Steps on How to Prevent Getting a Cold

There is a common saying that goes thus; Health is Wealth

Ofcourse that's is true! But sometimes there seems to be conditions and circumstances that weigh us down from carry out our day-to-day activities

And that is illness.

When they come there's nothing we can do at that particular time.

Yes! We can treat them

But the best is to prevent them before the even get to us.

Cold is one them

In today's post I'm going to be sharing tips and steps on how to prevent getting a cold.

Here are they.

Eat healthy food with plenty of vitamins

Eating healthy food with plenty of vitamins will keep your immune system going strong. Cold and flu season runs in tandem with candy season — from Halloween to Easter.

So make an effort to fill your plate with vegetables at lunch and dinner, and snack on fruit throughout the day. This helps you to prevent getting a cold.

Wash your hands always

Do so often, especially after using the bathroom or touching inanimate objects, like bathroom faucets and door handles, in public places.

It doesn't really matter if you used your hand to carry out a specific task or not. It is expected of you to always wash your hands whenever you want carry ou any activity that involves eating.

But most people see this as an unnecessary event.

Washing of your hand regularly leads to a healthy life.

You need water a lot

Dehydration can easily occur (especially if you are running a fever or vomiting). If you're unable to keep fluids down, contact your physician.

If you want to stay healthy and avoid all sorts of ailment, you should always drink a lot of water.

Control stress

Studies have shown that people experiencing emotional stress have weakened immune systems and are more likely to catch a cold than their calmer counterparts.

Use disposables 

Disposable cups can be thrown away after each use and prevent accidental spread of the virus from sharing of cups or glasses with someone that is infected with cold.

This is particularly important if you have young children who may try to drink from others' cups.

Please don't smoke

Cigarette smoke can irritate the airways and increase susceptibility to colds and other infections. Even exposure to passive smoke can make you (or your children) more vulnerable to colds.

Relax and rest 

When you feel super stressed or fatigued, your body pumps out the hormone cortisol, which may interfere with your body’s ability to stave off a cold.

So make winding down a priority: take up yoga, try meditation, take a daily stroll through some green space, or prioritize some time after work to make dinner with your family—anything that helps you shake off a long day will help.

Combat stuffiness

Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe.

To do this, squeeze the bulb, gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.