Winter : Healthcare Tips 2024

During winter season the skin becomes dry, and person suffers from common cold. Body also becomes stiff in winter. Hair becomes dry and this is a sign where dandruff occurs in the hair scalp. Body needs to be kept warm so that immunity can be built for fighting with varies diseases.

There are some healthcare tips which need to be followed during the winter season: –

Skincare during winter

During winter body becomes very stiff, and skin becomes dry.

During winter season cracking of lips occur

Lip balms can be applied for hydrating the lips. Skin may get damaged due to sun damage so a person should apply a sunscreen while  going outside. Heals may crack during the winter season . Cozy bath in the tub can be used for preventing the heal from getting cracked. Feet needs to be scrubbed well during taking a bath. After that body lotion should be applied to the feet. During winter hot water is a comfortable for taking bath but hot water can damage the skin. A bath can be taken with a moderate warm water and after that skin should be rubbed with a towel in a gentle way.

Hair should be maintained

Dryness of hair occurs during winter. Therefore, hair should be massaged with an oil previous day before applying shampoo. Apart from applying oil conditioners can be applied with shampoo to reduce hair dryness. Hairdryer shouldn’t be used for drying hair as hair becomes frizzy and may fall out. Using too much shampoo makes the hair dry. So, shampoo needs to be done less than three weeks. Lukewarm water needs to used for doing shampoo . During winter hair static occurs. Hair conditioners and hair spray can be used for reducing hair static.

Curing Common Cold

During winter common cold occurs. Nose becomes sneezy and voice cracks. So, nose needs to be rubbed gently, and gargling should be done with warm water and salt. Vicks can be applied to the neck for reducing common cold.

Nutrition during winter

There should be closed attention to the diet. Dieting is the common tip needed during winter. There should be warm liquid foods taken such as herbal tea and soup. Huge amount of protein should be needed in winter. Fruits, vegetables and dry fruits should be taken during winter. Good fats are needed during winter season as it improves body metabolism and prevents to fight against various infections. Herbs and spices should be taken with the meal.

Fish, poultry, lean meat and legumes should be included in the diet as they contain lot of protein in it. Warm glass of milk is required in winter season. Person who has lactose intolerance he or she can drink soymilk, almond milk and any plant based milk. High fibre diet should be included for aged people. During winter as lot of peeing occurs water is avoided. But water is more needed in summer than winter as it reduces the skin from getting dry it avoids weakness and prevents the skin from getting dry. It helps in digesting the food and it helps to improve the kidney function.

Doing physical activity during winter

During winter physical activity needs to be done as it keeps the body fit and healthy. Do exercise for at least 30 minutes. Yoga keeps the body warm. Walking in sun will help in getting Vitamin D. Apart from exercise rest needs to be taken. There should be 8-9 hours of sleep during winter.

Managing stress

Respiratory system, circulatory system, nervous system are affected by taking lot of stress. Drugs and alcohol should not be taken as they affect the body. Isolation should be avoided.

Hands need to be washed

Hands must be washed with running water and soap and tap water should not be wasted. You should clean your hands by rubbing the soap thoroughly on your hands. After washing hands needs to be dried.

Quit Smoking

Smoking affects the lungs where respiratory system gets affected during winter. So, a person should quit smoking if he or she is a smoker.

Clothing

Woolen clothes should be worn in the winter as air is the bad conductor of heat. It warms the skin and prevents from the catching cold.

Apply blanket during sleeping

During sleeping blanket should be applied as it warms the body and prevents the body from catching cold.

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