Look and feel your best this monsoon Shweta Mehta, Hindustan Times New Delhi, July 22, 2012
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Wellness/Look-and-feel-your-best-this-monsoon/Article1-893662.aspx It’s that time of the year when we constantly wish for some respite from the heat, with some pleasant bouts of monsoon showers. But, if you aren’t adequately prepared for it, it could lead to many health problems. Here’s a guide to help you tackle monsoon woes. Health A number of diseases are in the air during the monsoon. “Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are spread by mosquitoes, while contaminated water and food are responsible for diarrhoea, dysentery, food poisoning and hepatitis. Damp weather and getting wet in the rain can also cause common colds and flues,” says nutritionist, Dr Rekha Gonsalves. “During monsoon, the digestive system becomes weak, so the body is highly susceptible to infections,” warns Dr Amrapali Patil. Also, we should take extra-care of our feet during the monsoon season and should not walk barefoot as the soil contains all types of germs...