Monsoon is the season of excitement, fun and greenery environment. However, the season also invites a number of health problems.

Illustrative photo (source: Practo)

The rainy season is prevalent with a host of infections and most seasons are related to respiratory infections, food and water borne diseases that must be taken care of. Cough, cold and flu are common problems of this season that attacks the children faster due to the fluctuating temperature. Students, office goers and moms’ of little kids, needs to maintain a proper healthy diet and hygiene to avoid falling sick this season.

When the rain starts pouring in, you first look for a shelter and try to save yourself from getting drenched. However, a shelter can save you from getting wet in the rain, but it will not protect you from catching any kind of infection. This is especially when your immune system is very weak.

Therefore, it's time to give extra attention to your daily routines, including food, drink, clothing and personal hygiene.

According to Food NDTV, one should consider adjust his/her eating habit, in order to stay healthy during the rainy weather.

Don't

Do not eat heavy foods no matter how irresistible they are. The highly humid monsoon weather tends to cause our digestion process to slow down, which can cause problems like bloating, gas, acidity and indigestion.

Toss your batch of fizzy drinks as they reduce the mineral content in our body, which in turn leads to reduction of enzyme activity. Mineral loss is undesirable with an already weakened digestive system.

You are advised to avoid dairy products like milk as they take time to digest and are heavy on your gut.

At the same time, make sure you are not eating a lot of sea food. During rainy season, water tends to get contaminated; the fish you eat could possibly cause cholera or diarrhoea.

Fresh juices are great as long as they are made at home, especially during monsoon. Roadside vendors tend to cut their fruits well in advance; however, these fruits come in contact with the contaminated air.

While all vegetables are healthy, one should avoid buying leafy greens. The grime and dampness present in them can make them high susceptible to germs.

Do

You are suggested to eat in moderation; consume lighter foods that can be easily digested and are gut-friendly.

At the same time, drink lots of herbal teas like chamomile tea, green tea, or even ginger lemon tea that can help improve digestion and also boost immunity.

Illustrative photo (source: Practo)

In addition, load up on lots of probiotics; consume more yogurt, buttermilk, cheese kefir, cultured vegetables, kombucha and natto (fermented soybeans). Probiotics contain good bacteria that acts on our digestive system, supporting nutrition absorption and the immune system.

You are recommended to choose lighter cooking oils that are easily digestible. Use oils that include olive oil or sunflower oil that help manage your digestive system.

Furthermore, lots and lots of water so as to help flush out toxins from your system. Drinking water can also help boost your digestive system.

You are suggested to have steamed or boiled veggies rather than raw ones as the latter may contain bacteria and virus, which could lead to stomach infections, making it worse for your gut.

Last but not least, eat lesser refined sugar as it may cause inflammation and promotes the growth of bad bacteria and upsets the gut flora balance.

Wash your hands frequently

Illustrative photo (source: Practo)

According to the medical website Practo, your hands generally touch a thousand things while being outside. You can contact harmful bacteria when you touch infected railings, infected seats in bus or trains, or just while shaking hands with someone. So washing hands with warm water and soap is advisable frequently.

Do not wear tight clothing

Practo suggests people to avoid wearing tight undergarments, tight jeans and T-shirts etc. in this season. Fungus needs two main things to grow, heat and humidity. By wearing tight undergarments you are providing them a good habitat. So it is very common to get fungal infections in the genital area, neck, underarms etc during this season. So it is better to wear loose clothing and try to keep the part dry as much as possible.

Above mentioned precautions will keep you and your family safe in this season. But still, if you encounter infections and diseases visit your nearby doctor as soon as possible.

Homeopathy has many remedies to safeguard your health in the rainy season. Any of the above-mentioned illnesses can be effectively and safely cured by the use of homeopathic medicines. Also, it increases your body’s capacity to fight these infections so you don’t suffer from the same illness again and again. So, if rainy season is bringing you diseases and symptoms every year, it’s the time to consult a homeopath and get your immune system boost up by homeopathy./.

( VNF )