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Tips that can help maintain a healthy gut during monsoon

The changing seasons affect your gut health. Due to the flooding, waterlogging and humidity; a lot of times bacteria and germs tend to spread and the food and water can get contaminated which eventually gives rise to health issues. Diarrhoea, vomiting, chronic constipation, ulcerative colitis and several other health issues are extremely common during monsoons. To prevent such conditions, it is important that you maintain a healthy gut during this season.

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Updated Aug 22, 2022, 14:40 IST

Not just during monsoons, it is recommended that you wash your hands with soap and water frequently. This helps to keep the germs and bacteria at bay as your hands could be one of the largest carriers of these germs.

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New Delhi: Gut health is extremely important as it influences your overall wellbeing. If you’re suffering from a stomach ache or stomach flu or diarrhoea, it tends to affect your health. And with monsoons, the chances of these diseases and infections also increase and therefore, it is important that you take care of yourself.

Avoid unhygienic food: Make sure that the food you are consuming is from a healthy place. Eat food that’s homemade and can be easily digested by the body. Avoid eating unhealthy, junk food as it might lead to digestive problems. Also, wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming them.
Wash your hands frequently: Not just during monsoons, it is recommended that you wash your hands with soap and water frequently. This helps to keep the germs and bacteria at bay as your hands could be one of the largest carriers of these germs.
Drink boiled water: Don’t drink water from unhealthy and unhygienic sources as the water could be contaminated which might eventually lead to health conditions. Moreover, drinking boiled water is a healthy option because it gives you additional protection.
Follow hygienic practices: Don’t forget to clean yourself everyday as it helps to prevent the germs from settling on your body. Shower, brush, trim and keep yourself clean.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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