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.