HOW TO ENJOY HEALTHY MONSOON

We all know that to stay healthy and cheerfull in the monsoons, we have to take precautions that does not mean  that we have to  stay away from rains or not to enjoy street food.  Hence we are talking about overall health tips so that rainy weather can be even more enjoyable.

Following tips may help you to stay Safe during this Monsoon:

1. Healthy diet.

• As chances of getting infections especially in the digestive system are most are most common so watch on food intake.
• Mostly water-borne illness effect your health so  drink only       filtered or boiled water.
• Maintain a healthy diet , which means avoid chaat, juices, ice caddy, kulfis and other street food as for as possible.
• Avoid raw vegetables and salads unless they are consumed at home where you can ensure hygiene. 

2. Drink enough water, regardless of your activity levels.

• Do not compensate your liquid intake with carbonated, caffeinated drinks, and alcoholic drinks  as  preservatives and sugars in them act as diuretics. 
• Herbal teas with antibacterial properties is a good idea.
• Plain water is the best.

3. Avoid Prolonged exposure to rains. 

• As much as possible , avoid walking in rain water as it make you more prone to viral diseases and  infections, specially fungal infections of  feet , nails and private parts.
• If your get wet, try to dry your self as soon as possible and never ever use wet socks , shoes and under garments, woman must take extra care as they wear layers of cloths. 
• Diabetics people  must take extra care and avoid walking barefoot on  ground to avoid  germs infection due to poor immunity.
• Do not sit in an AC environment, when you are wet .
• Keeping an extra pair of clothes and footwear in the office is a good idea.

4. Keep clear of damp indoors: 

Damp walls are source of  fungus growth hence avoid specially , if you suffer from asthma .

5. Precaution against insects and mosquito :

• Do not allow water to accumulate in and around your house as that  may become  one of  breeding ground for insects and mosquito.
• Always  use mosquito repellents or mosquito net while sleeping .
• cover your body with cloths avoid using short dresses .

6. Maintain good hygiene of your body .

• Minimum one shower in a day will insulate you against infections from sweat and dirt due to humidity.
• Use minimum make up or oil / cream.
• Take Vitamin C to boost your immunity.

7. Avoid touching your eyes:

• Eye infections like conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers are common during rains hence , keep dry eyes  and min use of Kajal .
• Avoid touching /rubbing your eyes especially with dirty hands. during long hours.
• Prolonged presence  in front of a screen – television or computer – may also cause  redness, itching or irritation.