Healthy Hello To This Monsoon!

By Author: Ajay Mishra
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As the rain water gets accumulated it leads to many health problems. Here are few preventive steps to protect you from viral infections and from falling ill.

Avoid water born diseases
One must keep their surrounding clean and dry during the rainy season. Make sure to clean out water from the corners of the house or in the garden area as the stagnant water stimulates breeding of mosquitoes. There are chances of water born diseases due to contamination.
Drink boiled water to protect yourself from water born diseases. Water borne disease cases always make news headlines during this season.

Eat Healthy
During monsoon people like to hog on street foods like bhajiyas, juices, tea, etc. But it is always better to avoid eating street food in this season. As houseflies and number of germs land on to your food and transport various diseases through the food.
Wash leafy vegetables and fruits with clean water. Before using leafy vegetables soak them in warm saline water to remove the dirt and worms from it.

Skin Care
Take good care of your skin in rainy season. Wash your hands and feet ...
... thoroughly after coming home. Use neem oil and turmeric and apply it to body to kill the germs. Always keep antiseptics and sanitizers handy for washing off dirt and mud that gets splashed around.
Cleanse your skin with cleanser and use scrub to wash off dead cells. Use a sunscreen even when it is cloudy.
One can also use dried neem leaves, camphor, or cloves to get rid of infections.
Whenever, you get hurt or gets cuts on your skin take a hepatitis B injection immediately. Clean the affected area with an antiseptic. Cover the wounds with a band aid, as there are chances of infection to grow. Prevention is always better than cure.
Use ice in case of minor accidents as it helps to numb the nerve endings.

Exercise
Always indulge in small exercises during monsoon as it helps to keep your body warm and maintain the body temperature. As it is not possible to take walks during monsoon indulge in indoor exercises or basic yoga.
Also indulge in breathing exercises if you’re suffering from breathing problems or asthama. Regular exercises must be incorporated in your day-to-day routine to keep you stay fit and healthy.

Clothes to wear during monsoon
Wear loose cotton or synthetic clothes during monsoon. Wear clothes which will dry up easily. Avoid wearing denims. As dampness causes fungal infections and leads to skin problems. There are many options available for the girls to replace their denims. One can experiment with their look with bright colours.

Overall these tips can help you enjoy this monsoon to your heart’s content and will protect you from various infections and diseases caused during monsoon. Eat healthy and stay fit to fight out the infections that spread during the monsoon.

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