Eat green leafy vegetables for maximum immunity
According to one of the studies in Nature Communications, a journal
about Earth sciences, it shows that during the rainy season or colder months,
our immune system is at an increased risk of being compromised. Scientists’ research
from Yale University explains that there are many reasons behind this and one
of the most common ones is due to the cold air affecting our nose’s first line
of defense wherein cracks in the mucus membrane form, thus allowing infections
to enter our body more easily. To minimize the risk of infection, the
Department of Health’s (DOH) National Nutrition Council recommends eating vegetables
that are rich in micronutrients such as vitamins C and D, zinc, and iron, which
are essential in powering our immune system.
Drink plenty of water
Although the rainy season seems like a perfect excuse
to skip drinking water because of the cold weather, experts say you shouldn’t.
The cold can still lead to dehydration due to sweating and added urine
production and we don’t even realize it.
This could be troublesome when water is important in flushing out toxins that
can contribute to us becoming sick. For women, the Institute of Medicine in the
United States recommends drinking 2.7 liters of water and then 3.7 liters for
men.
Avoid walking in flooded areas
For the past 10 years, the Philippine Statistics Authority reports
that at least 14 Filipinos die every day from water-borne diseases.
Leptospirosis, typhoid fever, and cholera are just a few of the most common ones
we can get through contaminated flood waters. To prevent catching these deadly
diseases, the DOH reminds us to avoid walking in flooded areas or at least wear
protective clothing or footwear like raincoats and boots. If unavoidable, wash your
legs and feet with soap as soon as you can. This is especially important for
people that have open wounds or lacerations on the lower parts of their body
since these increase the chances of infection.
Take the necessary medicines to recover quickly
From the official report
of DOH, the rainy season is the perfect breeding ground for communicable
diseases. Although we can stay healthy by eating vegetables, drinking plenty of
water, and avoiding the rain altogether, our bodies still require an added layer
of defense. According to research
from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, one of the best ways to do
so is to strengthen ourselves by taking vitamins and medicine, which are
essential in helping our cells produce more antioxidants and antibodies. But in
case you do catch a rainy-day illness and it worsens, you should consult your
doctor immediately to receive proper medication. There are generic medicines
that can help cure bacterial infections or clear obstructed airways caused by
respiratory illnesses common this season. As for overall body pains, ease them
with pain relievers. There are more medicines available to choose from but
other options are not as affordable.
In 2019 alone, the Philippines was found to have the second-most
expensive drugs in all of Southeast Asia and was even accompanied by a 13.7%
price increase according to the Mercer Marsh Benefits report and during the
pandemic, it became much worse. The ongoing rainy season poses a great ordeal
for many Filipinos.
Fortunately, some medications do not have to cost an arm and a leg. Generic
medicine is a great alternative to branded medicine, and in the Philippines, we
have one of the most trusted brands that provide generic medicine, RHEA
Generics. A homegrown brand with over 40 years of experience in producing quality
and affordable medicine, RHEA Generics is able to offer affordable medicine because
its products are unibranded.
Unibranded medicine is just the same as branded medicine but is way
cheaper because they are only marketed under one brand. In RHEA Generics’ case,
they are partnered with some of the world’s best pharmaceutical companies,
including Pfizer, Sanofi, GSK, Otsuka, Merck, Fresenius Kabi, AstraZeneca, OEP,
Lundbeck and Boehringer Ingelheim, so you can guarantee yourselves that their
products are truly world-class.
To know more and purchase RHEA Generics medicines, you can drop by
the nearest Mercury Drug store near you. Always make sure to only purchase
medicine with a doctor’s prescription as medicine taken without one can be
harmful.
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About RHEA Generics
With more than 40 years in the industry of producing quality and
affordable medicine, RHEA Generics is one of the most trusted names in health
and wellness in the Philippines. It has partnered with some of the world’s best
pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Sanofi, GSK, Otsuka, Merck,
Fresenius Kabi, AstraZeneca, OEP, Lundbeck and Boehringer Ingelheim to provide
world-class medicine for the Filipinos.
