Tips for staying warm and avoiding colds.
Temperatures in the northern provinces have dropped significantly these days. The severe cold weather greatly affects health, especially for the elderly and young children. Everyone needs to know how to keep warm and protect themselves and their families from the cold, avoiding colds.
In freezing weather, children are very vulnerable. Dr. Vu Cong Thang, lecturer at Phenika University, shares 5 tips on how to properly care for and keep your child warm, helping them avoid colds and runny noses.
Principles of layering clothes:When dressing your baby, prioritize lightweight, breathable clothing. Layer your baby's clothes only a few times instead of thick layers. For example, you could dress your baby in a comfortable, absorbent long-sleeved shirt underneath, then add a layer of wool and a puffer jacket on top. Too many layers can make your baby uncomfortable, hot, and sweaty.
A warm but not humid living space:During the cold season, many families keep their doors and windows closed to stay warm, but this can lead to dampness and mold, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, parents should take advantage of opening the doors and windows for a certain period of time to let sunlight into the house and allow for better air circulation. Alternatively, they can use heaters, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers indoors.
Drink water regularly:Cold weather may make you feel less thirsty, but your body still needs adequate hydration. Sufficient water also helps regulate body temperature and protects your child's immune system. Therefore, parents should remind their children to drink enough water, and warm water is recommended.
Change your shower schedule:During the cold winter months, mothers can bathe their babies with warm water for a short time. Bathing should be quicker and done earlier to avoid colds. After bathing, remember to moisturize your baby's skin.
Nutrition:Parents need to ensure a balanced diet of protein, fats, carbohydrates, and fiber to boost their child's immunity. They can also use soups and foods that help warm the child's body.
For adultsTo reduce the feeling of coldness and maintain good health, you can use several tips: Drink ginger-honey tea, cinnamon tea, etc., in the morning. If you have to work outdoors, keep your ears, neck, hands, and feet warm when going outside; you can also use heat patches. Add a little salt and crushed ginger to a basin of warm water and soak your feet before bed to regulate blood circulation and keep your body warm. Increase exercise or light physical activity to help your body generate more heat. Maintain a nutritious diet. Increase your intake of protein and spicy seasonings such as onions, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon. Avoid cold drinks and alcoholic beverages.
