Watching the news can be scary nowadays. News about diseases and viruses have gotten a lot of people into panic mode. Some people are so scared that they have resorted to spreading misinformation, scare tactics and even dangerous hacks on sickness prevention on social media. First of all, calm down, guys, viruses are not something new. You don’t have to wait for a miracle to avoid getting sick. To be blunt, if you want to stay healthy, just follow these tried and tested tips that we have been told for years. Here are the 10 commandments on how to prevent sickness:
- Thou shall disinfect surfaces regularly.
Keep your surroundings clean, at home and at work. Use at least 70% rubbing alcohol to wipe down desks, office supplies, door knobs, your laptop and even your smart phones. Basically, everything that you and the people around you touch. And use tissues that you can dispose of immediately. - Thou shall avoid smoking or cigarette smoke.
Studies show that smoking lowers your immune system and cigarette smoke can affect your respiratory system, making it more prone to infections. So, if you smoke, now is the best time to quit. - Thou shall not covet excessive alcohol.
You might want to put down that beer now. Drinking alcohol does not kill the germs in our body! What it does is, it lowers our body temperatures which can harm our immune system and dampen its ability to fight off infections. - Thou shall lessen stress in your life.
Don’t let stress strike you. When you are stressed, your body produces a stress hormone called cortisol that hampers your body’s immunity response. So, relax, meditate a little, play with your dog and spend some quality time with your family. - Thou shall get enough sleep.
One of our biggest mistakes, as we grow older, is sacrificing sleep. Our body needs around 6 to 8 hours of rest, anything less is detrimental to your health. Getting enough sleep is the cheapest and most effective way for your body to recuperate and reproduce healthy cells. Getting less than 6 hours of sleep lowers the number of defensive cells in your body and weakens your immune system, thus making you more vulnerable to sickness. - Thou shall honor water and drink more.
It is vital that you always stay hydrated. Drink at least 8 glasses of water, or more, daily so your body maintains its immune system and flushes away harmful toxins. Did you know that when you are sick, you actually lose more water than usual? - Thou shall not take antibiotics without doctor’s orders.
Antibiotics kill bacteria but not viruses. It is useless to take antibiotics if you have flu or common colds. Taking antibiotics especially without your doctor’s orders may harm good bacteria within your stomach which may cause diarrhea and other gut problems. You also raise the chances of making your body resistant to antibiotics and may produce a superbug! - Thou shall engage in physical activities and exercise.
Exercise boosts your immune system and improves the production of white blood cells and antibodies that fight off the viruses and bad bacteria in your body. It also prevents your body from releasing stress hormones that can also slow your immune system. - Thou shall wash your hands frequently.
Your hands are probably the dirtiest part of your body. Think about it. You touch practically everything that carries germs, bacteria, and possible viruses. Imagine all that making contact with your mouth and your eyes, infecting your body with God-knows-what. One might think wearing face masks is enough but proper handwashing should not be neglected at all. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water regularly, especially before you eat. Alcohol-based sanitizers will help too. Washing hands will not only protect you from dangerous germs and viruses, it also prevents you from transferring the germs and viruses to others. - Thou shall have more nutrition in your diet.
This might be the most important weapon of them all. Do not take nutrition for granted. Enough vitamins and minerals help boost and strengthen your immune system. Citrus fruits, high in Vitamin C, help increase white blood cells. Broccoli is high in Vitamins A, C and E, it has plenty of antioxidants and fiber to flush out toxins. Honey is another superfood that has antibacterial properties. It serves as an effective treatment for cough and sore throat. Other foods that are high in nutrients are garlic, red bell pepper, yogurt, almonds, green tea, shellfish, malunggay and more.
You and your family deserve healthy bodies. Generika supports a healthy life with high quality and affordable products. Actimed and Nutrawell products help give your body the right vitamins and minerals needed to fight off infections and protect you from sickness. All Actimed and Nutrawell products in Generika Drugstore are sourced from reputable local and international manufacturers, certified with the best manufacturing practices that you can trust.
Some of our Actimed immunity boosting products are: - Actimed Multivitamins + Minerals (for adults) is a soft gel capsule that helps add the vitamins and minerals lacking in your diet. Our body requires essential minerals and vitamins to function well. These nutrients work in symphony to grow, steadfast heal, repair damaged cells, organs, and boost our immunity.
- Actimed Ascorbic Acid (for adults) – Vitamin C is an important vitamin and antioxidant that keeps our body strong and healthy. Vitamin C enhances resistance against colds and flu.
- Actimed Ascorbic Acid (for kids) – In a delicious orange flavor, it helps your child’s gums stay healthy, boost their immune system, and keep infections away. Our children require vitamin C for the maintenance of good health and vitality.
Nutrawell, on the other hand, offers vitamins and minerals-rich supplements that can aid in boosting one’s immunity: - Nutrawell Sodium Ascorbate is a mineral salt supplement that may be less irritating than pure ascorbic acid, which is better if you have trouble digesting acidic substances.
- Nutrawell Mangosteen is made from the popular superfood, Mangosteen, with its all natural health benefits like boosting immunity, disease protection, and being rich in powerful antioxidants. It regulates blood pressure and strengthens your heart.
You don’t have to live in fear of diseases and viruses. Just be vigilant and follow these simple commandments that are basically proper hygiene and healthy habits. And, Generika Drugstore is here, a lifetime partner in health and well-being that will help you and your family get access to high quality, affordable healthcare products. Dahil sa Generika, may K ka!
