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1. The monsoon season increases the risk of infectious diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, typhoid, and malaria.
2. Recognising the Symptoms which frequently include high fever, body aches, and fatigue is the first step to prevent them. In severe cases, hospitalisation and intensive care may be required.
3.It is imperative to take necessary precautions like drinking clean water, preferably boiled and cold water, eating freshly cooked hot food, avoiding eating outside, and washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before using.
4.Keep your surroundings clean and avoid water stagnation to keep mosquitoes away and follow hand hygiene practices. Furthermore, drinking safe, clean water and boosting immunity through a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep are essential.
2. Recognising the Symptoms which frequently include high fever, body aches, and fatigue is the first step to prevent them. In severe cases, hospitalisation and intensive care may be required.
3.It is imperative to take necessary precautions like drinking clean water, preferably boiled and cold water, eating freshly cooked hot food, avoiding eating outside, and washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before using.
4.Keep your surroundings clean and avoid water stagnation to keep mosquitoes away and follow hand hygiene practices. Furthermore, drinking safe, clean water and boosting immunity through a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep are essential.
The Mosquito Menace
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water – especially the mosquitoes causing dengue. Get rid of stagnant water inside or around the house. If it is not possible to clear it, the water can be kept covered to prevent access to mosquitoes. Fitting doors and windows with mosquito nets is a good option. Mosquito repellants, coils, etc., can all be used.
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water – especially the mosquitoes causing dengue. Get rid of stagnant water inside or around the house. If it is not possible to clear it, the water can be kept covered to prevent access to mosquitoes. Fitting doors and windows with mosquito nets is a good option. Mosquito repellants, coils, etc., can all be used.
What to consume during the Monsoon.
Herbal, ginger and lemon teas all have their own set of unique benefits. Ginger tea aids your digestion and helps in keeping your sinuses clean by clearing congestion. Lemon tea warms you up from the inside, with the lemon bolstering your immunity. Then, you have mint tea, which also helps in digestion. While teas can serve as great liveners, make sure you drink enough water as too much tea can leave you dehydrated.
Hot soups with vegetables can keep your body strong. Plus, they are easy to digest during the monsoon. Chicken broth can ward off the flu while also working as an ideal antidote to joint pains spurred on by cold weather. Remember to add crushed garlic in you soups to reduce inflammation and ease digestion. Here are some flavourful Indian soups to curl up with.
Dal Soup / Shorba , Cooked with light spices, this is a delicious soup. Lentil broth makes for a great appetiser and is a perfect option if you want a low-carb, high-protein meal.
Herbal, ginger and lemon teas all have their own set of unique benefits. Ginger tea aids your digestion and helps in keeping your sinuses clean by clearing congestion. Lemon tea warms you up from the inside, with the lemon bolstering your immunity. Then, you have mint tea, which also helps in digestion. While teas can serve as great liveners, make sure you drink enough water as too much tea can leave you dehydrated.
Hot soups with vegetables can keep your body strong. Plus, they are easy to digest during the monsoon. Chicken broth can ward off the flu while also working as an ideal antidote to joint pains spurred on by cold weather. Remember to add crushed garlic in you soups to reduce inflammation and ease digestion. Here are some flavourful Indian soups to curl up with.
Dal Soup / Shorba , Cooked with light spices, this is a delicious soup. Lentil broth makes for a great appetiser and is a perfect option if you want a low-carb, high-protein meal.
