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July 18, 2021 By GOQii 6 Comments

7 Tips To Prevent Diarrhea During Monsoons

Monsoons entice you and increase your cravings for street food. But these cravings can come at a cost. During monsoons, food and water are the two things that get contaminated easily. This eventually leads to diseases such as diarrhea, since this season is a time for germs and bacteria to breed in large numbers. To help you out, here are some tips to help you prevent diarrhea during monsoons.

Tips To Prevent Diarrhea During Monsoons

Drink boiled water
Wash your hands before you eat
Avoid outside food and go for homemade hygienic food.
If you are eating in a restaurant, avoid leafy vegetables as you can’t be sure if it is cleaned properly
Always eat well cleaned and washed vegetables and avoid leftover food
Do not eat fish as it is breeding time and there are chances that you might get a stomach upset or an infection
Avoid getting wet in the rains as much as you can to avoid all the bacteria around you

As our body is susceptible to infections, taking some precautions are good but in case you do get diarrhea, here are few things you can do:

Boil water and drink throughout day as diarrhea dehydrates body
Do not have solid food. Eat a clear, liquid food initially
In case of less severe diarrhea, cooked rice and curd can be included gradually after a liquid diet
Drink lots of warm herbal teas, especially with antibacterial properties such as basil leaves, ginger, pepper and honey
Digestion process is slow during monsoon because of the humidity in atmosphere, so eat moderately only when you are hungry
Include antioxidant rich foods such as green tea, fresh fruits and nuts to fight against infections

We hope this article helps you. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below. For more tips on getting healthier during monsoons, check out Healthy Reads or tune in to sessions by experts on GOQii Play.

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July 15, 2021 By Luke Coutinho 7 Comments

Heal Naturally From Monsoon Illnesses

With the monsoons here in full swing and given the current pandemic circumstances, each one of us get worried about our and our loved one’s health. Most of us worry about getting sick with an infection. With the weather change, the virals in the air also start reacting. The side effects of cold, fever, viral, sore throat get rampant with drastic changes in weather. A strong immune system will help you recover quickly and mostly without the need for medication. The lower your immunity, the longer the healing process and you may have to resort to antibiotics.

Natural Remedies That Work

Take a 1-inch piece ginger mashed, 1 clove garlic, 3 peppercorns, 2 cloves, 2 cardamoms and a cinnamon stick. Boil in water and reduce to half, strain and add organic honey. Drink this concoction twice or thrice a day, or actually as much as you need to.
Be aware of your body and feelings. Usually, when sick, your appetite may reduce, and that’s a good sign. It means your body is using energy to repair and heal. So if you can, don’t eat until you feel your appetite slowly increasing. This is one of the best ways to heal rapidly and completely.
Stay warm, wear socks even while in bed. Cover your head to prevent contact with dew when out at night.
Sip on hot liquids through the day.
Breathe a lot! Almost all viruses and germs cannot survive in highly oxygenated cells so help your body create an environment that’s unfavorable for these germs.
Rest, rest, rest – This is the most natural and effective way to heal. It’s natures cure.

It’s good to fall sick once in a way, your body replenishes the white and red blood cells and it also strengthens immunity. So stay positive, don’t feel low and know you are doing the right things to get better.

We hope this article helps you. If you find these tips useful, let us know in the comments below! For more on managing illnesses during monsoon, check out Healthy Reads or tune in to classes by experts on GOQii Play.

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June 22, 2021 By Shikha Singh 12 Comments

How To Build Immunity To Safeguard Against COVID & Other Monsoon Illnesses

COVID-19 should not be considered as the only disease that will attack our body during monsoon. You can be susceptible to other monsoon illnesses such as vector borne ones like dengue, malaria, seasonal influenza (H1N1) and Chikungunya. You need to understand that not all fever is COVID-related. It could also be Typhoid, Jaundice, Malaria or Common Cold. While these deadly diseases are all around us, the only best measure to safeguard ourselves is “Immunity”.

Tips To Build Immunity & Safeguard Against COVID & Other Monsoon Illnesses

We are well aware of the symptoms of common diseases and everything should not be related to COVID-19. This constant fear will not let us differentiate between other diseases. Here are some points you can look at to manage monsoon illnesses.

Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face. Any infection, be it viral, bacterial or fungal, might be contagious. Maintaining self-hygiene is important.
Take enough morning sunlight: Between 7am to 11am suits the best as UV rays are not very harsh at this time.
Avoid oily and greasy food: We tend to eat stuff like pakodas and fried items during monsoon. Instead, choose healthy options like hot soup, green tea, ginger tea with popcorn and roasted lotus seeds.
Good sleep: At least 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep to rejuvenate our body.
Exercise regularly: Minimum of 15 mins of exercise and daily walks to be incorporated in routine.
Load up on antioxidants: Eat well washed bright coloured yellow and orange fruits and green leafy vegetables, as they are rich in antioxidants.
Flush your system well with water: A minimum of 2.5-3L of water is a must. Be it in any form like coconut, lime, infused with fruits or spices, green tea and concoctions.
Strengthen your gut: With pre and probiotics, like curd, pickles, fermented foods and kimchi.
Increase protein intake: To prepare your body and avoid weaknesses.
Respect Indian spices: Spices are rich in minerals and antioxidant properties. They help flush sinus infections too!
Detox your body: With fasting, which gives rest to our digestive system to improve the performance of other organs. This should be under supervision if diabetic or indicative of other comorbidities.

You should be fine as long as you follow the above 11 pointers. If you show any symptoms, it’s best to consult with your doctor before panicking. Certain illnesses like cold, fever and diarrhoea are common during the monsoon. Check with an expert and avoid self-medication. It would be wise to check your blood oxygen levels (SpO2) from time to time as well. You can use the GOQii Smart Vital that has sensors to detect body temperature, SpO2, blood pressure and heart rate.

We hope this article helps you. If you find these tips useful, let us know in the comments below! For more on managing COVID, you can check out Healthy Reads or tune in to classes by experts on GOQii Play.

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June 8, 2021 By Vaishali Vibhute 4 Comments

Useful Tips To Boost Immunity During Monsoon

We all welcome the monsoon every year to find relief from the scorching summer heat. Rains are beautiful and can quickly elevate your mood. Since monsoon weather is damp and humid, it is the perfect environment for microbes to grow and flourish. Thanks to this, people with low immunity are prone to suffer and fall sick frequently during this season. The weather can ruin your immune system and a good immune system is needed during the rainy season. There are a number of ways to build immunity and one of those ways is by eating healthy food! So, let’s look at some useful tips to boost immunity during monsoon!

Tips To Boost Immunity During Monsoon

Here’s how you can improve immunity during monsoon by eating the right kind of food to support your immune system.

Switch to herbal teas: Herbal teas such as Tulsi and ginger tea are your best friends to boost immunity during monsoon. Drinking tea will keep you warm and safe from cold and flu while boosting your immunity. Add a few drops of honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties instead of sugar.
Stay hydrated: Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated, as due to colder climate, the water intake is considerably reduced, which is bad for the body. It is the best source to flush out toxins from your body and doesn’t have calories and sugar. Make sure water should be potable to keep waterborne diseases like Jaundice and Diarrhea at bay.
Have protein rich food: Protein, a major macronutrient, increases immunity, wound healing and muscle building. Food like dal, pulses, curd, eggs, chicken, paneer, soy, tofu are rich in protein.
Have a low salt diet: High blood pressure may weaken the immune system. So, it is always better to have a low salt diet as it prevents high blood pressure and water retention. Fruits like watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber can also lead to water retention.
Prefer curd or yogurt over milk: Curd and yogurt are fermented food, rich in probiotics and the good bacteria present in it can help increase immunity and fight infection and can help your digestive system function well.
Include spices: Include more immunity boosting Indian spices in your food like turmeric, fenugreek, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and curry leaves. They help in digestion and flush out sinus from the body and improve Immunity. Warm water with honey, ginger and black pepper can be a miraculous cure to avoid cold, cough and flu.
Improve sunshine vitamin level: Vitamin D or the sunshine vitamin, is an essential micronutrient which can help boost your immune system. It can modulate the innate and adaptive immune response. A deficiency of vitamin D can make you more prone to common infections. Improve your vitamin D levels by exposing yourself to morning sunshine and consuming egg, cheese, mushroom and fortified cereals.
Eat healthy fats: Include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to your diet. These healthy fats boost your body’s immune response to pathogens as well. These fats are anti-inflammatory and good for your heart too. Nuts, seeds, fish, soy milk, almonds, avocados, walnuts, sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds are prime examples of healthy fats.
Eat fruits: Fruits help to build immunity, give energy and are loaded with nutrients such as Vitamin A, C and fiber. Apple Guava, Banana, Orange, Amla, Papaya, Pomegranate etc. are the best additions to your diet. Vitamin C helps in iron absorption too.
Incorporate vegetables: All vegetables, including green leafy vegetables like cabbage and spinach are good sources of immunity boosting Vitamins A, C and E as well as folate, antioxidants and fiber.
Limit simple sugar: Most people are aware that eating sugar has negative consequences on their health, leading to things like obesity and diabetes. However, most of them are unaware that it has an effect on the immune system as well. It lowers the ability of white blood cells to fight and destroy bacteria.
Avoid outside food: Given the current pandemic circumstances, it is better to steer clear of eating out. Foods like sandwiches, pani puris, samosas, etc. may seem tempting during monsoons but they may contain bacteria that might cause indigestion. Avoid pre-cut or raw foods/fruits as they could contain germs which may lead to food poisoning and lower your immunity.

Apart from the above food tips, you also require adequate, good quality sleep. Keeping your mind stress-free also helps. Don’t forget to exercise regularly as it boosts your immune system by regenerating your immune cells. Since venturing outside is not an option, you can explore some amazing indoor workouts by experts that suit your needs on GOQii Play.

Underactive and poor immunity can make the body more prone to a host of gastrointestinal problems and monsoon related ailments. Under the current circumstances as well, keeping your immunity level high could be the only way to cherish good health while enjoying the rains.

We hope you use these tips and build your immunity during monsoon! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! For more tips on staying healthy during the monsoon, check out Healthy Reads. To get these tips directly from your GOQii Coach, subscribe to personalized coaching now: https://goqiiapp.page.link/wssu

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