Harmattan is coming, how do we keep fit?

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This post is no different. I just have something small to share so we all learn from it. Some of us do them already while some of us face some challenges in seasons like this.

This post is all about the harmattan and how we can take care of ourselves during harmattan. Harmattan is not something strange as we all know something about it. It can also be called the North-East trade winds. This weather is characterized by very dry air which results in lots of dust in the atmosphere. As I type this post, some of us are already experiencing it in some parts of Ghana while others are yet to start experiencing it.

The harmattan has started in the northern part of Ghana while the south is yet to see signs of it. The harmattan can be very disturbing and if one does not take care of himself or herself well, faces a lot of challenges.

How do we take care of ourselves during the harmattan season?

• We should cover our mouths and noses when outside. The season is characterized by lots of dust in the atmosphere. The last thing one will want is to inhale a lot of dust particles. This might lead to severe cold. Covering our noses and mouths when outside will prevent the inhalation of dust particles. This can be done with a nose mask. So as we are preventing Covid from entering us, we are also preventing the dust from getting into our noses. This is very important.

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• We should try and take in lots of fluids. Harmattan comes with a lot of dryness. People tend to experience dryness of the throat. People also end up being dehydrated. It is therefore advisable to take in a lot of water. Anytime we go out, we should make sure to carry water for rehydration when we feel dehydrated. Let us also take in warm fluids like tea in the mornings. This will keep the body warm.

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• Wear thick clothes. This season comes with serious coldness and the last thing one would want is to get caught feeling cold and catching a cold. We should therefore wear thick clothing that will trap heat that is lost from our bodies. This will keep us always warm.

• Let us also try to always stay moisturized. People tend to have dry skin during harmattan. We can use good moisturizers. Pomade-containing oils help a lot. We in the north have access to a lot of shea butter which is also a very good moisturizer.

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• Finally, when we feel irritation in the throat, we can try honey and lemons. They are said to be a very good remedy for sore throats.

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Harmattan comes with a lot of challenges. Let’s not fall victim to any of the challenges so this season passes by leaving us healthy. I know you will have more to say about how to stay healthy during this season. You can leave some of the tips in the comments section.

Hopefully, by the end of January, the season will be over and we will have fresh air to breathe again.

Stay safe and thanks for reading.