How to Stay Healthy During Summer?

Summer is the time to “ENJOY”. But in summer season you will have to be very careful about your skin mainly because, sometimes people forget that the scorching summer sun is not as kind for your skin. The intense summer heat not only affects our body, but also harms your skin too. These problems are further compounded by dehydration, leading to electrolyte imbalance due to excessive sweating. This also ‘feels' on your skin harshly.

Some Tips to Stay Healthy During Summer Season:Don't Overeat: Eat light to feel light and keep yourself healthy.

Skip Tight-fitting Clothes: Tight, skin-fit clothes hamper air circulation, increase sweating and cause discomfort. Loose-fitting, light-colored clothes will keep you cool all the day.

Exercise: Summer is the time to get outside, especially in the mornings. If you want to be in shape with a good health then, get involved with some healthy exercises. There is no better time than now.

Reduce Tea and Coffee: Being a diuretic, too much tea and coffee can cause increased urination; this leads to water loss and dryness of skin.

Avoid Fried Food: Eating excessive fat or fried food leads to lethargy, as it slows down the digestive process. It also affects the skin, making it unhealthy and dull.

Maintain Good Hygiene: Bath twice daily, during summers to get rid of sweat and body odors. Use prickly heat talc to keep yourself from sweating.

Take Vacations: People who take vacations are healthier and live longer than people who don’t. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy. In fact, camping can be rather fun and low-cost. Just do it.

Be Good to Your Eyes: To protect your vision at work and at play, wear protective eyewear. When outdoors, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet A and B rays.

Stay Cool and Rehydrated - Dehydration occurs when your body does not have enough fluid to function properly. Drink water, at least two to four cups (16-32 ounces) on rising.

Avoid Direct Sun Exposure: Between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, it's best to stay out of the sun, since its ultraviolet rays are at their peak.