First showers of monsoon are heartily welcomed by everyone after experiencing the scorching heat of summer. But monsoons reduce the immunity of our body and make us susceptible to many diseases which are commonly associated with this season.

It is time for us to keep our body resistant against diseases by boosting our immunity and taking precautions against these diseases. The diseases associated with monsoon are malaria, jaundice, gastro intestinal infections like typhoid and cholera. Apart from these, viral infections like cold and cough also make their presence felt.

Avoid the following:
Sleeping in daytime.
Over physical exertion.
Over exposure to sun.
Always keep the surrounding dry and clean. Do not allow water to get accumulated around.
Keep your body warm as viruses attack immediately when body temperature goes down.
Do not enter air conditioned room with wet hair and damp cloths.
Dry your feet and webs with soft dry cloth whenever they are wet.
Wash vegetables with clean water and steam them well to kill germs.
Avoid eating uncooked foods and salads.
Drink plenty of water and keep your body well hydrated.
Do not allow kids to play in stagnant polluted water filled puddles.

Age old Home remedies for Monsoon diseases
Apply castor oil or sesame oil for cracked feet and skin.
A freshly prepared paste of turmeric, neem and sesame seeds is recommended in ayurveda for fungal infection between toes.
Drink a glass of warm water mixed with a tea spoon of honey in empty stomach. This flushes out accumulated toxins.
Freshly prepared radish juice is the best remedy for cold.
A pinch each of long pepper powder and rock salt mixed in warm water reduces cough

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