Tips to Keep Waterborne Diseases at Bay

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Did you know? Water-borne disease or water-related diseases can be termed as an illness caused by recreational or drinking water contaminated by human or animal feces containing pathogenic microorganisms. Some common waterborne diseases are typhoid fever, malaria, dysentery, diarrhoea, cholera, hepatitis, worms, etc. Hence, you will have to follow some vital tricks such as wash food properly before cooking, drink boiled water, and eat home-made food. Read on to know further…

Are you aware? Waterborne diseases are illnesses that occur owing to the microscopic organisms, like viruses and bacteria that are ingested through contaminated water or by coming in contact with feces. It is no brainer that contaminated water carries viruses such as Hepatitis A and E, bacteria like E. coli. E. coli which can be passed from hand to hand, through street food or food handled by someone carrying E. coli bacteria. It can lead to food poisoning as well). Not only this, but one may also suffer from Typhoid fever, malaria, dysentery, diarrhoea, cholera, hepatitis, worms, etc. moreover, but there are also other waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery and even meningitis. It is the need of the hour to take precautions and lead a disease-free life.

Follow these fool proof strategies to prevent waterborne diseases

Garlic can help cure a common cold as it involves a cold-fighting compound known as allicin which has demonstrated antibacterial and antifungal properties. You can add freshly chopped garlic in the soup and drink it. Ginger can help you get relief from respiratory problems and strengthen the immunity owing to the anti-inflammatory gingerols and shaogals present in it. It has a calming and soothing effect on the body to offer relief from cold.  Other foods that you must eat- spinach, cauliflower, citrus foods, lemon, green tea, pineapple, guava, and buttermilk.

BY: Pratik Tibdewal, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road