15 minutes agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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The winter season has arrived. It will be very cold in a few days. Winter is the favorite season of many people. But in this season there is a need to be a little more cautious about health.
Due to less sunlight in winter, there is deficiency of Vitamin D in the body. Due to this the immune system is affected and many types of diseases can affect us.
Apart from this, winter season is favorable for viruses and bacteria. They become more active in this season. In such a situation, sometimes even a little carelessness can prove costly.
so today news of need In this we will talk about what to do to stay healthy in the cold season. You will also learn that-
- Which diseases are at greater risk in winter?
- What measures should be taken to avoid cold?
Expert- Dr. Bobby Dewan, Senior Physician, Delhi
Question- Why does the risk of diseases increase in the winter season?
answer- In winter the days are short and nights are long. This affects the natural processes of the body and causes fatigue. Due to lack of sunlight, melatonin hormone is produced in excess in the body, which causes sleep and remains sluggish in the body.
Due to dry air in winter, people’s respiratory and immune systems become weak. Due to this, cold, flu, cough and digestive problems are quite common. People mostly stay indoors in winter. Due to this, the risk of spreading infection also increases.
Question- What kind of health problems can occur in winter?
answer- As temperatures drop in the winter, the risk of colds, flu and other infectious diseases increases. It can cause problems like muscle pain, chills, headache, runny nose, sore throat, difficulty in breathing.
Apart from this, blood starts accumulating in the veins of the heart in winter. Due to this, blood circulation in the heart does not occur properly. This is the reason why cases of heart attacks increase in winter.
Apart from this, some common diseases occurring in winter are as follows –
Common Cold: The most common disease occurring in winter is common cold. This is caused by virus. It may cause symptoms like cold, cough and sore throat.
Flu (Influenza): Flu is also caused by viruses. It may cause symptoms like fever, body ache and fatigue.
Bronchitis (phlegm accumulation): This is a respiratory infection. This may cause cough with mucus, chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
sore throat: It is normal to have a sore throat during cold weather. Soreness is usually caused by viral infections like cold or flu. In most cases, sore throat gets better within a week.
Feeling cold: Anyone can feel cold. There may be problems like muscle pain, cough, fever, stomach ache or frequent urination.
Viral gastroenteritis: This infectious virus is called ‘stomach flu’. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach problems.
Question- What precautions should be taken to avoid diseases in winter?
answer- It is very important to keep some things in mind to avoid diseases in winter. For example, maintain proper distance from people who have cold and cough. Be sure to cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing. Apart from this, it is important to keep some other things in mind. See the graphic below-
Question- What is the most important thing to avoid cold?
answer- For this, special attention is required on three things. Understand it with the pointers below-
keep body warm
It is very important to keep your body warm in cold. For this, avoid walking outside too much and drink lukewarm water. If the sun comes out, take sunlight and be physically active. Always wear inner, so that the body remains warm from inside. Keep wearing warm and woolen clothes even outside. This helps in protecting from cold wind.
Let it be warm where we are
To avoid cold, it is important to keep the place where we live warm. For this you can use room heater or blower in your room. Apart from this, keep the doors and windows of your house completely closed, so that cold air cannot come inside.
Eat such things in food which warm the body from within.
Senior Dietitian Dr. Poonam Tiwari says that to avoid cold, there is a need to keep the body warm from outside as much as from inside. For this, include those things in the food which provide warmth from within. However, before eating anything, keep the quantity in mind.
To avoid cold, eating things with hot nature is very beneficial. These keep us warm from within and also help in protecting us from cold.
Question- Which people need to take more care to avoid diseases in winter?
answer- Although everyone needs to take care in cold, but some people should take special care. These include children, pregnant women and the elderly.
Question- How beneficial is it to drink herbal tea in winter?
answer- Drinking herbal tea is very beneficial in winter. Some things are added to herbal tea, which help in keeping the body warm in winter. Such as basil, ginger and lemon. These have properties that strengthen the immune system, which are helpful in protecting from cold.
Question- Should physical activity be done outside in winter?
answer- No, one should try to stay indoors most of the time in winter. If possible, play indoor games with the family, so that energy remains in the body and one does not feel lethargic. However, when the sun shines, you can go to the park and do physical activity. But keep in mind that there are not very cold winds blowing outside.
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