“Top 10 Health Tips to Stay Safe and Strong This Rainy Season”
🌧️ 1. Boost Immunity Naturally
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Eat foods rich in Vitamin C, like oranges, lemons, amla, and guava.
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Include ginger, turmeric, garlic, and tulsi in your diet to fight infections.
🚰 2. Drink Only Purified or Boiled Water
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Avoid drinking outside water.
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Carry your own bottle and ensure water is boiled or filtered to avoid waterborne diseases.
🍽️ 3. Eat Light, Warm & Home-Cooked Food
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Avoid fried, street food, and uncooked items like salads.
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Prefer soups, steamed vegetables, khichdi, and herbal teas.
👕 4. Keep Your Clothes & Feet Dry
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Damp clothes and wet shoes can lead to fungal infections.
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Change out of wet clothes immediately and wear cotton socks and breathable shoes.
🧼 5. Maintain Hygiene
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Wash hands regularly with soap.
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Keep nails trimmed and bathing with antiseptic solutions (like Dettol or neem water) helps.
🦟 6. Protect Against Mosquitoes
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Use mosquito nets, repellents, and coils.
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Avoid water stagnation near your home – it breeds dengue and malaria mosquitoes.
🧘 7. Exercise Indoors
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Maintain fitness with indoor yoga, stretching, or home workouts.
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Avoid getting wet after workouts; take a shower and dry off quickly.
🥛 8. Avoid Dairy If You Have Cold/Cough
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During cold or sore throat, avoid milk, curd, and cold items.
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Drink warm water with honey or herbal kadha instead.
💊 9. Stock Basic Medicines
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Keep common medicines for cold, fever, stomach infections, and antiseptic ointments ready.
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Consult a doctor for any prolonged symptoms.
💤 10. Get Enough Rest & Sleep
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Rest is key to keeping your immunity strong.
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Aim for 7–8 hours of proper sleep daily, especially during fluctuating weather.