With the warmer weather, many people go to the countryside. To relax in nature without harm to health, you should choose the right clothes and distribute physical activity when working in the garden. INVITRO therapist Ivan Romasov told socialbites.ca about this.
According to the expert, you should not rush to switch to summer clothes because outside the city, the temperature is lower and open spaces are better ventilated. Rain is also possible.
“It is better to dress in layers: if the weather warms up, you can take off an extra layer of clothing. More floors will provide better thermal insulation in cold weather. In terms of outerwear, the tourist is better to give preference to windproof and waterproof jackets and raincoats. It is better to wear shoes with thick soles so that the foot does not freeze. Considering that spring is in the garden and snakes are mating season, high-heeled shoes, long socks and only trousers should be preferred. In addition to snake bites, all these many layers on the legs will provide protection against ticks. It is important not to forget the title, ”said the doctor.
In addition, the garden is the cause of many health problems. Therefore, it is important not to rush all the gardening work at once.
“If you immediately put such a load on the body, back pain, joint pain, sprains and other problems cannot be avoided. Because gardening is different from exercising, this can happen even if you’ve been exercising all year. Try not to spend more than 2-3 hours in the garden at a time.”
Among the most common injuries in the country are bruises, bruises, cuts, sprains. To deal with them, you need to properly assemble a first-aid kit: it should contain bactericidal plasters, antiseptics, painkillers, bandages, allergy medications, poisoning and colds. You can also get a tetanus vaccine.
“Another reason to get vaccinated is ticks. They are particularly active in the spring and can carry tick-borne encephalitis. A timely vaccination will help prevent this disease. The course consists of two doses of vaccine. From other insects, repellents, mosquito nets, ultrasonic repellents and other means will help. Mosquitoes and sandflies in the middle lane usually do not carry any diseases, so you should not be particularly afraid of them, ”the therapist suggested.
Proper clothing and behavior will help against snakes: If you see a snake, freeze. The doctor announced that he would crawl away on his own.
“In extreme cases, you can throw a stone or other object near him to make him afraid and crawl away. Knock loudly as you walk, look under your feet, and mow the lawn in time so the snakes don’t hide there. If you find a snake hole in a cottage, do not get there with your hands or any objects. It is best to fill it with water (from the hose) and set it aside. The water will drive the snake out of its nest and crawl away on its own. If, nevertheless, the snake bit him, it is better not to resort to independent methods of rescue and go to the hospital as soon as possible, ”the doctor concluded.
Formerly socialbites.ca Wrote About which snakes can bite in Moscow and the Moscow region.