5 Tips for Good Health during Monsoon

The monsoon season is on the brink of arrival to ease our life from the souring summer heat and daunting high temperatures. It brings cool rain showers that wash away impurities and cleanse the environment from pollutants. The season also comes with a promise of new life that brings joy to all forms of life on the earth.

Unfortunately, the rainy season also allows some unwelcomed guests like bacteria to get active and spread infections. However, taking appropriate precautions beforehand can safeguard you from all kinds of infections.

Here are 5 tips for good health during the monsoon season:

Follow Healthy Eating Habits

According to experts from the Indian pharma companies, the human digestive system is sensitive and gets prone to various infections during the monsoon season. This makes monitoring of consumed foods highly essential. Diseases in the rainy season are generally water-borne. Thus, you should always consume filtered or boiled water during this time. Here are some suggested dietary habits that you should follow during monsoons:

·       Avoid eating junk and processed foods.

·       Increase the intake of Vitamin C. Foods such as sprouts, green vegetables, oranges, etc. are great sources of Vitamin C.

·       Avoid eating foods in their raw form. Cooking the food kills all potential bacteria.

·       Restrict the consumption of carbonated and sugary drinks.

The monsoon season provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Thus, you should maintain a hygienic environment in your kitchen and dining areas.      

Drink Adequate Amount of Water

Drinking adequate amount of water is one of the healthiest habits, irrespective of the season. During the rainy season, water gets prone to contamination. Thus, you should always consume filtered or boiled water. Never compensate your daily liquid intake with carbonated or caffeinated drinks, as the added preservatives and sugar in these drinks can act as diuretics. However, you can consume herbal tea that has anti-bacterial properties.   

 Stay Indoors

Although getting drenched in the rain may seem fascinating, it can make your body prone to various viral infections and diseases. According to medical experts, staying outdoors in the rain can cause fungal infections in the feet and nails. Thus, it is advisable to stay indoors during the rains.     

Keep Surroundings Clean

Potholes, cavities and gaps often get filled with rain water during monsoons, which provides perfect weather conditions for bacterial growth and insect breeding. Thus, you should always keep your surroundings clean and get rid of stagnant water beforehand.     

Other Tips

Here are some other small yet effective tips that can help you in keeping infections away:

·       Wear clean, dry and loose-fitting clothing.

·       Use mosquito repellents.

·       Bathe twice a day. You can also use disinfectants with bathing water. 

·       Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands.

·       Keep your hands sanitized and clean.

Though common viral infections can be cured with medications and supplements manufactured by the top pharmaceutical companies in India, prevention still remain the best option.