27/07/2014
STAY HEALTHY IN
MONSOON.
1} PREVENTION OF DISEASES IN
MONSOON:-
Common Diseases in
Monsoon :-
1] High humidity levels and
dampness increase the risk
of fungal infections. Skin
and nails are the main body
organs, which are prone to
fungal infections because
of regular exposure to
water.
2] Body ache, fever and
running nose are the most
common health problems
during monsoons due to
cold and humid weather
conditions.
3] General health problems
include viral infections,
Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid,
Chickenguniya,
Gastroenteritis,
Conjunctivitis, Hepatitis A,
allergies and colds and
cough.
4] Food poisoning and
contamination of food can
cause Diarrhoea.
5] Chronic health problems
like Bronchitis and Arthritis
tend to act up in this season
mainly due to the high
humidity and cold climate.
TRY TO PREVENT:-
1) If you’re fond of street food,
the rainy season isn’t the time
to indulge. Pollution of water
and raw vegetables is very
common during the monsoon.
2) Apply a strong insect
repellent to keep mosquitoes
away and prevent getting
bitten.
3) Where possible, try to avoid
walking through dirty water.
Besides leptospirosis, it can
lead to numerous fungal
infections of the feet and nails.
Dry your feet whenever they
get wet.
4) Use antiseptic solutions like
dettol or savlon for washing
hands and feet daily.
5) Keep your home clean and
do not allow stagnant water
(source of breeding of
mosquitoes, which are the
main disease carriers during
monsoons) to accumulate
around the house.
6) Consult a doctor if a fever
lasts for more than two days,
as it could be a symptom of
malaria or typhoid.
7) Those who are prone to get
joint pains and arthritis, better
to avoid sitting or lying down
on damp and cold floor.
8) If you suffer from asthma or
diabetes, avoid staying
anywhere with damp walls. It
promotes the growth of fungus
and can be especially harmful.
9) If you are suffering from
Sore Throat, Cough and cold,
or Viral Infection then Gargling
with warm water with
turmeric and salt added in it
twice a day will surely help
you.
2} HEALTH TIPS FOR DAY TO DAY
LIFE.
Because it is not possible for
out-door activities, you need to
take special care to have
indoor physical activities. Don’t
let laziness grow on you.
Don’t enter air conditioned
rooms with wet hair and damp
clothes.
Selection of Cloths
One should wear cotton
clothes and loose clothes and
use talcum powder that are
anti- fungal in areas more
prone to fungal infections.
3} HAIR CARE.
Frizzy hair can be a problem in
monsoon for girls- apply a
good leave -in conditioner to
avoid it.
Say no to hot hair treatments
like straightening or perming
during this season, Just put the
hair-dryers away for the
monsson it will be harshful to
your hair during monsoon.
Although we use Umbrella or
wear Raincoats but hair will get
wet most oftenly, Dry hair as
soon as you return home.
Wash your hair twice in a week
with mild shampoo. Don't put
much oily scalp for more days.
Hair massaging with coconut
oil at night and wash your hair
next day.
If you have problem of Hair
falling then massaging with
Olive Oil will help you.
Avoid infections in scalp by
regular washing and cleansing
of hair.
Avoid brushing wet hair as it
tends to break very easily.
Dandruff is common problem
in monsoon , if you have it
then before washing hair apply
lemon juice gently on scalp.
4} SKIN PROBLEMS HOW TO
AVOID!
Foot care for diabetics –
Because the feet tend to get
wet all the time, it is very
important for everybody and
especially diabetics to take a
special foot care. As and when
feet get wet, make sure to dry
them immediately.
It is better to wear footwear
inside home.
Cut your nails very regularly.
Moisture between them, will
invite infection.
Skin Problems like Athlete's
foot, Ringworm or tinea
infections, Yeast infections,
Pediculosis, Scabies etc. are
likely to increases in monsoon
but with good hygiene habbits
and cleanliness maintenance
we can avoid it.
5} FOOD HABBITS.
During rainy season Digestive
powers become poor, and as
per Ayurveda "Vatta" increases
in the body. And "Pitta" also
increases leading to Gastric
upsets like Hyperacidity, Bilious
disorders, cough & cold
problems, Indigestion,
Flatulance etc.
You should never eat when you
are not hungry..!!
It is not a good idea to sleep
soon after afternoon food
during rainy season.
Drink more water daily
although in monsoon we rarely
feel thirsty, & make sure water
is pure.
FOOD TO BE TAKEN :-
Eat light and easily digestible
foods, cooked or steamed
vegetables, zucchini, squash,
pumpkin, steamed salad, fruits,
moong dal, khichree, corn, and
oatmeal etc.
Old grains, Old rice, Wheat,
Barley, soup of pulses, thin
supernatant water of curds,
honey.
Use ghee, olive oil, corn oil
and sunflower oil for cooking
as they are lighter. Avoid heavy
oils like mustard oil, butter,
peanut oil, and other heavy
and heating oils.
Bitter taste neutralizes Pitta, so
eat a lot of bitter vegetables
like bitter gourd (karela), and
bitter herbs like neem,
fenugreek, and turmeric as it
prevents infection.
Drink lots of warming herbal
teas and soups
FOOD TO BE AVOIDED :-
Food that causes Vata and Pitta
imbalance such as food having
acidic, hot and astringent
principles, potato, etc.
Food items that are heavy to
digest.
Frozen food stuff, ice creams.
Oily food stuff, Avoid deep
fried foods, junk food and
meat. Avoid salads and leafy
vegetables which not only
contain larvae and worms, but
also collect dirt from the
streets. Wash all fruits and
vegetables completely before
use.
GO WITH NATURE..GO WITH HOMOEOPATHY..ND KEEP HEALTHY...
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