The peak summer is now on. Do you step out of our house without any protection in the summer?
It is true that summer brings not only extreme heat but also several health problems in us. Therefore, it is highly necessary that we must take enough precaution during the summer season to be free from these health problems.
Various health issues that we could get during summer seasons are
Heatstroke:
We could get symptoms like dizziness, fever, nausea etc if our body heats up and doesn’t have the opportunity to cool down. In such a scenario, it is a must that we must hydrate ourselves. Moreover, we must not go out in the hot scorching heat.
Food poisoning:
Food poisoning could be due to food getting spoiled because of excess heat during the summer season. By eating spoiled food, we could get issues like diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting etc. We must consume only freshly made food. Vegetables and fruits must be cleaned well before consuming.
Dehydration:
During the summer season, we could sweat more and due to this we would lose water and other electrolytes from the body. This could make us feel weak also. Mouth dryness and giddiness are important signs of dehydration in us. It is essential to drink atleast 8 to 10 glasses of water throughout the day.
Sunburns:
There are chances of getting sunburns if we go out in the sun without protection. There are chances of skin redness, irritation, skin peeling off etc also due to sunburns. It is necessary to use sunscreen every day before going out. Wearing full sleeves clothes would be superb.
Waterborne diseases:
There are high chances of water borne diseases like typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea etc affecting us during the summer season. This could be due to the contamination of water. In such a situation, it is important to drink boiled and purified water only.
Conjunctivitis or Madras eye:
Excessive heat, poor hygiene etc would contribute to an eye issue named conjunctivitis. Here, our eyes could swell, become reddish coloured, irritation etc. We must be careful and not rub our eyes with our hands. Wearing sunglasses while going out would be good.
Urinary tract infections or UTI:
There are more chances of UTIS especially in the summers due to excess sweat and dehydration etc. Symptoms of UTIs are frequent urination, burning sensation while urination, foul smelling urine etc. It is necessary to stay hydrated and maintain hygiene to prevent UTIs in us.
Dust allergies:
The allergies would worsen during summers due to pollen and dust etc. It is worthy to note that those with asthma etc must be very careful. It is important that we must keep away from dusty places. Using a facemask is a must.
திருவண்ணாமலையில் அருணாச்சலேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோவிலில் நேற்று (24-05-2025) வைகாசி மாத அமாவாசை பிரதோஷத்தை முன்னிட்டு பிரதோஷ நாயகருக்கு சிறப்பு அபிஷேக ஆராதனை நடைபெற்றது. இதில் திரளான பக்தர்கள் கலந்து கொண்டு அரோகரா கோஷத்துடன் தரிசனம் செய்தார்கள்.
Especially when humidity increases, our hairs would turn frizzy. Having frizzy hairs would also cause us to lose our self esteem also.
It is possible to get smooth silky hairs with the help of chemical based products but using herbal based ones would be superb for hair health. It is true that herbal products would gently restore hair`s moisture balance, seal the cuticle layer and prevent hairs from drying. One main cause for hairs to be frizzy is dryness. Herbal products would also promote a healthy scalp plus reduce split ends etc. Hair texture would get better over time.
Herbal hacks for silky and smooth hairs are
Applying aloe vera gel leave in:
The proteolytic enzymes present in this gel would repair dead skin cells on the scalp. It would be good to apply aloe vera gel directly to damp hair. This would make our hairs smooth and silky without making hairs oily and greasy etc.
Applying fenugreek soak:
Mucilage present in fenugreek would act as a natural hair conditioner. In the first step, it is necessary to take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and ground it as a paste and apply it to the scalp and hair. In the second step, it is allowed to stand for 30 minutes. This would make the hairs smooth and soft without any frizz.
Apply neem and yoghurt pack:
The antifungal properties present in neem plays a huge role here. Not many of us would know that yoghurt is a natural emollient. If frizz is because of scalp irritation or due to dandruff etc, then this combo would be superb. In the first step, neem leaves are taken and ground as paste by mixing with yoghurt. It is then applied on the scalp and hairs and then left for 20 minutes and then hairs must be washed well. This would make hair soft and smooth.
Bhringraj oil massage:
It is noteworthy that bhringaraj or king of herbs would be great for the hairs. It does superbly by nourishing scalp plus strengthens root and improves shine etc.. In step one, it is necessary to warm the oil and then apply it to the scalp. By this, blood flow would be increased, relaxes the mind plus prevents frizz in the hairs.
Green tea rinse:
The antioxidants in green tea would improve the hair`s elasticity. Hair cuticles would get smsmoothen, roughness would be reduced and adds gloss to hairs. Humidity induced frizziness would be reduced.