The Doctor Is In

Make sure you dress appropriately while going out. Check the weather and carry enough clothes to beat the chill. Your clothing is an external defence and just as important to keep your internal immune system strong. You may also consume a daily cup of black/green tea for more antioxidants to keep warm. This also lowers the risks of catching the common cold. To increase the chances of living well throughout the flu and cold season:

Avoid sharing your cellphone with anyone as germs travel from your hands and mouth

If you share a computer at work or home, keep it sanitised with any disinfectant on a regular basis.

It will reduce your chances of catching a sick person8217;s germs

As our hands carry lots of germs, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Frequently wash your hands with soap in hot water throughout the day

What should be our diet during winters?

Start your day with a decent breakfast and a multivitamin diet full of fresh fruits and green vegetables. Have a good amount of Vitamin C, if necessary or suggested by a physician. Make sure your body has necessary energy and nutrients to fight the germs that carry the common cold. Your immune system must be kept at its peak during these months in order to stave off more debilitating illnesses like the flu.

As a preventive measure, you can get yourself vaccinated against influenza and pneumonia, especially those who have recurrent chest congestion problems. In winters, heart patients should avoid rigorous workouts, very rich foods, fried foods, sweets and smoking. Intake of dry fruits in limited quantity is considered alright. Even regular walks in intolerable weather should be avoided.