Almost everyone’s favorite season, the monsoon is here to take us away from the scorching heat of summer and spread calmness and coziness into everyone’s life. But do you know what else this season likes to spread? Bacteria and germs…but this time, don’t let them take away the fun from your monsoon season with these amazing health tips and preventive measures. 

Communicable diseases like cough and cold and skin infections like ringworms are quite common during this season. People are also prone to skin conditions like rashes and insect bites; some people also experience stomach issues during the rainy season. 

Here are some health tips to keep yourself healthy during the rainy season and enjoy it to the fullest.

1. Increase Immunity with Vitamin C

The number of viruses and bacteria gets immensely high during the rainy season and viral fever, cough, and cold outbreaks. This health tip will save you from all those viruses and germs. The key is to increase your intake of vitamin C in diet to build your immunity stronger. You can either lean towards food rich in vitamin C, like citrus fruits and berries, or opt for vitamin C supplements.

2. Drink Plenty of ‘Clean’ Water

Waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera, and jaundice are on the hike during the rainy season. You have to make sure that you are drinking enough water which is clean and purified to keep your body hydrated. Stay away from public sources of water. Always try to carry your water bottle and avoid sharing it with other people as well. 

3. Increase Good Gut Bacteria to Fight the Bad Ones

Stomach issues are quite common during monsoon season as the bacteria grow and spread at a high speed making it easier to enter your food. Start eating more probiotics-rich food like yogurt, buttermilk, homemade pickles, kimchi, etc to promote the growth of good gut bacteria to kill bad bacteria if they enter your digestive system.  

4. Avoid Junk Food 

The gut is sensitive during monsoon and junk food is not easy to digest. There is also the chance of it being contaminated with germs as the food is exposed to the air for a longer period, making it hard on your gut. To avoid being sick with diarrhea, nausea, etc., go for homemade meals and avoid eating junk food as much as possible.  

5. Care for Your Fruits and Vegetables

Always wash and clean your fruits and vegetables thoroughly, as bacteria love to sit on their skin. The rainy season also invites rapid growth of mold on food items. Therefore, always check your food for mold especially if it has been sitting in your fridge or kitchen for way too long. Also, avoid buying pre-cut fruit and vegetables as they are more prone to contamination. 

6. Stay Clean and Maintain Hygiene 

One of the most important health tips is to always make sure to keep yourself clean and maintain personal hygiene throughout the day. Wash your hands before and after every meal, and wear masks while visiting places like hospitals or a doctor’s clinic. Try to keep a hand sanitizer with you at all times and use it after touching public door handles or handrails. Try to keep your surroundings clean and dry at all times. 

Monsoon is a fun season, but it does bring some health concerns. With all the above health tips, you can keep yourself healthy throughout the rainy season and have all the fun you want.