Monsoon Health Tips
Hi All,
Follow these guidelines to remain safe and healthy during monsoons!
• In the monsoon, keep dry; especially your feet. Do not wear wet clothes for long to stay away from fungal infections on the skin or nails.
• Drink plenty of potable – boiled or filtered water.
• Avoid eating roadside foods – cut fruits, chaat or ‘pani puris’ etc, fermented and raw preparations like salads.
• Clean your salads and leafy vegetables under running water. Steaming them is the best way to get rid of germs. Soaking the greens in salt water for about 10 minutes can help remove insects.
• Avoid eating stale foods. Do not let food remain outside for long; store immediately in the refrigerator.
• Eat more of vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. Avoid too much of meat or fish. One can also enjoy grilled, tandoori foods, which need minimum oil/butter.
• Wash your hands before handling food, after eating food. Maintain good personal hygiene.
• Avoid collection of stagnant water near your home – flower pots, coolers etc. Change water in your flower vase every day.
• Use insect repellents, use disinfectants and take precautions to stay away from mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, termites etc. Dried neem leaves, camphor, or cloves emit fresh scent.
• Carry out thorough pre-monsoon checks for any water leakages from faulty plumbing, electrical switches, clogged drains etc to avoid mishaps.
• Keep antiseptic liquids like dettol or savlon handy and use for washing off muck or dirt that usually gets splashed around. Don’t just wash your hands but also your feet to avoid itching, rashes and skin infections.
• Always use sturdy footwear that will give you a good grip and adequate protection to avoid slipping or falling.
• Do not indulge in heavy exercises, as it can lead to rise in body temperature, which leads to headaches, body aches etc. Instead, opt for lighter exercise such as walking, yoga or stretching.
• Avoid consuming dairy products like paneer etc., outside at a street vendor.
If you already have a cold or a sore throat, these natural remedies are excellent.
• To one cup of milk add half a teaspoon of turmeric (haldi) and one teaspoon of honey. Have this two to three times a day.
• Add a small piece of crushed ginger to tea and allow it to boil for at least half to one minute. Have this twice a day.
• Inhaling steam for a cold helps in soothing the throat and clearing up sinuses.
• Adding a few tulsi leaves to tea is also an excellent cure for a scratchy throat. gargling with salt water thrice a day is good for a bad throat.
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