Health tips for spring

To pass a spring with health We detail some tips on diet, allergies and sun care.

Feeding

As for food, it is convenient to avoid fast and drastic diets for the summer, it is better, plan weight loss now and gradually. It is recommended:

• Follow one with an abundance of fruits, vegetables and fish.
• Take advantage of the fact that it is the season of the year when there is more abundance of fresh food full of vitamins, fiber and minerals. It is a good time to start eating healthy and "overuse" fruit, vegetables and whole grains in our diet, relegating the copious dishes with excess fat that are more frequent in winter and foods rich in refined sugar.
• The most common vitamins in seasonal foods are vitamin A, beta-carotene (antioxidants, sun protectors) and vitamin C. They are an excellent option in desserts since it is a fruit very rich in vitamins and with low calorie content (of the that less amount of sugar contains).

Start enjoying the sun ...

Spring is a great opportunity to spend more time outdoors, moderately receiving the sun that provides us with vitamin D. Some tips to start sunbathing and that should be taken to extremes later in the summer include:

• Reduce exposure to the sun between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, that is, when its light is strongest.
• Begin now to apply a cream or gel sunscreen before each sun exposure. The spring sun can already cause skin damage.
• A sunscreen with a minimum protection factor (SPF) of 30 is recommended. The SFP that each patient should use depends on their skin type and the intensity of solar radiation.
• These measures should also be taken on cloudy days, since much of the solar radiation is still harmful on those days.
• Increased sensitivity to the sun (photosensitivity) can be a side effect of some medications. We must consult the doctor or pharmacist if we can expose ourselves to the sun when taking medications.
• We should avoid tanning salons. UV light from tanning booths can cause burns, premature aging, and cause skin cancer.
• All these measures are especially important in people with fair skin, blond or red hair, light eyes, who burn easily in the sun, and who have many freckles. They are the people with the highest risk of skin cancer.

allergy sufferers ... watch out for pollen

On the other hand, at this time, health problems such as spring allergy or what is known as spring asthenia are exacerbated. allergy is a very common disorder in the population and, in recent years, it seems that it has been increasing due to different factors. The ideal treatment to combat allergies is to avoid the allergen (substance that causes the allergy), although this is only feasible in certain allergies (such as food), in others, such as allergy to pollen, it is not possible and should be resort to vaccination or immunotherapy.

It is very difficult to avoid allergic symptoms secondary to pollen, since contact is unavoidable on many occasions. Some measures can be carried out to minimize them such as:

• Take the daily antihistamine prescribed by your doctor. Better in the late evening as some of them can cause drowsiness.
• Wear sunglasses to avoid contact of pollen with the eye conjunctiva.
• Use of pollen filters in air conditioning (vehicles and homes). It is preferable to drive with the window closed.
• Avoid going to places outdoors with abundant vegetation where there is a high concentration of pollen.
• Ventilate the house at night instead of first thing in the morning since the concentration of environmental pollen is lower.
• Refresh nose, eyes and wash hands with cool water frequently.

More tired?

In spring, a group of the population is affected by the so-called la, which is basically a situation of fatigue and discouragement of the patient. Although there is no evidence of this disease and its relationship with spring, it is true that the patient at this time of year can consult more for these symptoms. Some guidelines to combat these symptoms include being physically active and eating a healthy diet. This contributes to good physical condition, a good night's rest and improves symptoms of fatigue.

Having a complete Preventive Medicine program like the one he offers, aimed at taking care of your health, is a great advantage. It consists of consultation, exploration and tests by a specialist who will offer you an assessment of your health and recommendations to take care of yourself.

• Good weather encourages many to start a slimming diet. Now is the time to start to achieve it in a progressive and healthy way.
• The sun provides us with vitamin D so it is advisable to take advantage of these first rays to start exposing yourself, yes, in moderation and with the necessary precautions.
• More and more companies include Preventive Medicine and Nutrition programs for their insured, considering that they are important to take care of and maintain health.

Intensive Medicine Specialist