Having healthy habits as a family may lower risk of Covid-19

With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it has become more important to work on improving your health and wellbeing. Adhering to coronavirus precautions is essential to keep you safe from Covid-19 and prevent the disease from spreading. It is also important to maintain or improve your fitness level so that your body is better prepared to fight the viral infection and to reduce the chance of serious Covid-19 complications. What is your family doing to stay safe and sound during the pandemic? In this article, Vidisha Parekh, Dietician and Nutritionist, Kohinoor Hospital – Mumbai highlighted the importance of building healthy family habits during this challenging time and shared some foolproof tips to help your family stay healthy and warm. Also read – Covid-19 pandemic has increased risk factors for suicide worldwide: WHO

Family habits are more than an activity. It is a conscious practice that is practiced in a family in order to stay healthy and hearty. It’s a way of life; It brings the whole family together and strengthens the bond of love and support that each family member shares. Even if everyone has a hectic schedule, in these unprecedented times, try to help everyone in need and fight and keep Covid at bay. Since adults are infected with Covid-19, children are now also susceptible to Covid infection. Some even suggest that the third wave of Covid-19 floating around could put children at greater risk. Also Read – People with a stronger purpose in life will feel less lonely during the pandemic

It is therefore imperative to teach your children the importance of health and all essential measures to combat Covid. Here are some healthy habits that you need to follow as a family: – Read Also – 4 Reasons for Period Irregularities During Lockdown and How To Cope With Them

• Always wear a mask
• Use soap / disinfectant to clean hands.
• Maintain social distance when talking to other children or family members.
• Avoid being around sick people and always keep your mouth closed when coughing and sneezing.
• Family members should get Covid-19 vaccinations to stay protected.
• Try to isolate yourself from other family members in case you experience symptoms such as cough, body pain, fever, and abdominal pain. Disinfect the surfaces often touched by children. Keep the house surfaces clean.
• Do not allow your children to touch the elevator button and then touch their mouth, nose, or eyes.
• Consult a registered nutritionist for a tailored balanced diet and follow a balanced diet of seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and oil seeds, legumes and legumes.
• Eat a family meal every day.
• Try to avoid fried, junk foods, processed foods, ready-to-eat desserts, sodas, and packaged foods and beverages.
• Say no to alcohol and smoking.
• Cultivate good eating habits in your children to help boost their immunity.
• Train together as a family. Go around the house daily or do pranayama, breathing exercises, yoga only under the supervision of a trained professional.
• Meditate with your children for at least 10 minutes each day.
• Take care of the older members and children in the family.
• Elderly people should not skip their medication and stock up on what is needed.
• Stay in touch with the doctor if you notice any abnormal changes in the body. Keep a safe distance from each other at home.
• Limit visitors to your home and avoid being around sick people.

Published: June 25, 2021 8:15 a.m.

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