HEALTH CARE IN THE RAINY SEASON

Taking care of your health during the rainy season is very important because the humid and erratic weather can easily make your body susceptible to diseases such as colds, viral fever, stomachaches, skin diseases, and mosquito-borne diseases. Here are some basic tips on how to take care of your health effectively during the rainy season:

1. Stay warm and dry

Always bring a raincoat, umbrella and waterproof shoes when going out. Avoid getting wet for too long as it can cause a cold. Change into warm clothes as soon as you get home.

2. Boost immunity

Eat lots of green vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C (oranges, lemons, grapefruits). Drink enough warm water, you can drink ginger tea, and honey lemon tea. Drinking lots of water helps balance body temperature, eliminates toxins from the body, and also helps your skin to be naturally bright and beautiful.

3. Maintain personal hygiene

Keep your body clean, wash your hands with antibacterial soap before eating and after using the toilet.

4. Skin and hair care

Skin is prone to dryness or rashes due to humid weather, so use a suitable moisturizer.

Wash hair with warm water and blow dry to avoid dandruff and fungus.

5. Get enough sleep

Get enough sleep 8 hours/day and avoid staying up late to keep your immune system working well.

6. Avoid showering immediately after getting caught in the rain

When you are out in the rain for too long, your body temperature often drops suddenly, making you susceptible to colds and runny noses. Therefore, when you get home, you should dry yourself and then take a warm shower to rebalance your body temperature.

7. Keep your living space clean

Wash and dry clothes thoroughly to avoid mold.

Make sure to keep the surrounding environment clean, check for stagnant water and plant pots, gutters to prevent mosquito breeding.

8. Increase physical exercise

When the body is active, it releases energy and is converted into heat energy, helping the body resist the cold weather outside. In addition, some other exercises such as yoga or meditation can be applied at home during the rainy season to maintain the habit of exercising every day.