1. What's Cold and Flu?
The common cold and flu are viral infections that affect the respiratory system.
Cold is usually mild and includes water through the nose, sneeze, throat pain, mild cough, etc. These symptoms are visible.
On the other hand, flu can be relatively more severe, such as fever, body ache, headache, excessive fatigue, dry cough, etc.
Cold and flu usually spread easily from one person to another, especially during weather changes or when the immune system is weak.
2. Why is it important to have a balanced diet and lifestyle?
Although viruses mainly cause colds and flu, these infections are quickly controlled if the body’s immunity is good. This is where lifestyle, diet and balance play an important role.
Lifestyle: The right lifestyle helps the body to fight viruses, increase immunity and in many other ways. For example, it reduces the severity of the infection, helps to recover faster.
A sedentary lifestyle and lack of sleep can increase the symptoms of cold and flu.
Diet: During the cold and flu season, the body’s need for nutrients increases. A healthy diet boosts the immune system, calms the body and promotes good health.
Light, hot and nutritious food is very useful at this time, and cold and over-processed food can increase the problem.
Balance:
- Stress and restlessness
- Weakens the immune system
- Increases the time to recover
So, a calm mind, adequate sleep and breathing balance. It activates the body’s natural healing process and helps the body to respond quickly during illness.
Lifestyle
- Don’t lie in bed all day
- Get fresh air in the morning and evening.
- Keep the house clean and airy.
- Keep the body warm.
- Get enough rest.
- Wear clean clothes.
- Take a bath in hot water in a short time (approximately 10 minutes) and immediately put on dry clothes and take cool air after the bath.
AVOID
- If the fever is too high, if the body is too weak, take a bath with cold water and late at night.
- Avoid staying up late at night, staying in wet clothes, excessive screen time, and going out in cold places.
Diet
- Hot water and a light soup
- Eat light and simple food instead of heavy food
- Eat at the same time every day
- Keep the body hydrated
- You can eat hot water or ginger with honey
- Herbal tea, green tea can be consumed (maximum 2 cups)
- Garlic can be used in cooking
AVOID
- Cold drinks, fast food/junk food, sweet food, excess oil-sweetened
- Heavy food, refrigerated food, ice cream
- Eating late at night.
Balance
- Stay calm, don’t stress, don’t rush
- Sleep and wake up on time
- Keep your nose and mouth clean
- Practice deep breathing
- It is better not to do heavy work in case of illness
- Slowly return to the normal routine, not abruptly
Caution: This information is shared for general awareness and educational purposes. Everyone’s body is different, so if you have ongoing concerns, it’s always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional. Use this information mindfully.
