Autumn can be better than you thought.
Days are getting shorter, temperatures dropping and evenings are much cooler. That`s the sign of coming autumn.
But who doesn`t love this beautiful season when it`s still sunny, leaves are changing colours and start to fall? The smell of autumn is in the air. Probably September will bring you such feeling. But what with other months like October or November when it`s closer to winter and weather, so as your comfort, is getting worse and worse? You get sick all the time, almost everyday your shoes are covered with mud, and you are seeking desperately for heat. Try to fight with that!
Autumn is a time to focus on preventing or responding to colds, coughs or sore throats. And for people already predisposed to lung problems, such as pneumonia or emphysema it`s necessary to take precautions to minimize vulnerability as we advance towards winter. To avoid getting sick, keep your neck, wrists, and ankles from being exposed to wind and drafts. This is a likely way for an illness to start.
You should remember that the easiest way of getting cold is walking with your feet wet. In order to protect them from the water it`s worth to wear some waterproof shoes like wellingtons which you can change at work. And if you also have problems keeping your floor clean at home, buy a good door mat which will help preserving your floor from getting dirty.
It`s very important to drink lots of fluids to make sure that your skin doesn`t get dry because of the wind. Remember about good diet, eat vegetables such as carrots, onions, potatoes. Avoid spicy food that could irritate your lungs and make them more vulnerable to pathogens.
To support your immunology system try to keep your body fit. Start running or going to the gym. If you don`t have time for that just take a short walk.
But when you get back home, tired and totally wet because of the rain (that took you out of guard) take a hot bath that will make you warm. If it`s a fragranced bath you will feel relaxed. You will be also pleased to have a nice cup of ginger tea, with honey and lemon, and sit by the fireplace. Doesn`t have such a fireplace? Just light candles and sit on a comfortable floor mat with a person you love. That will surely change a terrible day into a romantic evening.
Do not forget about the entertainment that might cheer you up and during the weekends do anything you like. Sleep as long as you wish, and if the sunny Saturday or Sunday happens take as much as you can from it. Go for a trip to nearby park and delight warm you get.
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