Cold is a very common disease. I believe everyone should have had a cold. Colds make people very uncomfortable. Some severe patients may feel weak in their limbs, drowsy, and have no energy. It is necessary to treat the cold in time. If you do not take more precautions, it will become more serious and even lead to the occurrence of other diseases. So for cold patients, what foods should they not eat? .

1. Foods that cannot be eaten with a cold

1. Crude fiber foods

During a cold, people’s gastric motility is weak, so they need to eat more during this period. Try to avoid eating crude fiber foods such as celery, leeks, and chrysanthemum, otherwise it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

2. Sweets

Whether it is high-sugar fruits or desserts, you must fast during a cold. Sweets will not only increase the viscosity of phlegm and increase the amount of phlegm, but also cause abdominal distension and suppress appetite. High-sugar fruits include mango, grapes, lychees, sugar cane, pineapples, red dates, etc.

3. Strong tea and strong coffee

Strong tea and strong coffee can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and sometimes may cause gastroesophageal reflux.

4. High-salt foods

Reducing salt intake can increase the lysozyme content in saliva, protect the mucosal epithelial cells of the mouth and throat, and allow them to secrete more lysozyme. Immunoglobulin and interferon to deal with cold viruses. But you can't skip eating salt when you have a cold, because the body will lose part of the sodium ions during heavy sweating. The salt in cooking is a supplement to the sodium ions. During a cold, the daily salt intake should be controlled within 5 grams.

5. Foods that are too spicy

Exciting foods such as chili peppers can further disrupt fragile gastrointestinal functions and even cause nausea and vomiting.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone not to be superstitious about the legendary "starvation therapy". Not eating will only lead to lack of energy, lowered blood sugar, and lowered resistance, and will not help improve the condition of colds.

The ingredients listed above according to their properties and taste are the ones you should not eat when you have a cold. A cold can cause you to suffer from physical fatigue, mental deterioration and other problems, so timely treatment of colds is key. Chinese medicine reminds you that eating healthily and taking medicine correctly can help you treat colds.

2. Skin care methods during a cold

1. Use a humidifier to double moisturizing

Medicinal medications taken during a cold may dry and dehydrate the skin, so At this time, it is urgent to use a humidifier to moisturize, especially at night, when the air circulation in the room is poor. The humidifier can adjust the moisture content in the air and also make the skin more hydrated.

2. Use cold gel mask to moisturize the skin

The nose is easily blocked during a cold. At this time, you may wish to try applying more cold gel masks on your face. The trick is to put them in the refrigerator before using them, making sure they are cool enough to allow your nose to aerate.

3. Double moisturize your nose

Runny nose is also a major symptom of colds. If you often wipe your nose with a tissue, it will cause the sides of the nose to become red or even peeling, so you need to double moisturize it. For the skin around the nose, you may wish to apply some skin care cream after each wipe. Creams containing ceramides and rich oils are your best choice.

4. Use mint-flavored products

The refreshing and cool smell of mint can help open blocked nasal passages. It can relieve congestion and promote blood circulation. The flow speed is very fast, so the best way to kill two birds with one stone is to choose a mint-flavored mask and apply it on your face to benefit both your skin and nose.

During a cold, drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits. This is not only good for curing the disease, but also protects your skin. Mastering some common sense about skin care during a cold can also prevent your skin from being affected by the disease and causing problems.