“Gargling is indispensable for the prevention of colds, but I’m not good at that unique taste …”
“There are more types of mouthwash than I thought, and I can’t tell the difference …”
” What should I do other than gargling to prevent colds? “
Do you have such troubles or doubts?
When the seasons change or you feel sick, it’s easy to catch a cold, isn’t it? Even if you want to take a break from work or housework, some people may overdo it because it may cause trouble to others. On a special holiday, you may be bedridden forcibly.
Now you don’t know what you’re trying to do.
After all, daily prevention is the royal road to physical condition management.
This article summarizes how to choose a mouthwash that will not fail and recommended Japanese mouthwashes.
We will also introduce some habits that are effective in preventing colds that you should know, so please read them to the end!
How many types of mouthwash do you know?
There is actually more than one mouthwash. If you go shopping without knowing anything, you may be wondering which one to buy.
Moreover, even if you say “mouthwash”, it is not effective unless it matches your symptoms and purpose. You don’t want to get the effect you were looking for even though you bought it.
Here, we will briefly introduce the types of mouthwash. Please be assured that we will chew and explain so that you do not need to have any prior knowledge.
Over-the-counter mouthwashes can be broadly classified into the following three categories.
- Sterilization type
- Anti-inflammatory type
- Sterilization + anti-inflammatory type
Let’s look at them in order.
Sterilization type
Choose a Japanese mouthwash containing povidone iodine to prevent infection.
The most widely used mouthwash is the first choice if you want to use it to prevent colds. It is characterized by its reddish brown color and can be easily found in the mouthwash corner.
However, some people are worried about it because it has a peculiar smell. For those who are worried about the smell, those containing eucalyptus etc. are on sale, so it is better to choose that.
Remember, pregnant people can’t use it. Povidone iodine has the property of passing through the placenta. Please refrain from doing so as it may affect your baby.
People with thyroid disease also need to consult their doctor.
Anti-inflammatory type
For swelling and pain in the throat, Japanese mouthwash containing sodium azulene sulfonate is recommended.
It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and has the effect of relieving swelling in the throat and mouth and repairing damaged mucous membranes.
However, unlike povidone iodine, the bactericidal action is not very high. It is more effective when the throat is already swollen and hurts rather than preventing a cold.
Sterilization + anti-inflammatory type
I want to relieve any swelling and pain and prevent colds For people, Japanese mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) it’s recommended.
If you are looking for a mouthwash that is more effective against inflammation, be sure to choose one that also contains the anti-inflammatory ingredient glycyrrhizic acid.
It is characterized by being colorless and transparent, and has a less addictive flavor than mouthwashes containing povidone iodine.
Introducing typical Japanese mouthwash
From here, we will pick up typical Japanese mouthwashes.
All of them are famous, so they are all easily available at Japanese drug stores.
If you can’t find it, tell the clerk that you want a mouthwash with the ingredients you want. You should be introduced to a mouthwash with the same ingredients!
Isodine mouthwash
The most famous Japanese mouthwash, it is popular in bottles with a catch phrase “Rattle, Isodine Jin ♪” and an illustration of a hippopotamus.
If you’re wondering which one to buy, remember Isodine mouthwash.
Since it is a mouthwash containing povidone iodine, it has a unique taste, but there is also Isodine, which has a fruity scent.
Asadaame AZ mouthwash
Asadaame AZ Mouthwash is a Japanese mouthwash containing sodium azulene sulfonate.
This is a Japanese mouthwash that is recommended when your throat swells and hurts, rather than preventing colds.
I feel that the capacity is small at 100 ml, but the point is that it is large enough to be used for 250 times.
New Korgen Kowa Mouthwash One Push
New Korgen Kowa Mouthwash One Push is a Japanese mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride.
In addition to sterilizing and soothing inflammation, it also contains eucalyptus oil, which has a refreshing sensation, and is characterized by its refreshing feel.
The bottleneck when using mouthwash is that you don’t know how much you should use. The new Korgen Kowa Mouthwash One Push is designed so that one push will release one dose of the drug solution. It’s nice to be able to use it without worrying about whether you’re measuring enough.
About cold prevention other than gargling
I explained the types of mouthwash, but cold prevention is not limited to mouthwash.
Be aware of the following three points so that you do not catch a cold and lose valuable time.
- Moderate exercise
- Securing sleep time
- Do not cool your body
I will explain in order.
Moderate exercise
You know that moderate exercise is good for your health, but not many people are able to do it.
Actually, people who are not habitual in exercising tend to set high hurdles for exercising.
Instead of imagining running a full marathon suddenly, you can walk one station, use the stairs instead of the elevator, move fast, and do strength training for only 5 minutes. It is recommended to start from where you think so.
Let’s start the Senri road from one step!
Securing sleep time
As for sleep time, 6-8 hours of sleep is optimal.
Less or more of this has been found to increase health risks both physically and mentally. It’s hard to sleep on weekdays, so you can’t sleep on weekends.
People who can’t get tired after sleeping for more than 8 hours need to review their sleep quality, and those who can’t get enough sleep need to review their schedule.
In modern times, it takes a long time to use devices that stimulate the brain, such as smartphones and tablets, so do not use them before going to bed. It is also effective to drink coffee by 2:00 pm.
The point is to stay away from exciting things before going to bed.
Do not cool your body
We know that cooling our body reduces the performance of our immune system.
It is said that a 1 degree drop in body temperature will reduce immunity by as much as 30%. On the contrary, it is surprising that even if the body temperature rises once, it rises up to 5 to 6 times.
To keep your body cool, it is effective to maintain muscle mass, not to drink too much cold drink, and not to accumulate stress.
Even so, I think you may catch a cold due to a sudden cold wave. In such a case, we recommend Cairo, which is sold at Japanese drug stores. The thick blood vessels between the shoulder blades, the epigastrium, and the base of the neck make it an ideal place to put a warmer.
Use Japanese mouthwash to avoid catching a cold
Prevention of colds is important. However, prevention does not make you feel honest. I always think that I’ll do it properly after I actually catch a cold …
A typical example is the lifestyle-related improvement introduced in the latter half of this article. Of course, I would like you to improve your lifestyle, but if you suddenly try to do everything, you will be short of breath. This could end up with a three-day shaved head.
It is recommended that you start cold prevention from the easy-to-use “gargle” while working hard to improve your lifestyle!