The long wait is over and monsoon has finally arrived! The rainy season brings relief from the harsh and sweaty summers, but it invites a number of health problems and many people get sick during this time of the year. You need to change your lifestyle and habits in order to deal with this rainy season without getting sick.

Eat a healthy diet that contains plenty of fruits and vegetables to get all necessary nutrients your body requires. Eat more foods that are rich in vitamin C as this will boost your immune system and help you stay away from common colds and flu. Avoid eating street food and raw vegetables to keep infections away. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them. Carry your monsoon essentials such as rain coats and umbrella whenever you go out to protect yourself from sudden rainfall. Drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated and flush out toxins from the body. Always remember to carry a water bottle before going out. Also, drink green tea, herbal tea that has antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties.

Avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth or nose with your hands after getting wet as the virus might enter into the body through these routes. Don't forget to wash your hands, feet and face whenever you go out. Exercise regularly and keep your immune system strong and avoid falling sick. Lastly, keep your surroundings clean to avoid mosquito breeding.

Definitely these tips will prove useful to you in dealing with this weather without getting infections or diseases and help you stay healthy and fit.