Monsoons are heaven from the summer heat, but also troublesome as much as its a boon. This is a season that can bring all those bacteria and other unhealthy conditions to home and our dear ones.
So here are some healthy tips to stay super healthy in this monsoon season
- Follow a healthy diet.
- Diseases in this season are mostly water-borne so make sure you only drink water that is filtered or boiled.
- Maintain a healthy diet in the rainy season.
- Avoid raw vegetables and salads unless they are consumed at home where you can wash and clean them thoroughly.
- Use well-cooked food
- Drink enough water.
- Do not compensate your liquid intake with carbonated, caffeinated, and alcoholic drinks and beverages as the preservatives and sugars in them act as diuretics.
- Herbal teas with antibacterial properties are a good idea.
- Avoid walking in the rain.
- Walking in rain water makes you prone to a host of viral diseases such as leptospirosis and can also cause numerous fungal infections at the feet and nails.
- Also, if your feet get wet, dry them immediately and do not stay in wet socks or shoes.
- Diabetics especially must take extra care
- Avoid walking barefoot as the ground is rife with all kinds of germs.
- If your clothes get wet, do not sit in an AC environment or change them immediately.
- Keeping an extra pair of clothes and footwear in the office is a good idea.
- Keep clear of damp indoors:
- Damp walls are home to fungus growth and an absolute no-no if you suffer from asthma or any other breathing problems.
- Don’t leave home without a mosquito repellent:
- Accumulated water is a breeding ground for insects and the monsoons are party time for malaria.
- Always wear or carry a mosquito repellent.
- The over cautious can take a dose of anti-malaria drugs.
- Bathe twice a day.
- A shower as soon as you reach home in the evening in luke warm water, This will insulate you against infections caused by the build-up of sweat and dirt due to humidity.
- Take Vitamin C to boost your immunity.
- Avoid touching your eyes:
- Eye infections like conjunctivitis, stye, dry eyes and corneal ulcers are common during the monsoons.
- This can lead to blindness if ignored. Refrain from touching eyes especially with dirty hands.Those who spend long hours in front of a screen – television or computer – may also experience redness, itching or irritation.
- Consult a doctor immediately.
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