Happy Holi - Health Tips!!

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

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