Holi the festival of colors is here. Its a celebration of love and win of good over evil.
Celebrate with all love, here are few health tips to take into account -
1. Swine Flu -
- This year the country is fighting Swine Flu.
- The untimely rains and cold weather of last few days has increased the conditions for its spread.
- Make sure you eat a proper breakfast before starting to play Holi. This ways your body immune system will be better equipped.
- Avoid playing with water, if you are having a cold or flu.
2. Alcohol
- Holi is one of the few days when Alcohol consumption is started very early in the day.
- This means that most people tend to go over-board with the amount of Alcohol consumed.
- Since one is in celebration mode - the effects of alcohol are not seen till they lead to severe intoxication.
- Few Sign and Symptoms to be aware of - severe confusion, unpredictable behavior, unconsciousness, vomiting, seizures, respiration problems, cold body temperature. - require immediate medical attention.
- The best advice would be to Avoid alcohol, as there is nothing called as "controlled drinking" in such occasions.
3. The Bhang
- Bhang is one of the favorite drinks in Holi.
- A derivative of the cannabis family, its one of the main reasons for many people to land up into Emergency Rooms of hospitals
- The most common side effects include - Distorted feeling of self, Feelings of excessive relaxation, Problems with memory, Loss of coordination, Increased appetite, Incessant talking and laughter
- One should be very careful, that even one episode of bhang consumption can lead to excessive anxiety or Post-traumatic stress that present for a long time.
- Adulterated Bhang is known to cause hallucinations - this can have a major side-effect on general mental health.
- Best Advice to avoid bhang completely.
- If you are still willing to try it, then be ready for the side effects!!
4. The Colors -
- Naturally made Dry colours are the best for health.
- Chemical colors when applied to skin - leads to allergies
- Avoid chemical colors going into eyes - can lead to blindness
- chemical colors remaining in the hands - go into the digestive system, leading to gastric irritation.
- you can apply oil or moisturizer over your body before starting to play holi.
5. Mental Health -
- Spread love this Holi.
- Don't use it as a way to take revenge on others.
- Don't feel jealous of others.
- Don't try to sexually harass someone under the pretext of holi.
- Don't have anger..
- Understand its a festival of love and peace.
HOLI IS A FESTIVAL TO SPREAD JOY, LOVE AND CELEBRATE... DON'T LET IT BE ONE THAT SPOILS YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLI!!
- Dr.Hemant Mittal
Psychiatrist
www.mindmantra.in - eksoch@gmail.com
Celebrate with all love, here are few health tips to take into account -
1. Swine Flu -
- This year the country is fighting Swine Flu.
- The untimely rains and cold weather of last few days has increased the conditions for its spread.
- Make sure you eat a proper breakfast before starting to play Holi. This ways your body immune system will be better equipped.
- Avoid playing with water, if you are having a cold or flu.
2. Alcohol
- Holi is one of the few days when Alcohol consumption is started very early in the day.
- This means that most people tend to go over-board with the amount of Alcohol consumed.
- Since one is in celebration mode - the effects of alcohol are not seen till they lead to severe intoxication.
- Few Sign and Symptoms to be aware of - severe confusion, unpredictable behavior, unconsciousness, vomiting, seizures, respiration problems, cold body temperature. - require immediate medical attention.
- The best advice would be to Avoid alcohol, as there is nothing called as "controlled drinking" in such occasions.
3. The Bhang
- Bhang is one of the favorite drinks in Holi.
- A derivative of the cannabis family, its one of the main reasons for many people to land up into Emergency Rooms of hospitals
- The most common side effects include - Distorted feeling of self, Feelings of excessive relaxation, Problems with memory, Loss of coordination, Increased appetite, Incessant talking and laughter
- One should be very careful, that even one episode of bhang consumption can lead to excessive anxiety or Post-traumatic stress that present for a long time.
- Adulterated Bhang is known to cause hallucinations - this can have a major side-effect on general mental health.
- Best Advice to avoid bhang completely.
- If you are still willing to try it, then be ready for the side effects!!
4. The Colors -
- Naturally made Dry colours are the best for health.
- Chemical colors when applied to skin - leads to allergies
- Avoid chemical colors going into eyes - can lead to blindness
- chemical colors remaining in the hands - go into the digestive system, leading to gastric irritation.
- you can apply oil or moisturizer over your body before starting to play holi.
5. Mental Health -
- Spread love this Holi.
- Don't use it as a way to take revenge on others.
- Don't feel jealous of others.
- Don't try to sexually harass someone under the pretext of holi.
- Don't have anger..
- Understand its a festival of love and peace.
HOLI IS A FESTIVAL TO SPREAD JOY, LOVE AND CELEBRATE... DON'T LET IT BE ONE THAT SPOILS YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLI!!
- Dr.Hemant Mittal
Psychiatrist
www.mindmantra.in - eksoch@gmail.com
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