Health strategies to prevent infection
Infection, a potential threat hidden in every corner of our lives, could harm our health silently. To be effective against infection, we need a comprehensive health strategy.
Build up your resistance.
Nutritional intake optimization
The body is like a complex machine, and nutrition is the fuel that keeps it running. Ensuring sufficient intake of high-quality proteins, such as chicken, fish, beans, etc., are essential components of antibodies and immunosuppressive cells. For example, a proper daily intake of chicken chests can provide the body with the amino acid required for synthetic immunoglobins. At the same time, increased intake of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and carrots. Orchids, oranges, etc. are good vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances the activity of white cells and helps fight pathogens. In addition, minerals such as zinc and iron, which are involved in the metabolism of immunocellular cells, such as shellfish and red meat, are a good source of zinc.
Regular exercise.
The movement is a powerful weapon to enhance resistance. Anaerobic motion improves CPR function, improves blood circulation and allows immunosuppressive cells to patrol their bodies more quickly. There are at least three jogging arrangements per week for more than 30 minutes each, or for swimming, cycling, etc. Strength training, which increases muscle mass, produces some material useful to the immune system during metabolism. For example, simple push-ups, deep-crowding exercises, etc., help to increase the overall resilience of the body. Long-term adherence to regularity can keep the body’s immune system in good alert.
Quality sleep security
Sleep is a golden period for body repair and reinforcement of the immune system. In sleep, the body is able to regenerate such immuno-regulating substances as cell factors. Adults shall ensure adequate sleep for 7 – 9 hours per night. The establishment of good sleep habits, such as the maintenance of a quiet, dark and cool environment in the bedroom and the avoidance of the use of electronic devices before sleeping, have helped to improve the quality of sleep. A chronic lack of sleep weakens the immune system, as it exhausts the body-guard, making the pathogen more vulnerable to intrusion.
Cut the infection.
Strict personal hygiene
Handwashing is a key defence against infection. Hand-washing using soap and mobile water, with a focus on cleaning the wrists, palms, fingers and nails, for at least 30 seconds at a time. This effectively removes bacteria and viruses contaminated with hands, such as food before and after exposure to objects in public places. In addition to washing hands, it is important to keep the rest of the body clean. Daily bathing, replacement of clean clothes, especially underwear, keeping the skin clean and dry and preventing bacteria from breeding on the skin surface.
Maintenance of environmental health
Our environment may contain a large number of pathogens, so keeping it clean is essential. In the family environment, rooms are regularly cleaned, including cleaning of furniture, cleaning of the ground and cleaning of dust. The surfaces of items that are frequently exposed, such as door handles, remote controls, mobile phones, etc., are regularly wiped with disinfectants. In public places such as hospitals, schools, malls, etc., more attention is paid to sanitation. Cleaning personnel in public places should perform the required disinfection and reduce the transmission of pathogens. In addition, the maintenance of indoor air flow and regular daily window ventilation can effectively reduce the concentration of indoor pathogens.
Careful social behavior.
During the epidemic, access to densely populated sites is minimized. If it is necessary to go, wear the appropriate mask, which will effectively prevent the spread of the pedigree. When communicating with others, maintain a certain social distance, which is generally recommended at least 1.5 m. Avoid close contact with people with infection symptoms, such as hugs, kisses, etc. When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and nose with a paper towel or elbow to prevent the foam from spreading to others.
Preventive measures in special circumstances
Protection in the medical environment
In medical settings such as hospitals, the risk of infection is relatively high. Patients and family members are subject to hospital requirements such as visiting hours, masking and disinfection. Medical personnel are also required to strictly enforce sterile operations and to wear appropriate protective equipment, including masks, gloves, suits, etc. In the case of start-up operations such as surgery, intubation and so forth, it is necessary to ensure that medical equipment is properly sterilized and to prevent medical infection.
Prevention of infection in travel
New pathogens may be exposed during travel, especially to different regions or countries. Pre-departure information on the prevalence of infectious diseases at destination can be provided with the relevant vaccinations, if needed, and may require yellow fever vaccinations in certain parts of Africa. In the course of travel, care is taken to keep the diet healthy, to avoid drinking untreated water sources and to choose, as far as possible, cooked food. In the case of long-distance transport, care is taken to keep personal hygiene and the surrounding environment clean.
By implementing these comprehensive and nuanced health prevention strategies, we can build a strong health line for ourselves and others, reducing the risk of infection and making life healthier and safer.
