Everyone likes the rainy season because it is the best season after summer. In this season, the drizzle and the smell of soil are very pleasing to the mind. But it is obvious that people fall ill at the beginning of this season.

Monsoon Meals & Hygiene: The drizzle and the smell of soil of the rainy season fills the heart, but this season also causes stomach problems caused by water, due to which most people fall ill due to stomach problems. The rainy season gives relief from heat, but due to the cold weather, many types of bacteria, viruses and fungi grow rapidly and in this season, due to moisture, germs keep growing everywhere, which are not visible to the eyes.

Due to which, reaching our stomach through our drinking water and food, causes problems like infection, food poisoning, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach ache. So let us know, how can we take care of our stomach in this monsoon season –

Cleanliness and Necessary Precautions (Hygiene):

One should always take care of cleanliness during the rainy season, because it is through this that most of the diseases come home.

Do not forget to wash hands: After coming from outside, while cooking and before eating, wash your hands thoroughly before cooking and eating. After coming from the toilet, hands and feet should be washed thoroughly with soap. If your family members at home do not follow this, then they should be told about this.
Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly: Raw vegetables and fruits that you bring from the market to eat may have pesticides and insects on them. Before eating them, wash them thoroughly in potassium permanganate water or clean water.
Avoid street food and outside food: During the rainy season, there is a high risk of infection in open food sold on the roadside (such as chaat, golgappas, cut fruits). That is why always avoid street food and eating outside during the rainy season.

What to eat according to the season:

If you are fond of food, then in the rainy season you get in the mood to eat spicy food, but along with that you should also eat such things which keep your immunity increasing and your digestive system is also fine.

Herbal tea: Drink tea made of ginger, basil, black pepper and sweet cardamom. This increases immunity and keeps your digestion fine.
Boiled food: Eat fresh and homemade boiled food as much as possible. Give preference to light food like dal, khichdi, and soup.
Probiotics: Eat curd, buttermilk (lassi) or yogurt. The good bacteria present in them strengthen the digestive system.
Turmeric milk: Turmeric has anti-bacterial properties, which help fight infection.

What to Avoid?

Raw or undercooked vegetables: Avoid salads or raw vegetables in this season. There is a risk of worms and bacteria in them.
Junk food and oily food: Fried items like samosas, pakodas, chaat are heavy to digest and can increase acidity.
Meat and seafood: Meat and seafood spoil quickly due to moisture, it is better to stay away from them.
Cut fruits: Do not buy cut fruits (watermelon, muskmelon, banana) kept in the open in the market.

What kind of water should be drunk in such weather (Water Safety)

Drink boiled or filtered water: Always drink water by boiling it or filtering it with a good filter. Carry your own water when going out.
Do not drink outside water: Avoid water dispenser machine kept at hotel or station or water from public tap.

Home remedies for diseases in rainy monsoon

Monsoon season brings problems like stomach ache and pain in hands and legs, for this you should take home remedies.

Ajwain: Chewing a little celery after meals relieves the problem of gas and indigestion.
Asafoetida: In case of stomach ache or gas, dissolve asafetida in water and apply it around the navel or take it with buttermilk.
Lemon and honey: Drinking lemon and honey mixed in lukewarm water improves digestion.
Triphala Powder: If you are not consuming anything after dinner like milk, curd or any stomach powder, then you can take Triphala Powder.

Final Tips from Our Side

Always keep food covered so that any type of bacteria and virus cannot enter it. Do not eat stale food at all, eating stale food can cause stomach upset due to bacteria and fungus. Only fresh food is safe and nutritious for health.Do not let water accumulate around the house, use mosquito nets to protect against mosquitoes. It is important to consult a doctor if you feel even slightly unwell. This will help in identifying the disease in time and provide proper treatment.

The fun of monsoon and the enjoyment of rain can be complete only when you take special care of your health and hygiene. Small precautions like clean eating, fresh food, and consulting a doctor on time can keep you safe from seasonal diseases. So, be alert, stay healthy, and enjoy every moment of 🌧️☔ monsoon .