People will get sick all year long but wintertime looks like it's particularly rough on the immune system. "Flu season" isn't really a label that comes from nowhere. Cooler conditions and more extreme weather conditions have all the makings for weakening the immune system. It is actually hard to get rid of the flu when you are fighting to stay warm. It is really hard to keep the colds away when you are jammed within a stuffy house or work space all day and don't have access to fresh air. A residence that never has opened windows is a breeding ground for cold germs. Here are a handful of things that you can do to help out your immune system.
Exercise routinely. Getting exercise frequently will make you sweat and that jacks up your endorphin levels. Not only may it help you stay healthy and regulate your weight, getting regular exercise will make your immune system stronger too. The endorphins that will surge through your whole body don't just help keep your mood elevated during the cold and dark months of winter. They increase the vitality of your immune system so that it is better able to drive back infections. Studies show that getting five days of training weekly can reduce the amount of sick time you take by almost half.
Massages are good. There are plenty of reasons to treat yourself to a pampering "spa day." Swedish massage, specifically, has proven beneficial in fighting off infection. Massages will help raise your blood circulation and will activate the cells that are most beneficial in keeping cold and flu germs from infecting the body. If you need help with relaxing this sort of massage is also very helpful. Lots of things are easier if you aren't bogged down with anxiety.
You might be tempted to stay away from people today for "flu season." After all, the less social interaction you have, the more unlikely you'll be to come into contact with flu and cold germs right? That is, theoretically, the truth. The fact that social interaction, particularly with people you like (your friends) elevates your mood is also true. Nobody is certain why the immune system works much better when you're in a good mood but it does. You will need those afternoons containing friends and fun to stay healthy. Don't stay away from your mates. There are a variety of things that can be done to fight off colds, flues and other diseases but nothing can compare to the boost your immune system receives when you are having fun with your friends and are happy.
Staying healthy in the winter doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, a number of the things that you might be tempted to avoid will be the very things that help you stay healthy. Obviously, before you get all gung ho and try something fresh, you must talk to your doctor. Your health care provider might be able to provide you with some surprising suggestions for fighting off illness during "flu season".
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