As the mercury rises, BT gives you tips to keep your body cool

SUMMER IS HERE!

 Here are some pointers which can come in very handy as the temperature rises. Add lots of citrus foods to your diet. Even simple water will do a lot of good. Coconut water is perfect during the summers. Fruits like mangoes and watermelons help to beat the summer heat. The most soothing vegetables for summer are water based like cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, pumpkin, lady fingers, etc. Yoghurt, buttermilk is ideal during the summertime.
    Avoid red meat, stick to fish or sprouts for protein.
    Hygiene is very important during summer. Have a shower atleast two to three times a day. Try to use an anti-fungal powder in the folds of your skin, specially the armpits, neck, groin, under the breasts (in woman) and webs of the toes especially if you are wearing closed shoes. Open sandals help to air the feet. The bacteria tends to breed more in the folds during the hot and humid weather of the summer months.
    Sunscreen is a must and the sun exposure should be minimal during summer.
    Due to excessive sweating skin loses its moisture during summer. So moisturising the skin is very important.
    Sunglasses should be worn while going out at all times.
    We sweat a lot during Summer which can breed bacteria and thus cause foul body odours. To prevent foul body odour specially in the underarms keep the area clean, shave the hair off in that area and try to use alcohol-free deodarants or perfumes.
    Always wear loose cotton clothes and avoid synthetic fibres.
    Cutting down on caffeine will go a long way in helping you this summer.

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