Important Clues To Keep You Stylish And Healthy In The Raining Season

       

  It is that time of the year when you get out of the house all dressed up and looking your best and then all of a sudden it starts raining without any previous signs or warning. Sometimes it even starts while you are still at home and if you are not equipped it delays you because you are waiting for it to seize so you do no get wet. Moreso, besides the showers, this season comes with lots of diseases and infections such as cough, sore throat, flu, ... that makes you sick, weak and inactive.The following measures should be adopted in order to prevent such attacks on your health and daily activities:

1. Wear Season Friendly Make Up : 

In order not to end up with the "Teary Face", wear water proof make up. Apply two coats of water proof eye liner and mascara, with this if caught by the rain, you will be sure not to end up with a messy look.

2. Carry Rain Day Accesories:

They include items such as Umbrellas, Shower Caps, Rain Coats, Rain Boots, Rubber foot wears... Always make sure you have an umbrella in your bag for ladies. It comes in different sizes and colours, so choose bright coloured ones which can conviniently be in your bag every day, you can also have an extra big one at home for days when the rain is heavy and windy.Same goes for rain coats which also has different colours. It is mostly used by commercial motor cyclists, business men and women to enable them move freely under the rain as they go about their various businesses. Keep a shower cap in your bag always to wear it when required in order to prevent your hair do to be messed up by the rain.

Buy rubber foot wears such as crocs, sandals or shoes which you can wear then put your work shoes in your bag, so that the rain does not damage them, when you get to work, you can now wear them.

Rain Day Accesories

3. Wear Warming Clothes:
Such as hooded jackets, cardigans, sweaters, socks, gloves to protect your body from cold, and use waterproof bags to safegurd your belongings from getting wet, meanwhile hair products such as anti frizz serums should be used to prevent frizzy hair.

Waterproof Bag

4. Take A Hot Bath Or Shower After Being Caught In The Rain:

This will protect you from many infections the cold will trigger due to the rain water drying up on you. Follow up with applying a body oil such as coconut oil to keep your body warm and moisturized or any moisturizer of your choice. Also, take hot soups and drinks such as hot chocolate, pepper or vegetable soup, green tea, and ginger tea to also keep your body warm.

Hot Chocolate, Soup, Shower

5. Drink A Lot of Water: 

Drink plenty of water up to 8 glasses a day to keep you hydrated. If possible drink hot water early in the morning to remove toxins from the body and boost your metabolism.

A Jug Of Water

6. Take Plenty Of Vitamin C: 

Even before the season sets in to guard your body against infections, maintains bones, muscles and blood vessels and helps in the absorbtion of iron. Studies have shown that Vitamin C taken when the body has been infected does not have any effect on the infection. Besides taking the supplement, eat vitamin c rich foods such as Papaya, grapes, tomatoes, bell peppers, citrus fruits (oranges, lemon, tangerines, etc), sweet potatoes, broccoli, etc.

Vitamin C Rich Foods

7. Maintain Proper Hygiene:

The Raining Season is associated with many microorganisms and bacteria which spreads diseases such as dengue fever, flu, cholera, etc. Cleanliness is advice to be observed at all times. Always wash your hands after visiting public places such as schools, libraries, cyber cafes, toilets, buses, and use antibacterial hand sanitizer or hand rub afterwards.

8. Eat Healthy Meals:

Eat nutritious food and avoid eating out during this season. Instead opt for home cooked meals. Cook with spices such as ginger,broth turmeric, garlic, onions, which helps promote healthy gut flora that fight bacteria, toxins. Cook with coconut oil which contains lauric acid that fights viruses such as influenza, measles, and gram negative bacteria. Eat leafy vegetables such as greens, spinach, as well as beets, beef, chicken soup, bone broth, etc.

Home Cooked Meal

    Well, I really hope that some or if not all of you will find these points helpful in one way or the other as you strive to remain chic and well this rainy season. Do you have any other points to add? I will like to hear your comments, i'll see you soon, cheers!!!