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SPECIALIST DOCTOR TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING IN TURKEY
- Healthy and long life is everyone’s greatest wish:
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With small changes that can be made in daily life, it is possible to be protected from diseases and live a healthy, happy and long life. But it takes effort. Turkey Medicals member Internal Medicine Specialist, Doctor in Antalya lists what needs to be done for a full healthy life in Turkey.
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- Eat balanced diets:
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Starting the day with a solid breakfast is one of the sine qua non for a healthy life. A balanced diet should be considered as a priority when consuming seasonal vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables grown in Season become healthier, do not require special environment and support. It is necessary to make 3 main meals a day and 3 Intermediate meals Drink plenty of water, low in fat, carbohydrate and protein ratio proportional foods should be preferred.
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- Sleep regularly:
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We need to let your immune system rest. Chronic insomnia causes your immunity to be damaged and prevents your body from fighting diseases, as immunity and a hole-free sleep are two interdependent things.
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- Play sports:
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The time when the body is most ready for sports is Evening. But sports can always be done. Activities that will work the leg, abdomen, arms, chest and waist muscles are very important. If you’re going to do it all your life, 10 minutes of light pace running a day and 10 minutes of (shuttle, side shuttle, foot stretching) movements are enough. If you can do sports 3 times a week, it should be at least 20 minutes, and if you spend less time, it should be at least 45 minutes.
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- Stay away from the sun:
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The Sun’s rays, which are a source of Vitamin D but cause cancer and aging, should be tried in the morning and evening. The time of sun rays that we will take vitamin D is between 11.00-13.00 noon. The benefit and harm of going out in the sun at these hours should be well evaluated. Vitamin D is also an antioxidant, supports the immune system, daily oral intake is recommended.
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- Keep your brain active:
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Puzzles, brain games, intelligence questions and memory techniques keep the brain active. But don’t strain your brain when you’re tired. A 20-page book you’ll read every day, the spices you’ll use in your meals (especially turmeric, saffron, cinnamon) help keep the brain active. Every day, try to get new tastes in every area.
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- Do your own control:
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Checking the body, especially in the shower and after showering, is useful in detecting new tubers, moles. Early detection of breast cancer and newly emerging, shape-shifting nevi (Bens) is very important.
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- Stay clean:
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Be careful to keep your body clean. Take a bath at least 2 times a week or once every 3 days. Use cleaning tools such as soap, fiber and shampoo and thoroughly rub all over your body. Take care of toilet cleaning and wash your hands frequently with soap. Many infectious diseases can spread through the hands, don’t forget that.
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- Get vaccinated:
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Now adults also have a vaccination schedule. We need to be protected from diseases that we can protect against. We must definitely be vaccinated against seasonal flu, which affects our workforce, which leads to deaths every year. People with chronic diseases are offered pneumonia vaccine, shingles vaccine. It is necessary to get a tetanus vaccine every 10 years. All children, especially girls, should be vaccinated against HPV to protect against cervical cancer in Turkey.
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- Learn to cope with stress:
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Find healthy ways in Antalya Turkey to cope with stress, because stress hormones damage the immune system. You can support your immune system by fighting stress with methods such as Yoga, listening to music, walking, regular laughter and massage. Having good social relationships, having a person with their loved ones, hugs, reduces stress and tension. With hugs, the person conquers his loneliness and fears, feels loved. Being happy is important in dealing with stress.
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