Although the monsoon brings welcome rains and relief from the summer heat, the thunderstorms that come with the monsoon bring their own hazards. So before the season gets underway, it is a good idea to care for your Diet.

 

Monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases. Therefore, it is extremely essential to take care over the food we eat.

 

Here are some tips to take care of your diet during this season.

 

•              Wash vegetables thoroughly before cooking them, especially leafy vegetables like coriander, methi, mint, cauliflower which may contain larvae and worms.

•              Wash fruits before cutting. Go for seasonal fruits, as they are less likely to be infested compared to other fruits. You can also choose from a variety of exotic fruits like peaches, litchis, cherries and jamuns.

•              Chicken, fish and eggs should be cooked to a well-done stage.

•              Drink as much water as you can at regular intervals rather than waiting till you become thirsty.

•              Use pasteurized and boiled milk.

•              Maintain general hygiene while eating out and definitely avoid roadside vendors as very few people have good immunity to handle the bacterial overload at such places

 

Dos and don'ts suggested by experts for the monsoon season

 

Dos:

Go for green leafy vegetables

Properly wash fruits and vegetables

Eat barley, brown rice and oats

Add garlic to soups, stir-fries and curries

Avoid milk, have curd

Drink more water

Use anti-bacterial soap and face wash

Use talcum powder to keep skin dry

 

Don'ts:

No oily food, street food or spicy food

No watermelons or muskmelons

Not too much of mangoes

Intake of dairy products should not be high

Don't ignore skin problems and allergies as this could be a sign of dengue

 

 

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Although the monsoon brings welcome rains and relief from the summer heat, the thunderstorms that come with the monsoon bring their own hazards. So before the season gets underway, it is a good idea to care for your hair.

 

Monsoons are not really a friend for your hair. The monsoon brings with it a host of hair care problems like limpness, greasiness and hair fall.

The heightened moisture in the air makes the texture of hair dull, flat and tangled. As a result your tresses can look limp and unattractive.

 

Some tips to protect your hair during the monsoon are:

•              Use a mild shampoo and wash your hair regularly

•              If you need to blow dry your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner prior to drying your hair

•              Avoid application of styling products, as this could make your hair very greasy due to increased humidity

•              Do not tie-up wet hair

•              Some people are plagued by bad scalp odour due to sweat and oily secretions. For this, add the juice of a lemon and half a cup of rose water to a mug of water and use as a last rinse.

 

Hair care becomes a difficult and time-consuming job in the monsoon season. But it is also important for healthy hair to stay away from chemicals and outside treatments as much as possible.

 

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Although the monsoon brings welcome rains and relief from the summer heat, the thunderstorms that come with the monsoon bring their own hazards. So before the season gets underway, it is a good idea to care for your skin.

 

 

Monsoon is the time where your skin behaves a little strangely and is often un-stable.

It suddenly gets oily or becomes dry and dehydrated.

 

Here are some tips to take care of your skin during this season.

•              Cleanse your skin daily using a soap-free cleanser.

•              Also make use of a gentle scrub once a day to get rid of dead cells.

•              Use a sunscreen even on a cloudy day since the harmful UV radiations are capable of penetrating the clouds.

•              Use a light lotion-based moisturizer. This will gently re-hydrate your skin and also brighten it up.

•              Avoid heavy make-up and use water-proof make-up when necessary.

 

 

Glowing skin is not only a result of external skincare. You must remember to eat healthy vegetables and antioxidant rich fruits to keep your complexion glowing. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout this season.

 

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