Monsoon brings the promise of rain, new life, and relief from the summer heat and humidity. However, it is not just people who like rain. Plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses enjoy it equally.
As a result, whether you like to walk in the rain, take a dip in the field, or enjoy freshly cut fruit on the street, it is not entirely harmless. To stay safe and enjoy the rain to the fullest, we’ve compiled a list of simple health tips.
1. Increase the intake of vitamin C.
The rainy season is a good time for the growth of viruses and bacteria. You will notice that at this time of year viral fever, allergic reactions, and other viral infections are prevalent. Similarly, there are more bacteria in the air during this period than at any other point. To be healthy, you need to boost your immune system. The easiest way to do this is to increase your intake of vitamin C. Eat sprouts, fresh greens, and oranges for a diet rich in vitamin C.
2. Drink clean water
We all drink less water in the rainy season, but our bodies need to be hydrated to stay healthy. In the rainy season, make sure you drink clean and pure water, whether indoors or outdoors. If you drink outside drinks, make sure only pure water (including ice cubes) is used. It’s best to keep your water bottle with you.
3. Increase the intake of probiotics
Probiotics are healthy microorganisms that support your health; They usually live in the intestines and digestive system. Make an issue to increase the intake of probiotic substances like yogurt, yogurt, buttermilk, and homemade pickles. These can make your gut health significantly more flexible and improve nutrient absorption. Not only will you keep your digestive system healthy, but it will also build your strength against any possible stomach infections on the street.
4. Avoid junk food
Strictly avoid street food, freshly cut fruits, and other types of food sold on the street. Roads are usually filled with water and mud. These create the perfect incubator for a wide variety of harmful microorganisms. The longer the food stays in contact with the open air, the more likely they are to become home. So, when you eat your favourite junk food, you are more likely to get sick.
5. Destroy breeding grounds for mosquitoes
The worst problem in the rainy season is the breeding of mosquitoes. These nasty little insects can make you miserable. However, do not panic! With a few precautions, you can easily find your way to a mosquito-free habitat. Make sure your home does not have open water storage. Make sure they are always in covered pots and pans. Also, make sure that the drains are not clogged and that rainwater is not retained in the area around you. Mosquitoes are born in stagnant water, so removing stagnant water sources will be very helpful.
6. Add a disinfectant to the bathwater
Most people like to take a walk in the rain. It is refreshing and one of the miracles of human life. However, remember to take a bath with a disinfectant like Dettol, Savlon, or Betadine every time you get wet. This will save you from millions of microorganisms that you will take home and help you stay healthy and fit. It is advisable to wash hands and feet when returning. Remember, use only hygienic water to wash your face.
7. Get your clothes ironed
This may sound like a weird tip, but it’s perfect for rainy molds. Closets, wardrobes, and cupboards are commonly used to store clothes, bedsheets, and linen. These places stay cold and get wet as the rains increase. Molds come with wet moisture. Since you rarely get sunlight to warm your clothes, ironing them is the next best thing.
8. Care for your fruits and vegetables
When eating out, give preference to clean, freshly cooked food. In the rainy season, you should thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables under running water as germs remain on the skin of fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating raw fruits/salads from street vendors – you never know how well they will be washed and cleaned.
9. Get enough sleep
Don’t sleep late while working or watching a web series. 7-8 hours of sleep boosts the immune system and helps reduce the risk of flu and cold-like conditions during the rainy season.
10. Exercise regularly
Jumping rope, squats, planks, and burps are all great exercises that can be done indoors. Exercise not only helps you lose weight or stay in shape, but it is also good for your immune system. It speeds up your heart, improves blood circulation, and stimulates the production of serotonin, which strengthens your immune system against viruses and bacteria.
11. Hand hygiene is crucial
Wash or clean your hands carefully when you are away from home and before eating anything after returning home. Practicing good hand hygiene destroys almost all the germs that exist on the skin of your hands and, as you know, increases the number of harmful germs in the rainy season.
12. Enter an AC room only when you are dry
If your office or home is air-conditioned and you get wet during the trip, wait before you go inside. Take a towel to dry yourself as much as possible. Air conditioners blow out drafts of cold air which can cause you to have a terrible chance of catching a common cold if your skin and clothes are wet.
13. Take all precautions against mosquitoes
Beware of mosquitoes by cleaning your stagnant water. They can bite you anywhere and anytime. So, make sure you apply mosquito repellent generously when you go out. Make sure you also use mosquito nets, mosquito nets, etc. in your home.
14. Care for your nails
Even if you are not in the habit of taking care of your nails, you should do it in the rainy season. Cut your nails regularly and wash under them so that germs and bacteria do not accumulate there.
15. Protect yourself against the allergens
Allergies can be severe in the rainy season. So, if you know you have a bad reaction to dust, vapor, or pollution, you need to wear a mask when you go out. Always carry the anti-allergy medicine prescribed by your doctor.
16. Keep a safe distance from unwell people
Since most people get the flu or the common cold during the rainy season, you need to be extra careful. As you travel, be sure to visually stay away from unwell people so that their respiratory particles do not enter your system.
17. Say no to wet shoes
It is almost impossible to go to work in the rain and come back with shoes clean and dry. If your shoes are muddy or wet, clean them properly and let them dry completely before you put them on again, otherwise, pathogens will grow in them. Make sure you have a pair of shoes dry or you can choose special rubber shoes.
