Summary :
1. Food
2. Hydration
3. Sleep
4. Physical activity
5. Ventilation and cleaning
6. Hand washing
7. Clothing
8. Distances
9. Nose wash
10. No Stress
10 health tips to avoid getting sick:
1. Food
Food is essential for good health and strengthening the immune system. Here are the main elements that the body needs:
- Vitamins (C and D) and minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium) for the proper functioning of the body and to ensure immune defenses
- Proteins to produce antibodies and fight pathogens
Bad sugar (candies, processed foods, etc.) should be avoided as much as possible, because it reduces the effectiveness of white blood cells in their fight against disease and infection.
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2. Hydration
Water plays a determining role for your health, because it makes it easier to eliminate toxins. Depending in particular on your build and your energy expenditure, it is advisable to drink between 1 and 2 liters of water per day.
3. Sleep
To limit the risk of falling ill, it is important to sleep well. Sleep allows you to replenish physical and mental energy. Experts advise between 7 and 9 hours per night.
4. Physical activity
In winter, it is essential to maintain regular physical activity and get some fresh air. Thus, you stimulate and strengthen your immune defenses, including the production of white blood cells useful to fight against germs and other viruses.
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5. Ventilation and cleaning
Whether at home or at work, remember to air and clean regularly. These two actions contribute to the sanitation of your interior and limit the risks of multiplication and propagation of microbes.
6. Hand washing
Whether with soap and water or with disinfectant, get into the good habit of washing your hands directly after going through places known to be breeding grounds for germs (WC, public transport, etc.).
7. Clothing
Another tip for staying healthy is to keep your temperature as stable as possible. Indeed, the body does not appreciate abrupt changes, which weaken the immune system. So remember to equip yourself well in order to be able to add or remove a layer depending on the ambient temperature.
8. Distances
We got used to it with the Covid pandemic. Keep a safe distance and avoid direct contact with people as much as possible, especially those showing symptoms of illness.
9. Nose wash
Regular cleaning of the nose, even without having symptoms, helps eliminate impurities and pathogens present in the nasal passage. Salt water is even more effective.
10. No Stress
Be zen and relax as much as possible, because the mental aspect is decisive to avoid getting sick. Stress weakens the body and makes it more vulnerable.
Even if you follow these 10 health tips, you can still get sick sometimes. This is why it is important to have health insurance adapted to your needs. To find the ideal fund at the best price, take advantage of our comparison of health insurance premiums.
To complete your basic benefits, also consider taking a look at the complementary health insurance in Switzerland.
Focus: information on health insurance premiums 2023
