Seven ways to prevent influenza
Vaccination is one of the most scientific methods to prevent influenza, and the high incidence of influenza is from/kloc-0 to February.
(2) Taking preventive drugs must be based on scientific common sense, but it is not recommended;
③ Supplementing nutrition and improving the quality of eating, especially eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and less meat;
4 drink plenty of water, this detail should always be kept, and prepare a water cup, the importance and benefits are not much to say;
⑤ Maintain personal hygiene, besides washing hands frequently, keep the oral cavity and nasal cavity clean, reduce contact with closed environment, especially try to wear a mask when going to the hospital;
⑥ Insist on exercise, strengthen physical exercise, improve immunity and get enough sleep;
⑦ Once you are infected with the flu, you should reduce the chances of going out, try to go to the hospital for medical treatment, and find and treat it early.
Chinese medicine also has methods to prevent influenza.
Indoor fumigation
In the flu season, if there are patients at home, besides ventilation and isolation, it is suggested to burn mugwort leaves or moxa sticks, and fumigate the indoor air with the gas generated by their combustion. Studies have shown that the gas produced by the burning of mugwort leaves can inhibit the reproduction of influenza virus, bacteria and other microorganisms in the air and play a role in preventing colds. Fumigating with 5g of Folium Artemisiae Argyi or moxa stick/kloc-0 per square meter for 30-60 minutes. If there are patients with respiratory allergies or asthma at home, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor.
Reasonable work and rest
Appropriate physical exercise, such as walking, running, climbing, playing ball, practicing Tai Ji Chuan, Baduanjin, etc. , can enhance physical fitness, improve the body's ability to resist virus attacks. Keep enough sleep, try not to stay up late, rest in time when you feel tired, and stay energetic. In addition, clothes should be properly added in the morning and evening, and the indoor temperature is 18℃-22℃ when sleeping.
Adjust diet
Avoid eating foods with too much calories and fat during a cold. A diet with more meat and less vegetables will not only increase the burden on the digestive system and reduce human immunity, but also transform dampness into heat, resulting in excessive phlegm and heat, which is not good for the human body. A balanced combination of protein, sugar, fat, minerals and vitamins. Will help to enhance physical fitness. Supplementing more green food is also beneficial to improve immunity.
Hot water soaking feet
Soaking your feet with hot water every night can improve the blood circulation of your feet. Besides expelling cold and wind, it can also warm yang pulse. All the yang meridians of the human body start from the feet, and soaking in hot water can achieve the effects of health care and cold prevention. Soak your feet with hot water every night 15 minutes. You can drop some vinegar or put a little pepper into the water. When soaking feet, the amount of water should not exceed the surface of the feet until the feet are red. You can also rub Yongquan point on the soles of your feet up and down with your palm to drive away the cold in your body. Especially when there are mild discomfort symptoms such as headache, chills and general pain, soaking feet with hot water can help to block the occurrence of colds.
Massage acupoints
Acupoint massage on the head and face plays an important role in preventing and treating colds. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the head is the meeting of all yang, and the yang of human meridians will be on the head and face. Massage the acupoints on the head and face can prevent and treat colds. Rub your hands together first every morning, and then massage your palms up and down to Xiang Ying point 18 times, which can prevent colds and relieve symptoms such as stuffy nose and runny nose. In addition, massaging the temples and Fengchi points back and forth until they get fever can also prevent colds and relieve symptoms such as headache and neck discomfort after colds.