In the world in which we live, bacteria and viruses are like hidden “beasts”, everywhere, always looking for our health. There is no need to worry, however, that with practical antibacterial tricks we can cope and live healthy lives.
I. Daily cleaning is the key
1 Handwashing: This is the most basic and important antibacterial step. Both hands are exposed to a variety of objects on a daily basis and are vulnerable to a high level of infection. Following pre-dinning, coughing and sneezing, contact with public facilities (e.g. elevator buttons, door handles), it is essential that each part of the hands, including the palm, back, finger stitches, fingertips, thumbs and wrists, be carefully rinsed with soap or hand-washing, in accordance with the “seven-step wash” method, for a period of more than 20 seconds, and that they be washed with liquid water. This effectively removes bacteria and viruses from the hands and prevents the disease from being transmitted by hand to the mouth, nasal cavity and eyes.
Regular bathing and change of clothing: The skin is the first line of protection against disease in the human body, and regular bathing removes stains, greases and bacteria from the skin surface and keeps the skin clean and healthy. At the same time, it was necessary to change clothes, especially underwear and socks, because they were close to the body and tended to breed bacteria. During the high-prevalence flu season, the timely replacement of jackets upon return from outside also reduces the risk of bringing the fungi home.
II. Living environment protection
1. Ventilation: Both the room where the house is occupied and the office where the work is performed are guaranteed to open the window on a regular basis every day. The flow of fresh air can dilute potential indoor bacterial concentrations and reduce the risk of infection. In particular, ventilation is more important in densely populated indoor areas, such as classrooms, conference rooms, etc. It is recommended that there be at least 2 – 3 ventilations per day for about 30 minutes each.
Clean cleaning and disinfection of frequently exposed objects: items that are frequently exposed on a daily basis, such as mobile phones, computer keyboards, mouse, remote controls, etc., often have bacteria and viruses on their surfaces. They can be periodically wiped with disinfected wet towels or 75% of the alcoholic cotton balls. In addition, household furniture surfaces, floors, etc. can be cleaned with diluted disinfectant fluids on a regular basis in order to eliminate the “hotbed” in which the disease breeds.
iii. Dietal antigens to assist
Eat anti-bacterial foods: Nature provides us with many anti-bacterial foods. For example, the garlic contained in garlic has a strong anti-inflammatory capacity and can inhibit the growth and reproduction of a wide range of bacteria, such as coli and yellow grapes. When eaten, garlic can be shredded or crushed, and then cooked after a moment, so that it can be more resistant to bacteria. In addition, ginger and onions have some anti-bacterial properties, which are appropriately added to the daily diet and contribute to the body ‘ s anti-bacterial capacity.
2. Reasonable diets with increased immunity: a balanced diet, rich proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibres, which enhances the body ‘ s immunity and gives the body a stronger antibacterial capacity. Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as oranges and lemons with vitamin C, helps to increase the activity of white cells and improve the body ‘ s resistance to infection; foods such as meat, fish and beans provide good quality protein to the body and are important nutrients for maintaining the proper functioning of the immune system.
IV. Healthy living habits to build lines of defence
1. Adequate sleep: Sleep is an important time for body self-rehabilitation and adjustment, during which the body produces various immune cells and antibodies that enhance the functioning of the immune system. A high-quality sleep of 7 – 8 hours per day should be guaranteed, a regular rest time should be established, a quiet, comfortable, dark and cool sleep environment should be created, which will help to improve the quality of sleep, allow the body to rest and recover in sleep and better combat the disease.
Moderate exercise: Regular and moderate exercise, such as walking, jogging, yoga, swimming, etc., can promote blood circulation, enhance CPR function, and improve the metabolic level and immunity of the body. Sport can also contribute to the physical distribution of substances such as endorphine, which helps to reduce stress, while chronic high stress conditions inhibit the functioning of the immune system. At least three to five campaigns per week, each for more than 30 minutes, with a long-term persistence, can build a strong anti-bacterial line for the body.
With these anti-bacterial tricks, and from all aspects of life, we can effectively reduce the incidence of disease, maintain our health and enjoy a healthy and good life by laughing at the invisible “enemy”.
