New Delhi, Monday July 2, Rainy season takes a lot out of our body. Dehydration, cramps and feeling rustic and lethargic are common in such environment. In all you can say that hot, humid and sultry conditions makes you sick.
This is the reason rainy or monsoon season is also called the season of sickness. But most of us have to trudge out for work, braving the vagaries of weather like heat, humidity, rainfall, etc. It is of utmost importance that we do not fall sick and the key to this is keeping hydrated.
Here are a few tips for staying fit in hot and sultry weather:
- Wear light colored clothes and materials such as Linen and Cotton. Also, try to wear loose fitting clothes and avoid ties.
- Avoid heavy physical work or exercise.
- Take frequent breaks in shaded areas and avoid crowded places if you have to venture out.
- Drink lots of water to keep hydrated. Drink even if you are not thirsty.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Prefer drinking fluids that are rich in minerals so that minerals lost by the body during sweating are replenished.
- Eat frozen treats such as ice creams, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Use these suggestions and be sure to spend a hydrated and energetic monsoon.
