Hot and dry summer is nothing new for us. When you feels melting skin, you need to follow these special tips.DIET
As a rule of thumb, drink as much water as you can in any form like coconut water, butter milk and lemon juice minus the sugar. Also eat foods with high water content which include cereals, rice, wheat and vegetables such as watermelons, cucumber, oranges, carrots and spinach. Eat moderate amount of food and avoid excessive eating as stomach disorders are high when full during hot months.
AVOID:
Food with unrequired fat and sodium content. Sodium causes water retention, further dehydrating the body.
Salty peanuts, chips and oily stuff are bad too.
KIDDIES:If your kids complain of loss of appetite, give them compact meals, stuffed parathas, vegetables wrapped in chappatis, curd rice or raita khichri. Give them lots of coconut water, lemon juice or mixed fruit juice.
SKIN CARE:
A line of actions for infections and diseases that you need for your skin.
Prickly heat: An itchy infection mainly caused due to blockage of sweat glands. Combat this by taking a shower twice a day.Fungal skin infections: caused due to excessive perspiration and lack of air circulation. Avoid closed shoes, synthetic fabric and tight clothes.
Sun burns: Exposing your skin to the sun can make your skin tanned and burnt but it results may include black skin patches that would peel off. Moisture these black patches and do not pull the peeling skin. Take a bath immediately after exercise with room temperature water. Wear open shoes to allow air circulation. Always wear a sun block lotion.AILMENTS OF SUMMER:
Summer diseases are mostly caused by poor hygiene, contaminated water and dehydration. The common reasons are:
Gastroenteritis: Mostly found in people who eat precooked meals. During summer, the food decayed faster than in other seasons. If consumed, it causes vomiting and food poisoning etc. The solution is to eat freshly-cooked food and boiled water and closed fruits like oranges, bananas, sweet limes.
Summer coughs and cold: Sudden change in temperatures between the heat on the street and your air-conditioned premises results in coughs and cold. Similarly, other major causes are excessive consumption of iced water and cold foods. The remedy is set thermostat of your air-conditioner 26 degrees. This temperature is beneficial for both, you and electricity consumption as well. Consume less cold foods and beverages.
Dehydration: Sun withdraws essential hydration from your body. Wear a cap while being out in the sun to avoid over-exposure to the sun. Replenish your body with water. Dehydration causes giddiness, headaches, fainting and fever. In case of any indication, contact your health care provided immediately to avoid some serious damage.
