Monsoon tips

1. Avoid getting wet and even if you do, change your clothes
2. Do not wear damp clothes
3. Try to consume hot foods which can be easily digested
4. Never go outside without proper accessories such as an umbrella or raincoat
5. Cover the items in your bag in a plastic sheet to avoid soaking in rain water
6. It is advisable to avoid wearing shoes and socks during the rainy season. Opt for proper footwear and thus avoid unnecessary colds and flu
7. Carry a hand sanitizer in the bag
8. Never eat fruits or food exposed to the dust or rain, from roadside stalls
9. Carry your own water bottle

Being careful can go a long way in avoiding diseases. Also make sure to have your vitamins, especially C as it boosts the body's immunity and keeps diseases away. Try to include hot soups or porridge in your diet and avoid fried chips as it can cause phlegm to build up.

Another main thing to remember is never to dry damp clothes in the rooms where one sleeps as this could cause cold or worse, fever.

Eat vegetables and fruits which heat the body and also are good sources of vitamins like Pineapple, mango and Jackfruit. The raw versions are used in curries too.

Enjoy the cool monsoon rains.

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