TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The rainy season has arrived over Indonesian skies, which forces you to face the seasonal changes from the dry to wet which will certainly have an effect toward your daily activity that will eventually affect your health condition.
Here are several tips upon preparing for a colder and damper rainy season:
1. Prep Yourself to Stay Dry
It’s time to once again bring out those raincoats, jackets, and umbrellas. Weather can be unpredictable so it pays to be prepared. Leave an extra set of clothes at the office in case of emergencies and if you are living or working along flood-prone areas, now might be a good time to buy rain boots.
2. Bathe Twice a Day
The water might be cold but its best to take another shower as soon as you get home in the evening. This will insulate you against infections caused by the build-up of sweat and dirt due to humidity. Use cream bath soaps, or some bath gel with essential oils or scents to make it even more enjoyable.
3. Take Your Vitamins
The rainy season is also known as cold and flu season so better boost your immune system by taking ascorbic acid or Vitamin C and other multivitamins. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which protects against free radical damage, chemicals, and pollutants that may harm our body’s cells.
4. Stock Up on Medicine
Because of the unexpected weather, it is better to have those medicine cabinets stocked with some of the essential OTC medicines in case you or a family member gets sick.
5. Don’t eat roadside or outside food.
Yes, you should avoid that in other seasons as well but rainy season brings in more bacteria in those food items that your immune system can possibly handle.
6. Avoid Wearing Tight Clothes
Overly tight clothes during the rainy season will potentially accommodate the growth of fungal skin since it houses two main elements that support its growth; warm heat and humidity. These can potentially pop up in locations such as armpits, neck, and other similar locations.
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