Heatwave Forecast As Temperature Reaches 40 Degrees Celsius in Karnataka, Kerala; How To Keep Yourself Safe in Changing Weather

Many parts of India, especially in the south, have started recording extremely high temperatures, signalling the onset of summer and heatwaves, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. IMD has predicted heatwaves in pockets of the Konkans, coastal Karnataka, and North Kerala, as these places recorded the highest temperature of 40.4°C across the country’s plains.

Experts say even though such high temperatures are rare anywhere in the country in the first two months of the year, it is the time for many people to fall sick in the weather transition.

According to doctors, as the seasons begin to change from cold to warm, these can make you sick because they challenge your immune system and body temperatures. This leads to illnesses like colds, flu, and other respiratory infections.

Some of the ways your body reacts to changing weather include pressure in the sinuses and joints, swollen tissues, thickening in the blood and joint fluids, narrowed blood vessels, migraines or headaches, dried and cracked mucus membranes, weakened immunity, and deficiency of vitamin D.

In addition, shifting weather patterns often lead to plants releasing pollen and certain bacteria and fungi emerging from dormancy. People whose immune systems are already taxed from fighting weather-related conditions are more susceptible to sinus infections and similar illnesses.

So, if you want to stay away from the annoyance of falling sick and do not want to spend your days tucked under a blanket next to a pile of discarded tissues, check out these quick tips listed below.

To strengthen and build your immunity, it is important to incorporate anti-inflammatory foods in your diet, as they are packed with antioxidants that protect you from falling sick with the changing weather.

Dark leafy greens, berries, salmon, sweet potatoes, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios help boost your immunity.

As the weather changes, there is dryness in the air, s make sure to drink enough water daily as it ensures the mucus membranes lining your nasal passages remain sufficiently moist to catch those pesky viral invaders.

You can set reminders on your phone if you need to so you keep drinking water throughout the day.

Take daily showers and wash your hands whenever you can. Doctors advise cleaning the area of skin under your fingernails as well, as that patch often harbours a ton of disease-causing microbes.

Avoid touching your face, especially your nose or mouth, unnecessarily.

Since viruses and bacteria linger in the air during this time, make sure to avoid sharing foods and drinks with people as contagious pathogens can make you sick.

Regular exercise and workouts not only make you fit and active but also help build your immunity. Try incorporating 30-45 minutes of exercise daily to help your upper respiratory tract fight off diseases that are common during the changing weather.

According to studies, those who walk for at least 30-45 minutes five days a week used up only half as many sick days compared to those with sedentary lifestyles.

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