Some Ways to Stay Healthy Previous Next Print Share None of us want to be sick. Because illness is a matter of hassle and expense. Not only does being ill make you feel bad, but it also prevents you from going to work or school , earning money, or looking after your own family. In addition, she needs another person to care for her, and she may have to spend a lot of money on expensive drugs or medical treatment. A well-known proverb says , " It is better to be cautious before danger strikes." It is true that some diseases cannot be avoided. However , there are many things you can do to help prevent or treat your illness. Consider five things that will help you stay healthy. 1 Adhere to good hygiene According to the Mayo Clinic , " the best way to prevent illness and infection" is to wash your hands. The main cause of colds is rubbing the nose or eyes while having germs on the hands . The best way to protect yourself from such germs is to wash your hands regularly. Adherence to good hygiene can also prevent the spread of various deadly diseases , such as pneumonia and diarrhea. This disease kills more than two million children under the age of five each year. Even the deadly Ebola virus infection rate can be reduced by developing common habits such as hand washing. It is especially important to wash your hands at certain times so that you can keep yourself and others healthy. Basically wash your hands during these times: After using the toilet. After changing the baby's diaper or using their toilet. Clean the wound or cut area before and after applying the medicine. Before and after visiting a sick person. Before preparing food , serving it or eating. After sneezing , coughing and sneezing. After touching an animal or cleaning its feces. After cleaning the garbage. And don't take the issue of proper hand washing lightly. Research has shown that most people who use public toilets do not wash their hands afterwards , or even if they do, do not wash properly. How should hands be washed ? Soak your hands in clean water and apply soap. Make foam by rubbing with both hands and at the same time clean the nails , big toe , back of the hand and the area between the fingers. Rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands under clean water. Wipe hands with a clean towel. Although these are very common, they are very effective in protecting against disease and saving lives. 2 Use Pure Water In some lands, providing clean water for households is a daily occurrence. However , access to clean water anywhere in the world can be difficult when the main source of water is contaminated by floods , storms , broken pipes, or other causes . If the water source is not safe and the water is not stored properly, it can lead to germs, as well as cholera , the deadly diarrhea , typhoid , May cause hepatitis and other infectious diseases. According to one estimate , 1.7 billion people get diarrhea each year, mainly because of drinking contaminated water. There are many things you can do to help prevent or get sick easily. What steps can you take to protect yourself from such and other water contamination , even if it happens right after a disaster ? Make sure that drinking water, as well as water for brushing teeth , making ice cubes , washing dishes and utensils, comes from safe sources ; That source could be well-supplied water for public use or a sealed bottle supplied by a reputable company. If there is a possibility of contamination of the pipe water in any way , boil it before using it or purify the water using suitable chemicals. When using various chemicals such as chlorine or water purification tablets, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. Use a quality water filter if it is readily available and affordable. If even water purifying chemicals are not available , use home -made bleach , mix two drops of bleach in 1 liter of water (eight drops in 1 gallon of water) well and leave it for 30 minutes and then use it. Always keep the purified water in a clean container so that it does not become contaminated again. Make sure the water tank is clean. Use a water container with clean hands and do not dip your hands and fingers in the water while drawing water. 3 Take care of food Good health is not possible without nutrition and healthy , balanced diet is required to get nutrition. Your diet should include salt , fat and sugary foods , but be careful not to overdo it. This list should include fruits and vegetables and a variety of foods. When buying bread , cereals , pasta or rice , look at the list of ingredients on the packet so that you can choose husky foods. Unlike foods made from bran-free grains, they are rich in nutrients and fiber. Eat small amounts of protein and low fat meats and try to eat fish at least a few times a week. In some countries, plant-based protein foods are available. If you eat a lot of sugary foods and foods that are high in fat , then you are at risk of gaining excess weight. To reduce this risk , drink water instead of sugary drinks. Eat more fruit instead of sugary desserts. Eat foods high in fat , such as sausage , meat , butter , cakes , cheese, and cookies. And instead of using butter or ghee for cooking, use oils that are good for health. If you have foods on your diet that contain excess salt or sodium , it can cause your blood pressure to rise too much. If you have this problem , check out the list of ingredients on packaged foods to reduce sodium levels. Use different leaves or spices instead of salt to enhance the taste. What you eat is just as important as how much you eat . So , do n't eat even if you are hungry. Food poisoning is also closely linked with nutrition. Your food can be poisoned in any food if it is not well prepared and stored. According to the World Health Organization ( WHO) , millions of people get sick every year from eating such foods. While many are able to overcome the long-term effects of these , some lose their lives as a result. What can you do to reduce this risk ? Vegetables may be fertilized , so wash them well before use.