13 ways to stay healthy this summer
Along with floods, puddles of chilly water, traffic jams and lots of delicious mangoes, the rainy season brings with it a truckload of viruses that can cause your health to deteriorate, disabling you from enjoying the dancing droplets. For this reason, it is necessary to make sure that you stay hale and hearty throughout the monsoonal months. Here are some solid tips and tricks to keep coughs, colds and viruses at bay.
• Wash your hands more often. Use a good anti-bacterial soap and warm water to wash your hands.
• Don’t forget to boil water before drinking — even if it is already filtered.
• Drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Increase your fluid intake. It will not only help you grow, but it is also a quick and refreshing way to recover from cold and coughs.
• Eat fresh food. Avoid salads and leftovers from last night’s dinner.
• Refrigerate uneaten food properly and keep it covered at all times.
• Avoid bathing at night, or going outside or to sleep with wet hair.
• Wear clean clothes to keep the viruses off.
• Always use a slightly warm towel to dry yourself after taking a bath.
• Keep a check on your sleep pattern. Sleep deprivation leads to poor health, so try to get at least seven hours of sleep every night.
• Exercise more. Take a walk in the morning or evening to keep yourself active.
• Stay away from junk food. It is an easy way of contracting troublesome viruses.
• Rains bring stagnant water, which in turn invites hordes of mosquitoes that can cause fatal diseases such as dengue fever and malaria. Make sure you don’t let unclean water stand in your surroundings. Use mosquito repellents and protective nets.
• Keep yourself away from dusty places. Balconies, cars and furniture are ideal spots for dust to accumulate, so keep your car and all other accessories well dusted.
Remember, minor alterations in our routine and lifestyle can help us stay healthy throughout the year. Have a safe, rainy summer!