There are so many diseases these days, and the best way to stay healthy is taking preventive measures. Illnesses such as cold, cough, and headaches are easy to treat but if the right measures are put in place, preventing them is an easy task. The same goes to other diseases such as STD’s, which are very common than you might think. In today’s post, we take a look at some very simple ways that you can make sure to prevent diseases and foster your health.
Simple ways to avoid common illnesses
Wash your hands
The most common ways that germs find their ways into our bodies is through our hands. This is why you should always thoroughly wash your hands with soap after using the restroom, and before eating with your hands. Better yet, use a spoon instead of your bare hands.
Get all vaccines
Particularly for young children, make sure that they get all the vaccines. Throughout the journey of human progression, we have been able to develop vaccines against most diseases; but remember that when a child is born, they are not born with it, it has to be administered in the form of a vaccine.
Also when visiting foreign countries, make sure to consult a doctor and inquire if you might need any vaccinations.
Get enough sleep
To avoid headaches and stress, make sure that you get enough sleep every day. The recommended time is at least seven hours of continuous sleep. The best way to achieve this is to ensure that you go to bed early.
Use protection for sex
These days, there is no public awareness on sexually transmitted diseases, meaning that most of the young people are having unsafe sex. It is important to take preventive measures when having sex, and use condoms for protection. This is the only sure way to prevent STD’s.
Drink clean water
Most of the diseases we know today can be contracted by drinking water that is not clean. No matter how clean water might look, make sure that it has been treated or boiled to kill all the micro-organisms living in it.
Clean your utensils
After you use appliances, make sure to wash the
m with soap, and thoroughly rinse with clean water. When leftovers are left on a particular utensil, they attract bacteria, hence if used without proper washing, these bacteria find their way into the human body and cause diseases.
Follow these simple steps and be sure that your health is in the best state at all times.