FX.co ★ Top-7 tips to get through pandemic winter

Go to sleep earlier

The main reason why people do not sleep well in winter is that they go to bed too late. That is why it is so hard to get up in the morning. Moreover, most people feel broken all day. Scientists believe that a lack of sleep leads to a rapid accumulation of toxins in the brain. This, in turn, may seriously affect the human immune system. In this regard, the optimal dose of night sleep is approximately 7-8 hours per day. This allows your body to successfully cope with negative attacks and withstand various diseases that worsen in the winter period. It gets dark early in winter, is not that a reason to be in your bed at least an hour earlier?

Take right doses of magnesium

Magnesium deficiency has become the most common problem in winter. This mineral plays an important role in the production of certain proteins in the body, thanks to which the immune system works. What is more, the lack of magnesium affects the psychological state. In this case, people often suffer the so-called "burnout" or simply stress. An additional dose of this mineral in the autumn-winter period significantly calms the nervous system and helps to reduce blood pressure.

Avoid drinking alcohol

During the coronavirus pandemic, the total amount of alcohol consumption has increased significantly. This is mainly caused by the fact that people are experiencing a lot of stress from self-isolation, restrictive measures, and other inconveniences. However, we should remember that alcohol has a side effect. In most cases, it makes people even more depressed and worsens sleep thus deteriorating people’s health. Most doctors do not recommend drinking alcoholic beverages for relaxation more than three times a week. However, even this dose is sometimes enough to develop a negative addiction, which can no longer be managed without the help of a specialist.

Control your D3 and K2 levels

Most of us have to spend this winter in the confined space of an apartment or an office. Under the current conditions, it could be really dangerous to visit public places. Of course, against this background, the body of every person is experiencing a severe shortage of vitamin D. However, thoughtless consumption of this vitamin may lead to unpleasant consequences. Vitamin D3 and K2 is the best combination for our health. This helps our immune system withstand various infections and many other chronic diseases.

Do physical exercises to treat depression

An active lifestyle and frequent physical exercises help people get over a seasonal affective disorder. Citizens of northern regions suffer this type of depression more often than people from other regions. To cope with this condition, doctors advise everyone to do aerobic exercises at least several hours a week. At the same time, the pace and intensity of these exercises do not matter. It is much more important to develop a new habit.

Do not avoid fats

Scientists have already proved that not all fats are equally harmful. Deficiency of some fats may result in a weaker immune system. Therefore, fashionable diets should be postponed until summer. In winter, saturate the body with Omega-3 fatty acids. They help the organism cope with various types of inflammation. It is quite easy to replenish the lack of Omega-3. You should stop eating semi-finished products and various refined oils and include walnuts, chia seeds, wild salmon, sardines, anchovies, eggs of domestic chickens, and flax seeds in the diet.

Cut your refined sugar intake

Excessive consumption of refined sugar can significantly reduce the number of white blood cells that guard the human immune system. We become more susceptible to various infections and diseases without them. In addition, refined sugar is a favorable soil for the growth of "bad" bacteria in the human stomach. Sugar, that is, fast carbohydrates, leads to a surge of energy. However, very soon we feel tired again and become even more stressed. That is why we want to eat a new portion of sugar. You do not need to completely exclude sugar from your diet, you just need to use it in a more useful, unprocessed form, for example, dried fruits.