The season of August requires a little extra care since it brings about an incredibly sunny and humid weather. In this month, the health of the human body remains in direct clash with bees and mosquitos which are rampant and on the lookout in the season of monsoon. For protection against these adversaries, cleanliness of streets is especially important. Any rainwater that starts to collect on the roads should be taken care of through some form of drainage otherwise mosquitos will find a new home. The humid weather in July and August increases sweat as well as the daily intake of water rises. In such conditions, one must make an effort to drink boiled water since bottled water cannot be trusted.
Although hunger lessens in this weather, fresh and appropriate diet must be opted for. And this is because lack of proper nutrition can lead to weakness and decreased immunity against virus and bacteria. Fresh fruits should be preferred and over ripened fruits discarded. Mangoes for example are quite popular in this season but they should be eaten with care after being washed. A few jaaman could be eaten or half a glass of water and milk could be taken after eating a mango. In this manner proper nutrition to the body would be ensured.
In this season, the complaint of hepatitis also increases so extra care must be taken. Any fruits that are cut and set aside without being covered should not be eaten. Along with this fresh and hot food should be preferred. And if some sort of chutney comprising of lemon, vinegar, tamarind, plum, or neem. In some good form of vinegar, add some onion, ginger, garlic, dry grapes, dates, and some leaves of neem along with some salt and use this after magrib prayer dinner. By using this, you will be safe from indigestion and vomiting. If your health is right, then everything washed with rain will look all the brighter. Use a good antiseptic soap for bath once a day and wear cotton garments. In the morning, protect yourself against bees and in the evening, protect yourself from mosquitoes.
Little children, bathing and seasonal care:
This season is pretty difficult and especially for little children requires a whole lot of care. Avoid pouring water into the mouth and ears of the child while bathing him or her since it later leads to some form of infection. After bathing them, clean the underside of the child’s legs, armpits and the back of ears. For good measure, sprinkle some powder on such locations. Such care is necessary because the season of august causes itchy skin and little pimples caused by the heat.
Information about diet:
Intake of goat meat cooked with vegetables is preferable. Before cooking vegetables, wash them thoroughly.
In pulses, try and avoid whole mong, mash and masoor. If these pulses are to be used then add white cummin and black pepper. Avoid watermelon and phoot. Methi and items that are not readily digested should be taken less. Sherbet, lemonade and drinks with lemon should be taken more. With any meal, use of vinegar with onions should be taken so that digestive system remains healthy. Wear such garments that allow the sweat to be absorbed so that the skin remains cold. Change clothes once a day at least. Water in which neem has been heated for some time should be used for drinking after cooling it down. This water helps prevent itchy skin and pimples due to humid weather.
Malaria is the sort of disease that is caused by a specific species of mosquitoes. It begins with a body ache along with a lethargic condition, feeling cold all over, and the body and head being warm.
Cure: take some fresh leaves of origan with the amount being 12 gm along with black pepper 3 gm. Mash these two and make little tablets. In the morning and evening, give one tablet with water. After the fever has lessened, make the patient drink boiled milk after cooling it down, after adding some carbonated drink in it. Give the patient light diet mostly consisting of moong ki daal and rice in a watery form as well as cereal, gravy and chappati.
