6 Dos And Don’ts You Should Follow For A Healthy Monsoon

The blissful cold showers are a pleasant escape from the hot summers. However, with the monsoon season comes a host of diseases that prey upon your health. Therefore, following a list of dos and don’ts is vital to protect yourself from monsoon-related diseases.

Dos:

• Drink boiled water as it kills germs and bacteria, thus preventing water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.
• Monsoon is a season when viral infections, colds and the flu are at their peak. Therefore, raise your vitamin C intake. Vitamin C-rich foods such as sprouts, oranges, and fresh green vegetables boost your immunity.
• The monsoon season can trigger your allergies or asthma. Dust mites and fungus fester in damp areas. So, make sure to clean your house clean and keep your allergies at bay.
• Maintain personal hygiene. Bath daily to avoid infections. Clean your nails so that germs do not accumulate. Wash your hands before and after eating food.
• Probiotic foods help the good gut bacteria thrive and aid the digestion process. Increase your probiotic intake with foods like yogurt, buttermilk, curds, and homemade pickles to improve nutrient absorption. It also makes your digestive system healthier.
• Try practicing yoga, breathing exercises, simple stretch exercises, or sit-ups for your daily exercise routine if you cannot step outside.

Don’ts:

• Our digestive system is vulnerable during monsoons. Avoid eating spicy, fried, raw cut, street-side, and junk foods. These have a thermal effect on our bodies, making us lousy and sluggish. Since many of these items are exposed to open air, they may contain harmful microorganisms.
• Avoid drinking or eating cold refrigerated items to prevent a cold.
• Don’t eat raw vegetables in salads. Instead, scrub fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming them.
• Don’t let water accumulate in and around your house, as it can create a breeding ground for mosquitoes. This can lead to the spread of malaria or dengue caused by the Aedes mosquito.
• Do not walk barefoot in dirty and muddy water, especially if you have diabetes, since it can increase the chances of infection.
• Keep a safe distance from people who have the flu or cold so that respiratory particles from them do not enter your system.

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