.

NATURAL REMEDIES TO STAY HEALTHY DURING THE COLD SEASON:

• Natural remedies to prevent red skin during winter
• Fever: How to avoid it with natural remedies. Keep drafts out of your home, drink plenty of fluids, and watch your clothing.
• How to treat fever in children effectively, including with natural remedies
• Natural remedies to calm a cough: simple advice passed down from grandmothers
• Cold hands and feet are more common in women. Resist them with a massage and ginger tea.