Expert urges healthy diet, hydration to combat heat

Drinking plenty of water deemed crucial for flushing out toxins from the body,

ISLAMABAD:

Health expert Dr Munaza Mehmood Sunday advised people to stay home and be careful about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and take extra precautions to keep their families and children safe.

Talking to a private news channel, Dr Munaza advised that the public should stay hydrated by drinking enough water to flush out toxins from the body, eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; avoiding junk, processed, oily, and canned foods and limit the intake of sodas, colas, and fruit juices.

She said that the most common causes of the increase in the number of cases of various digestive diseases include consumption of contaminated water, contaminated food, lack of healthy living style and anxiety.

The citizens should avoid taking food and junk food items from outside should use boiled water, clean utensils and must wash their hands before meals and keep kitchens clean, she said.

She advised people to eat slowly, drink plenty of water and avoid self-medication, especially painkillers. Patients must follow the instructions given by their doctors and use medicines as advised, she said.

“Intense heat would put more stress on human organs like heart and lungs as they function beyond their capacity which could be hazardous,” she said.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, June 12^th, 2023.