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8 Clever Rainy-Day Tricks To Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Falling Sick

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8 Clever Rainy-Day Tricks To Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Falling Sick

Unexpected rain showers can turn everything into an upsetting mess

by Natalya Molok  /   June 25, 2020
8 Clever Rainy-Day Tricks To Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Falling Sick

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Staying happy and healthy this rainy season takes more effort than you think: We can’t just sing ‘rain, rain go away’ to shun the heavy downpours these days. We have to prepare and protect our health and those of our loved ones, especially as we resume more daily activities during Phase 2, such as commuting to work and sending the kids to school. It’s important to upkeep your immunity during this damper period of time so you don’t fall sick easily.

Here are eight clever ways to stay dry, safe and healthy during rainy periods:

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8 Clever Rainy-Day Tricks To Boost Your Immunity & Avoid Falling Sick
1. Always carry an umbrella
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Getting wet from a sudden downpour can cause sudden change with body temperature that may lead to fever and colds. To avoid getting sick, don’t forget to bring an umbrella with you wherever you go. It’s not only the best rain gear, but also a sickness shield against cough, colds or fever when you’re caught up on a rainy day.

 

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2. Keep your nutrition up
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Eating healthy food is the cheapest way to protect you from sickness. You can cook a hot soup to invigorate your body or eat Vitamin C-rich foods to boost your immune system to help repulse flu and infection. A delicious and healthy meal is what makes rainy days a little warmer.

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3. Wash your hands thoroughly
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The Covid-19 outbreak has really highlighted the importance of washing your hands frequently and properly. To keep you from getting colds, cough and influenza, regular hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. Wash properly for about 20 seconds by lathering soap between your fingers, under your nails and the top of your hands. Then rinse and dry your hands thoroughly too.

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4. Drink plenty of water
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There’s nothing better than sipping on a warm drink while the rain pours outside. Keep your hydration levels up by drinking six to eight cups of water a day with a squeeze of lemon. Warm water gets your blood circulation going, which leads to a strong immune systems that can protect you against getting infections and allergies.

 

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5. Keep your surroundings clean
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Dengue, a fatal disease spread by mosquitoes, is the most rampant disease during the rainy season. With dengue cases in Singapore at an all-time high, it’s important to check that you don’t leave any water stagnant, and throw away the things that may promote mosquito breeding. Its better to be safe than sorry during this cold spell!

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6. Avoid rush hour commutes
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Heavy rains with possible flooding can make commuting more difficult. If you have the chance to avoid hours when congestion is at its peak, do so. Avoid the hassle and the possibility of getting stuck in a downpour, leave earlier in the morning, or talk to your boss about your schedule adjustment.

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7. Have some backup clothes ready
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Since it’s easy to get wet during rainy days, walking around with your wet clothes is like inviting a virus into your body resulting a fever and common cold. Prevent this by stashing away a pair of extra clothes at the office or at your gym during rainy days.

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8. Keep up with weather updates
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather forecast which you can monitor not only on the radio and TV but also on social networking sites. Follow accounts that shares useful information about weather and traffic updates, which might help you to get rid away from flooded areas and find alternate routes.

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Text: Natalya Molok

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