Beginning of winter here in the Southern Hemisphere. That means colder weather and colds. Viruses abound at this time of the year. Some contain just the common cold, others join with mates to create the cold and gastro virus, tres unpleasant. But there are some very simple things to do to try and prevent becoming a victim.
First and foremost, wash your hands! Wash them before eating, when arriving at work especially if you travel on the train or bus. And please wash them after blowing your nose or coughing and sneezing into them, so you don’t spread your germs.
Try not to touch your face with your hands. A lot of the microbes that cause the common cold love to enter your body through your mouth, nose and eyes. So think twice before biting that hang nail while sitting on public transport hmmm?
And as for the handkerchief. They are great to keep in your pocket, clean, and offer to a colleague that may be having a bad day with spills or an upset at work. But if you have a runny nose that requires blowing, use the humble tissue please. Blow your nose and then dispose of the germ ridden tissue. Imagine all the blighters you are harbouring in your hanky at the end of the day after you’ve blown and wiped away. Then you go home and pop it into your washing machine, which is fine if you use a hot wash cycle to kill the germs. But the majority of us use a cold wash cycle, and all those bugs are being washed around all your ‘clean’ clothes. Ewww.
With colder temperatures it is important to wear warmer clothes. Keep you throat and chest warm. Invest in a great scarf and coat. Spend that bit extra on your coat and go for quality and style. The great thing about an overcoat is there are several timeless classics that can be worn again and again when the cold rolls around. Paired with a subtle toned scarf you will be warm and stylish!
And don’t forget your packet of tissues!