Basic Health Precautions to Stay Health in Rainy Season
Rain in India brings us life and energy. The monsoon season brings that much-needed relief from the scorching Indian sun. However, besides being very refreshing, the heavy rains also provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a humid environment, which in turn can lead to rapid spread of microbe-borne diseases.
Malaria, dengue, flu, chikungunya, leptospirosis, etc. are some of the common health conditions that pose a threat to your health during the rainy season. So avoid all the hassle with Touchlabs. You can only enjoy any season if you and your loved ones are healthy and fit. Unexpected illness can disrupt your life not to mention the sudden added expenses. So Touchlabs has come up with 7 precautions to stay healthy this monsoon:
Make sure you drink clean water
Getting stomach woes during rain due to high chances of water resources being contaminated can be quite common. The best option to get safe drinking water is to have an apt water filter at your home, depending on the water filtration needs in your locality. Another safe option is to spend some extra time boiling your drinking water to avoid getting contaminated. If you are traveling, take your water bottle with you or just rely on sealed, packaged water.
Eat well and stick to healthy food
Immunity requires hard work and needs to be strengthened through proper nutrition and a balanced diet. It is advisable to ensure you keep your gut flora happy at all times. Take sufficient probiotics like curd, yogurt, etc. Include fresh vegetables in your diet to get a lot of proteins, fibre and other nutrients. You can never be sure of what goes inside the street food, eating in places that might be compromised in terms of hygiene may be a ready invitation to infection. Follow Zaraish Dhanani and Dr. Siddharth Bhargava on Instagram and Youtube to get a wider insight on Nutrition.
Invest in a good health insurance plan before monsoons
Make this your primary precaution in case every other preventative measure fails. This will help you to reduce your stress and prepare you for any extra expenses incurred while hospitalized.
Use insect repellents and prevent mosquitoes
Ensure there is no source of water that could act as a breeding pool of these carriers, especially in your vicinity. If you notice stagnant water anywhere, immediately take action. Ensure regular cleaning and drainage of such containers, including flower pots.
Prioritize your health and do not delay diagnostic tests
Many diseases present with fever, cold-like symptoms, joint and muscle pain. Your doctor can advise you to get certain lab tests done in order to confirm the diagnosis. Do not doubt your doctor. He cannot get to know what’s causing your symptoms without a diagnostic examination. Hence, it is extremely important to take care of your health and get tests suggested by your doctor. (Get assistance from Touchlabs)
Invest in good shoes and waterproof clothing
It may not be possible for many of you to stay indoors during the monsoon. Situations may force you out and chances of slipping or getting soaked in the rain water will only worsen your health.
Get your beauty sleep
A Goodnight’s sleep is extremely undervalued by most people these days. Sleeping less than 6 hours can increase your sleep debt, increasing your fatigue and exhaustion. This eventually affects your immunity as your body is already weak due to the lack of rest.
Above mentioned precautions will keep you and your family safe in this season. But still, if you encounter infections and diseases, you can get it tested with TOUCHLABS. Touchlabs aims to offer innovative diagnostics services with assured accuracy and precision to empower people to lead a healthier life. This rainy season Touchlabs has come up with exclusive offers, to know more click here