The first showers after a hot summer are welcomed with a sigh of relief. After getting respite from intense heat everyone dreams of enjoying ginger tea, spicy soups and fried snacks. Monsoon a delightful season lasting from June to September every year also brings in many health issues.
Low temperatures combined with high humidity are perfect conditions for germs to thrive. Allergies, contamination, flue, skin rashes and indigestion become prevalent during this period. Damp weather increases the incidence of dengue, typhoid, viral fevers, pneumonia and gastrointestinal problems. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant rain water and cause diseases. The moisture and humidity in the air makes people susceptible to fungal infections and skin rashes.
Lack of resistance makes you vulnerable to sickness. Robust immune system, the foundation of a healthy body helps to fight infections. Seeking medical treatment is essential when illness strikes, however, strengthening the immunity should be our prime objective.