It is always said that ‘Every rose has its thorns’ or ‘There is nothing called a free lunch’.
The two phrases match appropriately with the onset of monsoon too. Exhausted by the sweltering heat and sweat, we crave for the downpours and are relieved with it. But as said every other good thing comes with a silver lining, monsoon is also not an exception. With the onset of this beautiful wet spell from the sky, various diseases also start showing their fangs. We will discuss in this blog- common monsoon diseases, monsoon illness and health care tips for this season of pours.
Understanding monsoon diseases and their prevention
Understanding common monsoon diseases and their prevention is the key to staying healthy during the rainy season. The common diseases which affect us are-dengue, malaria, flu, typhoid and stomach disorders like diarrhea and dysentery from contaminated water or junk food. The stagnant water gives ample scope to the mosquitos to breed. With that the consumption of junk food contaminated with germs also gives rise to stomach issues. The first step is to keep your family safe and sound and to learn how to keep the diseases at bay.
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10 common monsoon diseases
Monsoon comes with some unwanted diseases which can prove fatal. The most common ones being:-
i. Malaria
ii. Dengue
iii. Chikungunya
iv. Typhoid
v. Cholera
vi. Common cold
vii. Flu
viii. Fungal infections
ix. Skin allergy
X. Hepatitis A
Here are seven ways to avoid being sick during the rainy season, along with some health care tips and suggestions for the monsoon season, which can come handy during this time.
1. Naturally boosting the immune system- Naturally monsoon makes your immune system weaker, which makes you more likely to get sick. A healthy diet, frequent exercise, and a lot of water are required to keep your immune system strong and safe.
Tip : Add ginger, turmeric and citrus fruit in your regular diet, because they naturally improve the immune system.
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2. Keep mosquitos at bay- Mosquitos are one of the torch-bearers of diseases and since in monsoon they breed very rapidly diseases like dengue, malaria are on the rise this time. These mosquitos thrive in stagnant water accompanied through continuous rain and if this cannot be prevented, more harmful diseases will be on the rise. To prevent the spread, few essential steps should be taken:-
i. Don’t allow water to stagnate in any place as water is the real breeding ground of mosquitoes.
ii. Always use mosquito repellents, nets and mosquito bite creams to stay safe from them.
iii. Clean water tanks regularly.
iv. Wear long-sleeved clothes and keep the house and the neighbourhood clean.
v. Using repellents from time to time to kill the larvae.
3. Practice safe drinking and eating habits- Contaminated food and water can lead to typhoid, diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, hepatitis A and other monsoon illnessess. Street food, especially like pani puri, chaats and fruit salads are very unsafe to consume during this time of the season. Few prevention tips are necessary.
-It is always advisable to boil water and drink
-Avoid consuming raw vegetable and cut fruits from the street
-Eat freshly cooked meals and light ones without much spices and oil
-Keeping room dry and airy
4. Boosting respiratory health during the humid conditions- Respiratory health is a major issue in the humid and wet time of the year. With flu, cold, sore throat and viral infections playing rampant in the time, it is necessary to keep respiratory health under control. Few tips to follow to keep respiratory health at bay.
-Always wear dry clothes and do not remain in damp ones.
-If you have fever or cold, it is essential to take steam to ward off sore throat and accumulated mucus.
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5. Always stay active- During the downpours, it rains most of the time and it can be sometimes very depressing. But it is advisable not to dampen the spirit along with the cloudy weather. Few tips to stay active during this time of the year.
Tip:
-Practising yoga and light indoor exercises are beneficial to keep the body active and also keeping your mood jovial.
-Pranayama or light free hand exercise is very helpful in keeping the mind stress free and the body active.
-Getting a sound 7-8 hours of sleep everyday during the season is essential to ward away the blues.
6. Active care for the skin and hair-One of the most prominent and common issues we face with the rains is that with our hair and skin. With hair we face hair fall, dandruff, itchy and greasy scalp. With skin also we face various issues like fungal infections, infections, rashes and also boils with mosquito bites.
Tip:
- Using sulphate free shampoo to keep moisture of the scalp balanced
-Not washing hair more than 2-3 times a week
-Not to oil hair with heavy oils
-To avoid keeping skin folds wet and to use talcum powders after bath
-To use gel based products to keep the skin less oily
Product:- Bhargava Phytolab Echinacea Gel is most suitable for managing insect bites, boils and any kind of fungal infection. Bals tablet by Bhargava Phytolab is also beneficial for hair loss. Also, the hair fall treatment kit is beneficial which has cedarwood shampoo, folicin drop and bals tablet.
7. Continuous detox and cleaning the system- It is always advisable to constantly detox the system during this time as during this weather we tend to feel sluggish. Following few tips can follow.
Tip :
-Tend to eat light food
-Avoid fried and rich food
-Starting the day with hot water and a lil bit of lime and honey
-Tend to include fresh fruits, vegetables and butter veggies like karela and neem leaves.
Product- Aciset Antacid syrup works well for heartburn, indigestion and acidity.
Final thought
With monsoon-the season of relief and downpours comes various diseases which need proper attention and timely action. The above strategies and tips if followed, we can remain safe from the diseases and enjoy the season full-fledgedly.
FAQs
Q1. Is it safe to eat salads during monsoon?
During monsoon, it is best to avoid salads as germs contaminate fast in vegetables which are more prone to carry germs during the rains.
Q2. How can I take care of children's health during the monsoon?
Keeping children warm and dry and to feed them with light food and proper clean water.
Q3. Why do digestive issues increase with monsoon?
With monsoon our digestive health remains weak as there are high chances of consuming contaminated food as germs and bacteria are on a rise at this time.
Q4. How to take care of hair and skin during monsoon?
During monsoon, keeping our hair dry, less oiling and if oiling that too with light oil, using chemical and styling products less and keeping the moisture in our scalp balanced with sulphate free shampoo is required.
Q5. What to eat during the monsoon?
During the monsoon-eating light is the best option. Starting the day with lemon water, keeping coconut water in your diet, less spicy food with less oil, avoiding junk food and eating freshly cooked food is essential.
