The rainy
season brings with it a lot of benefits: water for the garden, a respite from
the excruciating heat and an excuse to stay a little longer cuddled in bed or
have another cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
But it
also comes with plenty of health concerns such as cholera, typhoid fever,
leptospirosis and water-borne diseases from bacteria and viruses found in
unclean drinking and flood water. Vector-borne diseases such as dengue and
malaria have been known to cause serious complications and even death.
Good thing there are simply yet effective preventive measures one can take to keep the entire family safe during the wet season.
Live healthier
Whatever
the season, investing in one’s health is important. Eating a balanced diet and
limiting salty, oily and sugary foods is a good start. Make sure to drink lots
of water and incorporate fruits and vegetables in daily meals. Take the WFH or
hybrid work or school setup to make your own food at home to monitor salt and
sugar intake as well.
Get
moving. A 10-minute exercise or meditation is so much better than no exercise
at all. Start small -– find simple exercise videos on YouTube or walk or run
around the neighborhood in the morning. Gradually do longer and more targeted
exercises and make sure to keep doing them regularly.
Vitamin
supplements, in particular those for boosting the immunity, can help as well.
This is especially true for those not able to get their daily nutritional
requirements from food.
Keep your home and surroundings clean
Damp
indoor areas, especially during sustained rainy days, can trigger allergies.
This is why it’s important to keep the home clean and hygienic at all times.
With
dengue cases in the country rising in recent months, it is even more crucial to
make sure all areas in the house – yes, even the backyard and downspout – are
clean and will not collect stagnant water where mosquitoes stay. There are
government initiatives preventing further spread of the disease, but
maintaining a mosquito-free household should be a priority for everyone.
Discard
any existing and potential mosquito-breeding grounds. An old tire, a trash can
or old gutters should be routinely checked, drained, cleaned and turned over to
prevent them from collecting water. Change curtains regularly and check often
overlooked corners to make sure no mosquitos or other insects stay there. Check
also areas under the bed, table or cabinets as these, too, are potential hiding
places of dengue- and malaria-causing mosquitoes.
Hydrate with clean, safe water
Make sure the family has access to clean drinking water during the rainy season, in particular during typhoons.
The Aqua
SmartGuard by Waterlogic, the world’s first COVID-19-secure water dispenser,
promises a clean, safe and healthy drinking water every time -- rainy season or
not. With a revolutionary firewall UVC technology that sanitizes water and
removes bacteria, viruses and contaminants, including the COVID-19 virus, not
only is the water the family drinks clean and safe, it is also free of bad
taste and smell.
The Aqua
SmartGuard features carbon filters that clear the water of impurities without
removing necessary minerals. Its unit surface, nozzle, tray and dispensing
buttons are also protected from bacteria through the BioCote, a premium
antimicrobial surface protection. Biocote uses silver ion to repel microbes
from the surface in just 15 minutes and reduces up to 99.5 percent of bacteria
within 2 hours.
This
world-class water dispenser, which has ISO 9001 certification and recognition
from the Water Quality Association (WQA), Energy Star and the Water Regulatory
Advisory Scheme (WRAS), also features different temperature types -- ambient,
cold, hot and extra hot – to accommodate various drinking preferences.
The modern
and stylish Aqua SmartGuard water dispenser comes with Total Care Service for
hassle-free installation and maintenance, including filter and UV lamps
replacement, for only P1,490 monthly fee.
With the Philippines facing approximately 20 storms per year, Filipinos have learned many ways to cope with and survive unpredictable weather. But with COVID-19 still around and the flu season bringing it with other illnesses, it pays to be careful and healthy, rain or shine.
About
Waterlogic
Waterlogic is a leading global designer, manufacturer,
distributor and service provider of home and workplace hydration solutions.
Waterlogic provides the world’s purest and safest water to over 50 million
households and offices in more than 70 countries. Waterlogic, with its decades of experience in delivering
highly certified, great-tasting water in a safe and environmentally responsible
way, aims to transform drinking water into a trusted, purified and sustainably
abundant resource for all Filipinos.
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