4 Health tips to sail through the monsoon season

The rains and the cool winds are the signs of the fact that the monsoon season is here! It is time to sip on hot tea and twirl with your pretty umbrellas. While the monsoon season is indeed a beautiful time, this is also the time when cases of infections are high.

So, here is the list of the some of the precautions that you should take during this season, to protect your health and well-being.

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Avoid eating uncooked food

Uncooked food is a big no-no during monsoon season. One should also avoid street food, fruits and other food items that may have been exposed to mosquitoes and other microorganisms.

Increase Vitamin C intake

This is the time to build your immunity and the best way to do so is to increase your intake of Vitamin C. Include food items such as oranges, green vegetables and sprouts in your diet.

Protect yourself from mosquitoes

The mosquito menace is at its peak during the monsoon season. So, protect yourself by clearing out any stagnant water and applying mosquito repellent generously all over your body, before going out.

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Avoid wearing wet footwear for a prolonged period of time

Wet footwear is a breeding ground of germs and bacteria and can also lead to you getting the flu. So, try to keep an extra pair of footwear with you and clean your wet footwear and make sure it is dry, before you use it again.