Candidate of Medical Sciences Vladimir Beketov said that the body needs to be prepared for the second wave of coronavirus infection.
According to Gadin.Net, in an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda, the scientist said that human immunity is the same in all seasons. The expert said that the reduction of summer heat and humidity did not affect the weakening of COVID-19. He recommended getting vaccinated against the flu. According to Beketov, the best time to get vaccinated is from late August to October. "If a person suffers from chronic lung disease, heart disease or diabetes, the flu vaccine is not only harmful, but strongly recommended," said the doctor.
Beketov stressed that it is impossible to strengthen the immune system with the help of plant extracts and homeopathy. He added that sleep has a positive effect on health. If you can sleep for eight or nine hours, that's fine. If you can't sleep at night, you can compensate for insomnia with short daytime sleep. Speaking about nutrition, Beketov recommended eating more protein, more fiber and less fatty and fried foods. Reduce meat consumption by preferring fish, chicken and turkey. A healthy person should drink 30 milliliters of water per kilogram per day. It is better not to drink water at night.