- Drink at least two liters of water a day! This keeps the mucous membranes moist! Dry mucous membranes are the best breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses.
- Make sure to exercise enough, best outside in fresh air! This is also true for the cold season - do not forget to put on warm clothes! When going outside in the fall and winter, this should include a scarf, gloves and a cap. A lot of heat is lost in winter time, especially from the head.
- Make sure to get enough and restful sleep! Studies have shown that enough sleep protects against infection! The amount of sleep needed differs from person to person, usually somewhere between six and ten hours. Bed rest is also a cornerstone in the treatment of colds, the flu and other infectious diseases.
- Balanced diet! This also includes a sufficient intake of vitamins. Vitamin products from the drugstore put you on the safe side.
- Exercise the immune system with hot & cold showers, sauna and endurance training.
- Wash your hands several times a day.
- Air the rooms regularly and prevent the air from becoming dry.
- If possible, avoid large gatherings of people during fall and winter. This is where a multitude of cold viruses are lurking!
