Best Health Care Routine During Summer

The summer season can be tiring due to extreme hot conditions and demands special care in terms of health and skin as well. Scorching heat may bring along various problems- skin, hair and health problems like sunstroke, dehydration, upset stomach, heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, fainting, muscle cramps, bacterial infections and heat boils. Summer also calls for a change in diet and other healthy living tips.

Hence it is important to take care of health in the summer season. The season of extreme temperature puts our body at high risk, if we don’t follow the healthy tips of summer described below.

 1. Opt For Seasonal Fruits And vegetables

Always go for fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables like mango, tomato, green leafy veggies, melons cucumber etc. Most of them are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber but low in calorie which make it beneficial for summer. These strengthen the body’s resistance and good for general health.

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2. Drink Plenty Of Water

Make sure your intake of water is an optimum 8-10 glasses at least in a day and remember to carry water anywhere you go. Drinking normal water can help prevent illness, keep your bones and muscles healthy, help you maintain your weight, improve brain function and best of all, fuel your activities throughout the day Water is also very crucial to flush the toxins out from the skin through sweat and urine.

3. Eat More Cooling Foods

The hazardous impacts of summer can be minimized if foods having cooling properties are included in our daily diet. Eat more watermelon, sesame, coconut water, cucumber, mint, fennel seeds, curd, onion, lemon etc.

4. Choose Fresh Juices Over Cold Drinks

With the scorching sun and rising temperature one is easily haunted by cold drinks that prove to be hazardous in the long run. Move away colas and artificially flavoured squashes. Quench your thirst with lime juice, coconut water, butter milk, melon juice, aam panna, lassi etc.

5. Downsize Your Meal

Do not over loaded your stomach as it takes longer for the stomach to digest and you will end up with upset stomach & indigestion.. It is good to have lighter meals rather than having heavy ones, especially at night.

6.  Have Lighter Snacks

 Summer the time to load up on lighter snacks like nuts, seeds, fruits etc to keep yourself energized. You should always prefer carrying snacks at work to eat it frequently; this will stop you from overeating and will help you to be fit and healthy.

7. Maintain Good Food-Hygiene Levels

Make sure you clean yourself well in this sweaty season & whatever you eat or drink on is clean and hygienic. Many dangerous bacteria and viruses thrive in the summer months as the temperature is conducive for their growth. The bad bugs usually enter the body through food and water. Otherwise you will end up getting bacterial infections. Always ensure they are clean and always wash your hands before eating.

8. Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise helps keep foods moving through your digestive system, reducing constipation to improve heart health, reduce pain and improve stress.

9. Lifestyle Modification

Too much stress effects your mental health and physical health as well. Try to be calm & cool. Find stress-reducing activities that you enjoy and practice them on a regular basis. Practice yoga, go to park, swimming pool, plan  personal vacation, try to use internet lesser, engage in conversations and activities that encourage socialization with other people, spend some ‘you’ time to relax & re-energize.

10. Quit The Bad Habits

 Smoking, excessive caffeine, and alcohol. Liquor, coffee, and cigarettes can interfere with the functioning of your digestive system, and lead to problems like stomach ulcers and heartburn.

11. Stay Shady

Try to limit your time in the direct sunshine between 10am and 4pm, when UV exposure is at its peak. If you are going to be outside, be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure. You can also opt for a sunglasses and hat with a brim or umbrella for full protection from the scorching heat.

12.  Sleep Well

Sleep plays a vital role in your health and well-being. Getting enough quality sleep(6-8 hours) at the right times can help protect your mental and physical health, safety and quality of life.