<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFluctuating body temperature, contaminated and dirty water, and an increase in mosquitoes and moisture, are quite a few things that are likely to make you fall sick during monsoons. The fact that your immune system is low during the wet season just adds to your woes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way to protect yourself is to eat healthy and stay in a healthy environment. Take the necessary precautions and shuffle your diet as per the weather to boost your immunity. Don’t let the rains dampen your immune system, you need to take charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSources :
[1] What’s the link between cold weather and common cold? https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323431
[2] Health related problems during monsoon- https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.yashodahospitals.com\/blog\/health-related-problems-during-monsoon\/amp\/
[3] What are white blood cells? https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/encyclopedia\/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=160&ContentID=35#:~:text=They%20protect%20you%20against%20illness,invaders%20that%20threaten%20your%20health.
[4] Why do we fall sick in monsoons? https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.toppr.com\/bytes\/fall-sick-monsoons\/amp\/
[5] Boil Water Response- Information for the public health professional- https:\/\/www.health.ny.gov\/environmental\/water\/drinking\/boilwater\/response_information_public_health_professional.htm#:~:text=Boiling%20water%20kills%20or%20inactivates,more%20accurately%20characterized%20as%20pasteurization.
[6] Why drinking water is the way to go- https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/kids\/water.html
[7] Garlic- An immunity boosting superstar- https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/features\/garlic-immunity-boosting-superstar
[8] Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ginger in Health and Physical Activity: Review of Current Evidence- https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3665023\/
[9] Why is turmeric a powerful immunity booster- https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/food.ndtv.com\/food-drinks\/why-is-turmeric-haldi-a-powerful-immunity-booster-expert-reveals-its-health-benefits-and-ways-to-con-2209559%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off
[10]https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/food.ndtv.com\/food-drinks\/9-food-habits-you-need-to-follow-this-monsoon-season-1720861%3famp=1&akamai-rum=off
[11] Vitamin C for common cold- https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cold-and-flu\/cold-guide\/vitamin-c-for-common-cold<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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