No individual is guaranteed a life free from diseases. No matter what precautions we might take, many of us face at least one health problem during our lifetime. But certain changes to your daily lifestyle pattern will surely bring out the difference. It may well stall the progress of any chronic illness or might also prevent it all together. Apart from helping you in averting diseases, these changes will also improve your quality of life.
Here are some simple precautionary measures that will help you to prevent these infectious bugs from entering your body and will also safeguard you from many diseases.
Don't share personal things:
Avoid sharing personal items such as towel, toothbrush, hankie, razor, shaving brush and even clothes with your friends, family members and close relatives. As these can be the largest carriers of bacteria and viruses. Sharing your personal items such as a shaving kit or a personal scissor puts you on a risk of contracting harmful diseases like HIV AIDS, meningitis, etc. In such scenarios, where you have to share any of your personal items, don’t forget to sterilise it before sharing.
Get appropriate vaccines:
Getting yourself vaccinated in time creates a protective shield around you. It makes your body’s immune system more effective in order to fight diseases. Vaccination against certain diseases like hepatitis, tetanus and polio enhances your body’s defence system. It subsequently helps the body to produce adequate amount of white blood cells to prevent infections.
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Wash hands frequently:
Don’t forget that you are always under a risk of infection especially when out of home. The disease causing bacteria and viruses can flourish on any surfaces for a period of few minutes to several months. Your computer keyboard, your office desk, telephone instrument or even your office glass may contain millions of bacteria. So, the best way to avoid most of these infectious viruses is to frequently wash hands. According to many studies, washing hands thoroughly reduces the chances of getting affected with many health issues. You can also carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to keep your hands free from germs.
Say no to unprotected sex:
“Common honey, let’s do it today! Believe me; nothing will happen if we don’t use it this time.” If you are in a relationship, handle these scenarios with a simple “No”. Indulging in unprotected sex is like digging your own grave. Unprotected sexual activities put you on a risk of getting affected with Sexually Transmitted Diseases like HIV, Type 1 Herpes and Type 2 Herpes. It also increases the chances of unwanted pregnancy. So, always remember to use a condom before going for sex.
Practising these simple but effective tips in your daily life is essential to keep the various types of diseases at bay. Try to be updated with the latest discoveries about vaccines, new medicines and latest developments in the medical world. A good understanding of these will enable you to take wise decisions in life.