Expert Advice for Staying Healthy This Autumn

Expert Advice for, Staying Healthy, This Autumn.
'The Independent' recently spoke with Dr. Babak Ashrafi,
GP and clinical lead for service expansion at Superdrug
Online Doctor, for tips on staying healthy this fall.
Rapid shifts from warm to
cold weather can stress the body
and shock the immune system,
making you more vulnerable
to colds and infections. , Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
Rapid shifts from warm to
cold weather can stress the body
and shock the immune system,
making you more vulnerable
to colds and infections. , Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
It’s important to prepare
your body for this sudden
cold spell, to keep your
immune system on top form, Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
1. Get enough vitamin D, According to Dr. Ashrafi, adding
vitamin D-rich foods to your diet is
key to strengthening your immune system. .
During colder months,
decreased sunlight exposure
can cut your main source of
vitamin D, which is essential
for a healthy immune system, Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
According to the NHS, everyone should consider taking
a daily supplement which contains at least ten
micrograms of vitamin D during fall and winter months.
2. Dress for the weather, Dr. Ashrafi suggests that the body's
core temperature should remain within
a narrow range to function optimally. .
2. Dress for the weather, Dr. Ashrafi suggests that the body's
core temperature should remain within
a narrow range to function optimally. .
When you’re exposed to cold
temperatures, your body works
harder to maintain this temperature,
diverting energy and resources away
from other essential functions,
including immune responses, Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
When you’re exposed to cold
temperatures, your body works
harder to maintain this temperature,
diverting energy and resources away
from other essential functions,
including immune responses, Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'.
3. Stick to a healthy
diet and stay hydrated, Dr. Ashrafi recommends a well-balanced
diet full of fruits, vegetables,
lean protein and whole grains.
Ensure you’re staying hydrated
despite the cold, to keep mucous
membranes moist, helping
to defend against infections, Dr. Babak Ashrafi, GP and clinical lead for service
expansion at Superdrug Online Doctor, via 'The Independent'