Dr. Kelvin Owusu is a health consultant
Wellness consultant Dr. Kelvin Owusu advised the public to stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet as important measures to protect themselves from dry season health problems, commonly known as harmattan.
In a recent interview with Channel One TV, he explained that drinking water is important during the dry season because the cold air causes more water to be lost from the body.
“So you should drink as much water as you can, which means at least three liters of water. But if you work outdoors, you probably need more water because you’re more exposed to the sun than others.” “We’re indoors.”
“But what’s interesting is that you don’t get thirsty during harmattan, so many people actually drink less water. But we consciously try to drink as much water as possible. I need it.”
“One trick is to carry a bottle with you to work or wherever you go and remind yourself to drink the water inside,” he explained.
Dr Kelvin Owusu also advised people not to consume too much alcohol as it acts as a diuretic and causes dehydration during the dry season.
“So beer is no substitute for water. And this is why beer and alcohol are diuretics. That is, alcohol actually dehydrates you. So when you drink alcohol, you urinate more.” tends to occur.”
“Alcohol can further dehydrate the body and worsen the effects of harmattan,” he warned.
He also said there is a need to increase the intake of raw fruits and vegetables to boost the immune system, as they play an important role in fighting infections, especially when respiratory diseases are more prevalent during harmattan. Emphasized gender.
“Fruits and vegetables are very important because most of our diets don’t incorporate a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. So we go to the kitchen and we eat banku and okra with chili… “The thing about vegetables is that when you heat them, they tend to lose some of their nutrition and nutritive value,” he added.
Regarding respiratory health, he recommended wearing face masks, especially in dusty areas, to reduce inhalation of dust and prevent irritation of the nasal passages.
“Wearing a mask in dusty environments can help protect your nasal passages from irritation and reduce respiratory discomfort,” he said.
He also advised people not to pick their noses, which can worsen nosebleeds due to dry air, and called on people to avoid such activities during harmattan season.
“Picking your nose during harmattan can dry the air and worsen nosebleeds, so this habit is best avoided,” he advised.
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