7-step guide to protect yourself from Delhi’s nasty pollution
TNN | Nov 10, 2018, 11:24 IST
With Delhi air pollution making headlines, it’s time we start taking measures to reduce its impact on our health. Smog, the outdoor air pollution causes problems like uneasy breathing, nausea, headache, cold and cough, chest pain and more.
And you will be surprised to know that air pollution is responsible for approximately 3.3 million premature deaths across the globe, says a recent research.
With the severe effects that smog can have on our body, we need to protect ourselves. Here is a 7-step guide that you can follow to protect yourself against pollution.
Avoid going for morning walks
Exercising while breathing toxic air is of no benefit and is rather harmful. The air pollution is said to be the highest in the morning. Shift outdoor activities to evening hours when pollution is slightly less.
Use anti-pollution masks
With such poor quality of air, it’s imperative for everyone to use a mask. Using the right mask is important.
The best guide to buy an anti-pollution mask.
Ventilate your house
Having an exhaust in the bathroom and chimney in the kitchen is extremely important to avoid indoor air pollution. Indoor pollution in some cases can be worse than outdoor pollution.
Open the doors and windows between 3 PM to 5 PM and allow the circulation of air.
Keep air purifying plants inside your house
Aloe vera, Areca palm, English Ivy and Spider plant are some of the plants that have the capacity to purify the air and thus minimise the indoor pollution.
Use air purifiers and maintain them
Air purifiers should definitely be used in the rooms of kids, elderly and pregnant women.
Eat jaggery
Jaggery (gur) can flush out the pollutants from your lungs. You can consume it every day at night or simply replace sugar with jaggery in your daily meal.
Eat a healthy diet
Consuming foods rich in vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acid and magnesium can help beat the ill effect caused by pollution. You can also try home remedies that guarantee to help fight the effects of pollution.
And you will be surprised to know that air pollution is responsible for approximately 3.3 million premature deaths across the globe, says a recent research.
With the severe effects that smog can have on our body, we need to protect ourselves. Here is a 7-step guide that you can follow to protect yourself against pollution.
Avoid going for morning walks
Exercising while breathing toxic air is of no benefit and is rather harmful. The air pollution is said to be the highest in the morning. Shift outdoor activities to evening hours when pollution is slightly less.
Use anti-pollution masks
With such poor quality of air, it’s imperative for everyone to use a mask. Using the right mask is important.
The best guide to buy an anti-pollution mask.
Ventilate your house
Having an exhaust in the bathroom and chimney in the kitchen is extremely important to avoid indoor air pollution. Indoor pollution in some cases can be worse than outdoor pollution.
Open the doors and windows between 3 PM to 5 PM and allow the circulation of air.
Keep air purifying plants inside your house
Aloe vera, Areca palm, English Ivy and Spider plant are some of the plants that have the capacity to purify the air and thus minimise the indoor pollution.
Use air purifiers and maintain them
Air purifiers should definitely be used in the rooms of kids, elderly and pregnant women.
Eat jaggery
Jaggery (gur) can flush out the pollutants from your lungs. You can consume it every day at night or simply replace sugar with jaggery in your daily meal.
Eat a healthy diet
Consuming foods rich in vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acid and magnesium can help beat the ill effect caused by pollution. You can also try home remedies that guarantee to help fight the effects of pollution.
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