In autumn, the human body is subjected to serious physiological and psychological tests: cooling down, shortening of sunny days, returning from vacation in hot countries, the end of holidays and preparation for the new school year. About how to avoid “autumn troubles” and maintain health, “socialbites.ca” was told by specialists of JSC “Valenta Pharm”.
In autumn, adults and children spend most of their time indoors, and the amount of vitamin D that the body gets from the sun is noticeably reduced. This is one of the important trace elements associated with the normal functioning of the body’s defense system – a person’s ability to resist various diseases.
Common symptoms of vitamin D deficiency: muscle pain, constant feeling of tiredness, depressed mood, slow-healing wounds, hair loss.
To check the amount of vitamin D in the body, an analysis for its level in the blood is required.
Again in autumn, the weather changes frequently during the day, and the warm rays of the sun are replaced by cool winds, and the rains become more frequent. As a result, this can lead to hypothermia and a weakened immune system to colds.
To protect the body will help simple rules of personal hygiene and a healthy lifestyle.
“Wash your hands frequently with soap and rinse your nose with saline solutions, especially after visiting public places. Walk outdoors. The walk should be at least 30-40 minutes. Make a sleep schedule, sleep 7-9 hours every night. Increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains by choosing foods containing vitamins A, C, B, zinc and calcium, experts say.
If you feel the first discomforts and symptoms of the common cold, it’s important to take immediate emergency measures. To do this, take care in advance of the presence in the home medicine cabinet to alleviate the condition, for example: antiviral drugs, antipyretic Nurofen for adults and Panadol for children, Grammidin for relieving sore throat.
After the holidays, it is also important not to forget about acclimatization – especially when you return home from hot countries, you are very likely to experience its main symptoms – high fever and / or headache, runny nose, cough or sore throat, indigestion, nausea, loss of appetite.
You should plan your return home a few days before you go to work. Acclimatization usually takes 3 to 7 days.
In addition, statistics of the incidence of COVID-19 in Russia have been increasing recently. It is already known that coronavirus can progress as a respiratory disease with all its characteristic symptoms: runny nose, sore throat, cough. Or it can be “masked” as an acute intestinal infection, it all depends on various factors, including immune status.
A few simple rules will help minimize the risks of contracting COVID-19: wear a mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance. If symptoms are found, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Formerly a urologist warned About life-threatening diseases that men think of as prostatitis.