Therapist Svetlana Burnatskaya: health problems in the fall can arise due to the fact that the body is deficient in vitamin D.
Before the cloudy and cold autumn-winter season with weather that negatively affects health finally sets in, you need to take care of your immunity in advance, – this is what doctor Burnatskaya said in a conversation with Izvestia, explaining how to protect your health in the fall. The doctor noted that the typical ailments of this time of year – sleep disorders, fatigue, depression, susceptibility to acute respiratory viral infections – are largely due to a lack of sunlight and the associated “breakdown” of biorhythms and a lack of vitamin D, which is important for immunity.
“Sunlight has a great impact on a person's well-being, affecting the production of hormones such as melatonin and serotonin. Lack of sunlight also leads to a lack of vitamin D, which can lead to a number of problems, including decreased immunity,” the therapist noted.
Burnatskaya stated that to protect against acute respiratory viral infections, which are common in the fall, one should get a preventive flu shot and also take vitamin D.
“Vitamin D should be taken constantly or according to a certain schedule, after consulting with a doctor.”
In addition, the doctor advises including foods rich in vitamin D in the diet: these include fatty fish, caviar, cod liver, and dairy products. In addition, dietary sources of calcium in the form of cheese, milk, many vegetables, and greens will be very useful.
Another important thing is to get enough sleep. According to Burnatskaya, you need to get at least eight hours of sleep at night. You also need to increase your stress resistance, develop a positive attitude towards life, learn to enjoy even the little things, since the body, protected from stress, is less susceptible to diseases.
An additional way to protect your health in the fall is to walk in the fresh air, walk more.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about how to strengthen the immune system by consuming honey.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Svetlana Burnatskaya Health physician, occupational therapist