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Free Relation's Awakening:TIPS for HAZE to-be casualties and already |
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As the haze is taking over the whole of Malaysia, i would like to take opportunity to share some tips with the victims.
1. Keep the haze out Before leaving the house, make sure all your windows and ventilation outlets are closed. It is better to come back to still air rather than a million haze particles that will settle inside your home for a long while. Practice this until the city?s air purity level goes up to ?moderate? and ?good?. Constantly check the news updates and Department of Environment?s website to stay in the know. 2. Use air purifier indoors Once you get back home, always turn on the air purifier to filter the air – because the soft particles of haze could still seep into the house even after closing all your windows and doors. If you have yet to get an air purifier at home, try boiling some water and let the steam fill up the room to clear the air. 3. Drink at least 2 litres of water a day The key is to stay hydrated. Haze toxins absorbed by our lungs and skin force our kidneys to work extra hard, so we need to help them in excreting the toxins by staying hydrated. 4. Stay away from alcohol & coffee In regards to the previous point, alcohol and coffee dehydrate our system – which makes it even harder for the kidneys to function in hazy days like these. It is hard to go coffee-less, but stay strong for the sake of well-functioning kidneys! 5. Boost your immunity with super foods Healthy diet is important at all times, but in hazy days – it is a definite must. If you are determined not to suffer from a scratchy throat or runny nose, then do your part: eat healthily. Make sure you have sufficient daily intake of protein, calcium, refined carbs, and ?good? fats. With balanced diet – you should have enough amount of vitamin C, E, and Omega-3 without having to source them from capsules. For a balanced diet guide, read our feature here. 6. Must-have items in your bag: face mask, eye drops, water bottle, tissue, wet wipes Stay indoors as much as possible, but when you do have to go out, put on a face mask. These items could be your instant fixes in case of red eyes, scratchy throat, and mild trouble with breathing. After going outdoors, wipe your hands immediately. 7. Wash your hands & face regularly As much as we try not to be exposed to haze toxins, our skin will still absorb it. Do not be shy or reluctant to wash your hands and face in public places. After going out, shower immediately to cleanse away the toxin residues. 8. See the doctors immediately after health problems For those with breathing problems (eg. asthma) and skin problems (eg. eczema), always be prepared with your medical solutions during the haze period. For those who experience sudden health problems – especially to do with breathing, see the doctor immediately. However, be informed it is common to experience runny nose because the body produces extra mucus to excrete the toxins. Stay healthy and please share these tips with family and friends. |
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5 Comments
Great Tips, Ibrahim. Thanks for sharing with us :)
Posted 23-03-2014 16:16
Thanks for the great tips for precautions against haze :D
Posted 22-03-2014 20:10
Your tips are very practical. Here in UAE also lot of haze is around. I'll use your tips.
Thank you so much.
Posted 16-03-2014 20:30
You are mostly welcomed.
Posted 13-03-2014 23:32
We are suffered from the same problem here in Korea also. Thanks a lot for useful tips, I will drink a lot of water!!
Posted 13-03-2014 16:15