Monsoon is the season of rejuvenation, a time when we say adieu to the scorching sun and welcome the cool rain that brings a new trigger of enjoyment in everyone. Be it a small ride in the rain or a football match, or just enjoying by simply drenching. Each one of these activities actually does contribute to adverse health effects. Thus here we explain some scenarios to look after during the rainy season.
- Increase your Vitamin C intake.
The rainy season also is a good supplier of Communicable diseases, viral infections, allergies and all different kinds of flu. To withstand and shield this we have to enhance our immune system, especially in the middle of a pandemic. Vitamin C intake improves the immune system, thus it can be consumed as medication or by food. Eating sprouts, fresh green vegetables and citrus fruits also contribute to high immunity levels.
- Eat healthy food.
Eating fresh and healthy food is important in this monsoon season. Thereby we can avoid junk food that has its own share in spreading diseases. Since street food/junk food is often made on the streets, it has often seemed to be unhealthy.
- Avoid stagnant water presence.
Stagnant water often helps in spreading diseases, it can lead to microbial or mosquito infestations. Due to this water bodies should never be allowed to remain stagnant for a long time. There are also chances for your pets to consume water from these sources and get infected. Most sources of contained stagnant water are garden, water collector trey of refrigerator and tubes.
- Iron clothes
Cloths during the monsoon season are too delicate such that molds and fungal infestations will grow on these. The best way to avoid this is to preserve cloths in dry areas also iron the cloths such that moisture presence is controlled.
- Exercise regularly
Workout is very important in this monsoon season. This season we often feel not to leave the bed and take some extra nap time. This lazy habit will eventually end your workout routine. If it’s raining outside better get some workout gear and do some home workouts.
- Take care of your body.
Taking good care of your body is very important especially during the monsoon season. This is to maintain a hygienic environment by washing hands, sanitizing, cutting nails and using disinfectants in bathwater.
Times have changed, yet even today we find it difficult to comprehend the very basic deviations from the normal growth behavior of a child and suggest an Early Intervention. Generations have conditioned the various taboo around Genetic issues and have always ‘swept it under the rug’. As the data of The Centre for Disease control suggests every 1 out of 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which hereby throws light on the very basic aspect of Early Intervention.
The symptoms of Autism can be detected at the age of 18 months. The normal human brain of a 2-3-year-old baby is just like plastic, i.e. it can be molded and trained with due attention provided. This in a way also helps to kick start the treatment as fast as possible, which in turn would provide great results for the child. Here is where Early intervention plays its pivotal role.
The early symptoms of autism can be exhibited in the initial months.
- No eye contact.
The child will show no eye contact while talking/calling out. This is one of the common diagnosable symptoms of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
- Not engaging in any play/activities.
The child will show reluctance in participating in any activities/play. This clearly suggests the absence of attention on one thing at a time.
- Not understanding or responding to Emotions
This is one of the most important diagnostic features of ASD, where a child pays very little emotional attention. He/she will find it difficult to laugh or cry on expected occasions. This shows a very low level of Emotional quotient in an ASD diagnosed individual.
- Not responding to one’s name.
ASD diagnosed individuals will find it difficult to attend to his/her own name. This is one of the major symptoms of Autism, one should take their children for Early intervention if they started showing any of the above symptoms.
These are some of the early diagnosable symptoms of Autistic behavior. Early intervention is the very first and the best step in diagnosing and treating ASD, proper diagnosis leads to the right treatment at the right time and thereby finding out more avenues to the betterment of the Individual.
Also Integrated developmental and Behavioral Intervention should be provided to an ASD diagnosed individual, along with Physiotherapy (Neuro), Behavioral Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Special Education. IAN Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Thrissur is the one and only center that can provide all these necessary treatments under one single roof. The institute looks forward to educating, inform and empower the differently-abled and works for a Differently abled friendly society.
– by Thomas John Emmatty
