2/19/13

Beware of these diseases in winter, part 2


Let's continue the discussion, several diseases with alert in winter. Here's more:

3. Influenza

This disease is common and easily spread in the winter due to influenza virus. In a 2007 study found that influenza viruses survive in cold or wet. influenza virus survival at low humidity, which is about 20-30%. Tolerance limit, the virus is difficult to survive on 100 percent humidity.

The solution, we need to keep the body's immunity, because in winter all over the place we were definitely damp or cold. Installing a fireplace to help warm the room, wearing thick clothes and warm, as well as providing personalized medicine accordingly.




4. High cholesterol

In general, urban communities have high cholesterol levels in the winter than in the summer. Changes in cholesterol levels can occur in those who exercise less. Typically, they tend to sleep and lazy during the winter. The researchers concluded that the trend is due to a failure to adapt to the environment. While cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease.

The best solution is to avoid high cholesterol by exercising regularly, and check cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol level in our body is influenced by the amount of LDL and HDL. LDL levels in the blood should ideally <160 mg / dl and HDL levels in the blood ideal> 35 mg / dl, and normal cholesterol levels in the blood is between 160-200 mg / dl.


5. Skin disease
Winter makes the skin disease, disease that causes red and scaly skin sores. This disease gets worse during the months of winter. When the cold air, less sunlight and colder temperatures can make the disease widened. Immediately consult a dermatologist and use moisturizer sparingly.


Eventually that's some review of disease in winter, just prevention is better than cure, may be useful and provide insight for healthy living.

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