Tackling Summer Hazards with Ease!: Video

Tackling Summer Hazards with Ease!

Whilst Reaping the Summer Benefits, learn to Deal with the Potential Summer Hazards too!

With summer being round the corner, it’s time to get those flip flops on and enjoy the weather outside. Summer does come with amazing health benefits like-

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Fresh sunlight- the bright sunlight can not only be mood-lifting and energizing but also forms a great source to increase your vitamin D resource
Fresh breeze and open air- one can make well use of this opportunity to engage in outdoor activities and exercises, spend time on the beaches and visit nearby parks and gardens, or even go out for picnic sessions with friends and family.
Connect with nature and sunshine- hiking, trails and outdoor trips can be thought of during this crisp and bright season.
Fresh fruits and vegetables- these come in abundance! Make use to it to improve your overall nutrient quotient.

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1.Sun Stroke/ Heat exhaustion/Dehydration (milder form)

Sweltering temperatures can make you feel hot and uncomfortable. At the same time, it can also get dangerous and harmful. Sun stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration are well known heat-related health hazards. It occurs when the body is exposed to high temperatures for a prolonged period of time and or is not allowed to cool down adequately. Outdoor activities like playing games, trekking, exercising in the open for longer durations in extreme heat can increase the probability.

Solution-

Avoid getting out during the most heated part of the day. Between 12 noon to 3 pm, when the sun rays are scorching.
Carry water bottle/fruit juices/ fluids to keep yourself hydrated while being out for long hours. Keep sipping at regular intervals.
Use caps/hats and dark sunglasses to protect your head and eyes from being exposed to direct heat and sun rays.
Keep a check for symptoms such as headache, dizziness (loss of consciousness in extremes), extreme dryness of the mouth, increased pulse rate, red and hot skin, muscle cramps and profuse/heavy sweating. You need to STOP, REST, RELAX and most importantly REHYDRATE yourself. This allows the body temperature to decrease, allowing it to cool down. Moving to a cold environment helps!
In cases of extreme symptoms like, unconsciousness, increased heart rate, increased temperature and behavioral changes seek medical advice at the earliest.
Homeopathic medicines can help! Common homeopathic medicines like Belladonna, Glonoine, Gelsemium, Natrum muriaticum, to name a few, can help treat symptomatically for which one needs to get in touch with the homeopathic practitioner.

2.Sun burn/ Skin tan

One of the most common summer skin issue! Harsh summers can lead to skin damage especially if you have been out in the heat for a long time. The sun rays penetrate through leading to damage and loss of skin elasticity.

Solution-

Avoid moving out without using an effective sunscreen (with SPF 30+). It helps block the sun rays from penetrating and damaging the skin.

Home remedies-

Lemon juice has wonderful cleansing and brightening properties. Make use of it either directly or in combination to brighten the tanned skin area.

1.Mix gram flour, curd and lemon juice in the form of a mixture and apply it on the affected area or use it on a regular basis to get a glowing skin naturally.

2.Mix turmeric, raw milk, few sugar granules and some lemon drops. Apply it on the affected area. Keep it for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water

Rose water finds its place in mostly every household. Having versatile uses, it is considered to be helpful in attending to a variety of skin issues, tanning being one amongst them. Works as a cooling agent when applied on the affected areas. It also makes your skin feel refreshed and re-vitalized when used on a daily basis

Homeopathic medicines and creams can effectively help deal with sunburns and its side-effects. Belladonna, calendula, cantharis to name a few can help work wonders in treating this condition.

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3.Skin Allergies

Increased production of pollen during the summers can lead to skin allergies in sensitive people who come in contact with it. Common symptoms include itching, rashes and tiny eruptions on the exposed skin surface.

Solution-

Shower after getting home, in order to get rid of the pollens which settle on the skin surface.
Cover yourself well. Make use of full sleeve clothes and full pants when out in the open, especially in the potential areas such as parks and gardens to avoid direct skin contact with the pollen.
Homeopathic medicines have an excellent scope in treating a variety of skin allergies depending on the individual signs and symptoms.

4.Food poisoning/Stale food

Food tends to easily get stale, especially when kept out for a longer time during the summers due to increased bacterial growth in warm environment. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common associated symptoms with this condition.

Solution-

Avoiding eating leftovers or previous day eatables. Cook small portions that are sufficient enough for same day consumption
Avoid keeping foods out for longer durations. Keeping it in a colder environment or freezing it, reduces the bacterial multiplication which prevents the food from getting stale.
Before consumption check to see whether the food is cooked well especially if dealing with non-vegetarian products.
Arsenic album, Nux Vomica, Lycopodium, China are some homeopathic medicines that can be considered in treating this condition.

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5. Insect stings and Mosquito bites

Insect stings and bites can be infuriating while traversing outdoors. For example hiking, going for picnics or just being out in the open, which can give rise to unpleasant symptoms and illnesses like oedema, pain, fever etc.

Solution-

Apply mosquito/insect repellants before stepping out
Covering yourself well can help
Homeopathic medicines like Apis mellifica, Ledum Pal, Urtica urens, Cantharis can help when prescribed on the basis of symptom similarity

Reap the multiple benefits that summer brings along. The fresh air and sunlight can turn and lift any mood up to a welcoming one! Do engage in various fun filled activities and indulge in the seasonal fruits and veggies, Mangoes being the seasonal delight. But do not forget to take care of yourself from the potential side-effects that comes in this summer package.

Wishing you a Happy and Safe Summer!

Note- Avoid self- treatment, it is always better to get in touch with your medical practitioner while dealing with symptoms and health conditions!

Tackling Summer Hazards with Ease!: Text

Tackling Summer Hazards with Ease!

Fresh sunlight- the bright sunlight can not only be mood-lifting and energizing but also forms a great source to increase your vitamin D resource

Fresh breeze and open air- one can make well use of this opportunity to engage in outdoor activities and exercises, spend time on the beaches and visit nearby parks and gardens, or even go out for picnic sessions with friends and family.

Connect with nature and sunshine- hiking, trails and outdoor trips can be thought of during this crisp and bright season.

Fresh fruits and vegetables- these come in abundance! Make use to it to improve your overall nutrient quotient.

1.Sun Stroke/ Heat exhaustion/Dehydration (milder form)

Solution-

Avoid getting out during the most heated part of the day. Between 12 noon to 3 pm, when the sun rays are scorching.

Carry water bottle/fruit juices/ fluids to keep yourself hydrated while being out for long hours. Keep sipping at regular intervals.

Use caps/hats and dark sunglasses to protect your head and eyes from being exposed to direct heat and sun rays.

In cases of extreme symptoms like, unconsciousness, increased heart rate, increased temperature and behavioral changes seek medical advice at the earliest.

Homeopathic medicines can help! Common homeopathic medicines like Belladonna, Glonoine, Gelsemium, Natrum muriaticum, to name a few, can help treat symptomatically for which one needs to get in touch with the homeopathic practitioner.

2.Sun burn/ Skin tan

One of the most common summer skin issue! Harsh summers can lead to skin damage especially if you have been out in the heat for a long time. The sun rays penetrate through leading to damage and loss of skin elasticity.

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Solution-

Avoid moving out without using an effective sunscreen (with SPF 30+). It helps block the sun rays from penetrating and damaging the skin.

Home remedies-

Lemon juice has wonderful cleansing and brightening properties. Make use of it either directly or in combination to brighten the tanned skin area.

1.Mix gram flour, curd and lemon juice in the form of a mixture and apply it on the affected area or use it on a regular basis to get a glowing skin naturally.

2.Mix turmeric, raw milk, few sugar granules and some lemon drops. Apply it on the affected area. Keep it for few minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water

Homeopathic medicines and creams can effectively help deal with sunburns and its side-effects. Belladonna, calendula, cantharis to name a few can help work wonders in treating this condition.​

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3.Skin Allergies

Increased production of pollen during the summers can lead to skin allergies in sensitive people who come in contact with it. Common symptoms include itching, rashes and tiny eruptions on the exposed skin surface.

Solution-

Shower after getting home, in order to get rid of the pollens which settle on the skin surface.

Cover yourself well. Make use of full sleeve clothes and full pants when out in the open, especially in the potential areas such as parks and gardens to avoid direct skin contact with the pollen.

Homeopathic medicines have an excellent scope in treating a variety of skin allergies depending on the individual signs and symptoms.

4.Food poisoning/Stale food

Food tends to easily get stale, especially when kept out for a longer time during the summers due to increased bacterial growth in warm environment. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are common associated symptoms with this condition.

Solution-

Avoiding eating leftovers or previous day eatables. Cook small portions that are sufficient enough for same day consumption

Avoid keeping foods out for longer durations. Keeping it in a colder environment or freezing it, reduces the bacterial multiplication which prevents the food from getting stale.

Before consumption check to see whether the food is cooked well especially if dealing with non-vegetarian products.

Arsenic album, Nux Vomica, Lycopodium, China are some homeopathic medicines that can be considered in treating this condition.

5. Insect stings and Mosquito bites

Insect stings and bites can be infuriating while traversing outdoors. For example hiking, going for picnics or just being out in the open, which can give rise to unpleasant symptoms and illnesses like oedema, pain, fever etc.

Solution-

Apply mosquito/insect repellants before stepping out

Covering yourself well can help

Homeopathic medicines like Apis mellifica, Ledum Pal, Urtica urens, Cantharis can help when prescribed on the basis of symptom similarity

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Wishing you a Happy and Safe Summer!

Note- Avoid self- treatment, it is always better to get in touch with your medical practitioner while dealing with symptoms and health conditions!

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Homeopathic medicines and creams can effectively help deal with sunburns and its side-effects. Belladonna, calendula, cantharis to name a few can help work wonders in treating this condition.