Its Monsoon Season Now!
If you enjoy the rainy season, you might be anticipating curling up in bed with a nice cup of tea as the skies rumble outside. But this change of weather brings a lot of cause for concern. So, before you slip into your rain wear, watch out for a few things. The monsoon looks like a fun season, but it brings with it a lot of diseases and health effects. There is a higher risk of infections and allergies and the spread of water-borne diseases is much higher.
So, there is minimum sunlight, bacteria and viruses thrive in this weather, attacking our immune system. It is important to prepare for these changes as much as possible- as the monsoon season brings with it a major transformation of our environment. Of course, those changes are not always positive. With dangerous diseases and the possibility of a pest infestation on the horizon, you will need to learn how to prepare for the monsoon season properly. One of the top most precautions to be taken during the rainy season includes staying away from the water that’s standing on the road.
These small pools of water may seem visibly clean but they contain a host of bacteria, which can lead to a number of viral diseases and fungal infections. Some of the major implications for the rainy season in India are increase in diseases, and uncontrollable flooding. In India, there are some common diseases of the rainy season include common cold and the viral fever, as well as malaria, chikungunya, typhoid fever, hepatitis and leptospirosis.
To stay safe and enjoy the rains to the fullest, we follow some simple health tips:
Increase intake of vitamin C, to increase your immunity faster.
- You will notice that this time of the year when allergic reactions, fever and other viral infections are rampant.
- Eat fresh green leafy vegetables, sprouts and oranges to have a Vitamin C-rich diet. Bacteria and viruses are more thrive during the monsoon.
- The air has more bacteria than at any other point during this time.
Drink clean water
- We need to drink more water, because our body needs to stay hydrated to remain healthy.
- Drink clean and pure water whether you are at home or outside.
- If you drink beverages outside make sure that the water is pure and clean.
Avoid junk food
- Kindly avoid such food items which are sold on the street roads.
- The food items which are exposed to the open air, they contain more bacteria.
- So, when you eat junk food outside, you are more likely to contract a disease.
- The roads are usually filled with small potholes and full of mud and water.
Care for your fruits and vegetables
- Prefer clean, freshly cooked food when eating outdoors.
- It is imperative that you thoroughly wash and scrub your fruits and vegetables with warm water because germs live on the skins of fruits and vegetables.
- And kindly avoid eating raw cut fruits and salads from street vendors- you never know how well and perfectly they have been washed and cleaned.
Protect yourself against the allergens
- Allergies can become severe during the monsoon.
- You must wear a mask when you go out and when you know that you react badly to dust, vapours or pollution.
- Keep your medicine with you at all times.
Take all precautions against mosquitoes
- Caution against mosquitoes does not end with clearing our stagnant water.
- So, when you go out , make sure you generously apply mosquito repellent.
- Use mosquito repellents and nets in your home, and do regular health check-ups and consult your doctor if you feel unwell.
Keep a safe distance from sick people
- You should be extra alert during monsoon, because a lot of people contract common cold or fever during the monsoon.
- While you are travelling at any public place, make sure you distance yourself from visibly sick people so that respiratory particles from them do not enter your system.
Secret ingredients:
- Use these quick and effective home remedies by adding them to your food and beverages.
- There is a list of secret ingredients that our mothers and grandmothers have advised us to pay attention to like: turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper, basil, mint, eucalyptus oil, green tea.
- Hot chocolate and chicken soup work too.
- They’ll help you combat cold and fever, increase your immunity.
Get enough sleep
- 7-8 hours of sleep bolsters immunity and helps to reduce the chances of flu and cold-like conditions common during monsoons.
- Don’t stay up late working or watching a web series.
Exercise regularly
- Exercising regularly can boost up your immunity, it can not only help in lose weight or keep your body in shape.
- It can improve blood circulation and triggers serotonin (happiness hormone) production, all of which fortify your immune system against viruses and bacteria.
- One of the top precautions to be taken during the rainy season includes staying away from the water that’s standing on the road. These small pools of water may seem visibly clean but they contain a host of bacteria, which can lead to a number of fungal infections and viral diseases.
