I believe there are some friends like this around us. We always hear them saying things like "I have a cold again", and it feels like I am always catching a cold. To this kind of people, I want to remind you. You may have a cold-type constitution. Here are some prevention tips.

According to a report by the American health information website "Health Line", the following factors may be the factors that keep you on the road to catching a cold or getting a cold in an endless cycle! 5 things to prevent colds

Bask in the sun, drink more water, wash your hands frequently, sleep more, and stay happy!

1. Lack of vitamin D

The biggest reason why it is easier to catch a cold in winter is probably It is related to insufficient vitamin D. Due to the shorter average sunshine time in winter, thick clothes and tight body coverings in low-temperature climates, it is more difficult to get sunlight. In addition to hindering bone growth, lack of vitamin D will hinder bone growth. According to research, people who consume sufficient vitamin D, Less prone to symptoms of acute respiratory infections, and lack of vitamin D will also affect the functioning of the immune system.

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Spending more time in the sun will definitely help the body synthesize vitamin D. The simplest and fastest way is that although winter in Taiwan is often rainy, you can just take a walk outside during lunch time, or go out for exercise when the weather is nice, and try to seize the opportunity to bask in the sun. This is also a compromise. !

2. Drink too little water

All organs and tissues in the body need adequate water regulation to help transport minerals and nutrients everywhere. Cells, and keep the mouth, nose, and throat moist to prevent viruses or bacteria from directly invading the human body. The human body is composed of 60 to 70% water. Water is lost every day from urination, perspiration, breathing and other channels, so it is very important to replenish water. , but most people are not aware that they are dehydrated and can detect it from small signs, such as dry skin, swelling, joint pain, constipation, fatigue and lethargy, etc.

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It is recommended that healthy adults drink 30 to 40 ml of water per day. An adult weighing 50 kg needs to drink 1500 to 2000 ml of water a day. If you experience increased perspiration, vomiting, or diarrhea when you have a cold, it is best to drink 40 ml of water x your body weight.

3. Insufficient sleep

When the human body is sleeping, the immune system is repairing, and it produces cytokines (Cytokines), which can help fight against foreign viruses. However, if you do not get enough sleep for a long time, , it may lead to a lack of cytokines in the body and reduced immunity. Not only is it easy to catch a cold, but it may even indirectly cause chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

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Adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day, while developing teenagers or children need about 10 hours of sleep. In addition, modern people's sleep quality is often affected due to stress and 3C addiction. If you need to improve your sleep quality, you must remember not to use electronic products one hour before going to bed to avoid disturbing sleep.

4. Don’t wash your hands often

Do you have the habit of washing your hands before eating? Don’t underestimate such a small action, it is very likely to be a potential crisis that will keep you cold! Disease Entering through the mouth, and your hands will come into contact with the mouth, which indirectly allows germs to enter the body. In addition to minor colds, you should also pay special attention to other epidemic diseases that are transmitted through droplets.

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Spending an extra 20 seconds to wash your hands with antibacterial soap or alcohol disinfectant, dry hand products, wet wipes, etc. can effectively block the virus. , bacterial infection.

5. Stressful

Why are stressed people more likely to catch colds? It is mainly related to the inflammatory response.

Chronic stress will cause the body to lose its ability to regulate the "inflammatory" response. When the body is fighting foreign viruses, immune cells will trigger inflammation in the body, such as increased body temperature, muscle aches, and drowsiness. These are all due to When immune cells are attacked by viruses, they will secrete more "cytokines" to help eliminate viruses and bacteria that may invade the body at any time, thus exacerbating cold symptoms.

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Knowing how to properly regulate one's own psychological stress is a very important issue for modern people, such as regular exercise, 3 times a week, 30 to 45 minutes each time. Not only does it improve your health, exercise also increases endorphins, chemicals that help provide the body with "positive energy." In addition, it is also very important to adjust your work and rest schedule well and fall asleep before 12 o'clock. American research points out that people who sleep an average of 60 to 90 more minutes a day have more positive emotional expressions and are happier.