Monsoon: Rain and Diseases

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Reason for infection

The most probabale reason for the high rate of infections during monsoon is environmental conditions. High levels of humidity and a temperature that is neither too high nor too low together are conductive to the growth of a range of pathogens.

Add to this prblems like stagnated water bodies, overflowing drains, impure drinking water, leaky walls and and rofs and you have an ideal setting for infections and disease.

The monsoon also marks a time when our immunity takes a beating, rendering us vulnerble to diseases. Treatment is of course, important but what is more important and effective is prevention.

Boost your natural immunity

Natural immunity refers to a state where a person is immune to a disease. The natural immune response is a pre-programmed first line of defence that is primarly responsible for eliminating or containig pathogens at the site of entrance into the host.

Overuse of antibiotics, exposure to radiation and hazardous chemicals and the widespread use of corticosteriods cripple the immune system. So boosting your natural immunity is a very effective method of arresting the onset of various deseases. Unfortunately the role off a host of diseases has gone unrecognised.

Building natural immunity is epecially important in children. A strong immune system provides a child withthe natural defences to fight many diseases. Again, the immune system declines as we grow older. Quality of life in old age is largely dependent on the ability to manipylate the natural immune system.

With regard to natural immunity, one of the most important decisions an individual can make is to choose a healthy lifestyle. This will help maitain the natural immune system. Building up your body's disease-fighting arsenal are Immuno-nutrients, which are foods taht have an immuno-modulatory and antioxidant effect. These nutrients help build the body's immunity and enhance its ability to fight infection.


Traditional nutrients


Traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda describe many such nutrients. Scientific research confirms that these nutrients boost our natural immunity and enhance the body's ability to fight infections.

A regular dose of these immuno-nutrients goes a long way in the helping build your body's ability to fend off infections and disease.

With the monsooon having set in and with the prospect of infections and disease looming large, it would be a good idea to shore up your body defences and enjoy the monsoon showers.

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Make sure that you follow these rules

Boil water beofore drinking or use ultraviolet/reverse osmosis filters

Bathe regulary, wash your hands with soap and keep clean

Remove all sources of stagnant water. Clean out desert coolers regulary

Keep all the water reservoirs and tanks covered

Use repellents to prevent mosquito bites. Cover up


Do's and dont's

Drink plenty of vegetable soup

Drink boiled and cooled water with a little honey

Add ginger and green gram in daily diet

Eat light foods made of old barley, rice and wheat

Wash vegetables with clen water and steam well to kill germs.

Keep surroundings dry and clean

Dry your feet with a soft dry cloth whenever wet

Don't over-exert yourself physically

Don't eat uncooked foods and salads

Don't enter air conditioned room with wet hair and damp clothes.

Don't allow water to stagnant


Sourse of nutrients


Amla: Amla is rich in vitamin C, tannis and pectins
Ashwagandha: Helps control stress; regulates immunity

Guduchi: For physical and mental strength; rejuvanates the immune system

Kesar: Energises the body, promotes skin health

Shatavari: Promotes health and helps build stamina

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Rains are the season when mosquitoes breed the most as they get more swamps and dirt to breed on. Many people take care of what they eat and drink but it is equally important to take care to keep their surroundings clean and not let water gather in flower pots, old tyres or garbage which will eventually become the breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquito bites can spread dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, malaria, etc which are very dangerous. The only safe way to keep yourself protected is
1. Awareness of Cleanliness
2. Prevention through Mosquito Repellents

Good knight mosquito repellents have range of products that could be used to get protection against the mosquitoes indoors and outdoors