Stay healthy this winter

Winter brings dryness and lots of diseases with it. Cold and cough are common problems faced during winters. In order to face all the health related challenges during winters proper diet and care is very important. Check out some tips to remain healthy in winter season.

Winter health tips

Immune system

Continues problem of cold and cough leaves negative impact on your immune system. In order to increase you disease resistance efficiency is is very important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle. Try to consume good amount fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A, C and E like carrot, orange, green leafy vegetables, dry nuts and amla. These food items help in getting rid of any kind of  infections. Food rich in vitamin D like egg, pulses, soybean etc can be consumed to have a strong immune system. These things provide internal energy to the body and protects from cold or any other infection during winters.

Drink plenty of Water

In order to have a good health in winters it is very important to escape from dehydration. Due to less amount of moisture in winters there is a shortage of water in the body. Try to drink at-least 8 glasses of water per day as deficiency of water causes dryness in mucous membrane of skin, nose and lungs. If your body is hydrated then airborne diseases get reduced. You can also consume herbal tea or vegetable soups in place of water as these are anti-oxidants which are very beneficial for health. Lemon slice boiled with water can be put to use during winters. Soy-milk is also very beneficial during winters.

Exercise is must

Although there is no exact season for exercising but in order to keep your body warm and healthy make regular exercise schedules during winters. Try to go for a long walk or you can play any outdoor game with children. Yoga is very beneficial during winters as it provides energy both to mind and body and keeps you warm.

Take proper sleep

8 Hours of sleep will be perfect for winters. Improper sleep and over working conditions can easily leads to tiredness which can  make you ill. As Immune system is little weak during winters and there are airborne infections a tired and weak body gets infected very soon. If you want to say fit during winters then take proper rest by planning you routine as per your convenience.

“The information present here is for general purpose please consult your doctor before taking any medication/ therapy”