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It
is also a time that comes with cold, dry winds, haziness and a
lot of dust. Harmattan is coming and these are six life-saving
tips to help you stay productive and healthy regardless of the
season.
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Wool for
the Win
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It is always cold during harmattan and to
protect yourself from the cold, you should wear
more wool-based cloths as against cotton which is
common and mostly suitable for other seasons.
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Build
your Immune System this
Season
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It is necessary to eat a healthy and balanced
diet to help your body fight against diseases that
might occur as a result of the weather condition.
A proper diet containing protein, carbohydrates, a
bit of fat and vitamins, helps to make the immune
system stronger to better fight infections.
Hydrate regularly by taking lots of water during
this dry season.
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Body
Care
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To avoid excessive dryness of the skin and
hair, bathe with moisture retaining soaps and
thereafter regularly apply moisturizing creams,
oils or lotions. Hand creams should also be used
intermittently during the day and at bedtime.
Protect your lips with lip balms, gloss or chap
sticks to avoid lip cracks, peeling and dryness.
Also moisturize your lips at night time for a
complete save from cracks.
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Home
Care
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Your home and its surroundings should be made
as clean and as dust-free as possible. Doors and
windows should always be shut to avoid letting in
dust and harmful bugs. Inflammables should be put
away and preventive measures taken to avoid fire
outbreaks as this season makes it easy for intense
fire accidents.
Also avoid burning refuse and bushes this
period. The fire could become uncontrollable and
result in the loss of lives and valuable
properties.
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Good
Health is Good Life
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Excessive exposure to the cold and dryness that
comes with this weather can increase the risk of
illnesses like pneumonia, arthritis and
rheumatism. This season also causes catarrh, sore
throat, sneezing and the possibility of cough so
it is best to curtail exposure to the dry winds
and dust. The eyes should be washed with clean
water and sunshades used to protect them from
particles. Asthma patients should also make sure
to have their inhalers close at all
times.
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DRIVE
FOR THE WEATHER
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Driving this harmattan season calls for care.
Be it in the morning or at night, it is important
to see and be seen. It is typically foggy in the
mornings, ensure your fog lights (if your car
doesn’t have these, use low beam lights) are on.
Also remember not to drive fast to stay safe on
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Remember
that the festivities will eventually usher in the new
year with its array of financial responsibilities. Do
not let January meet you unprepared, put some money
aside for the coming year.
At
ARM Life, we are interested in partnering with you to
ensure you enjoy living benefits. Consider signing up
for one of our plans in the
coming year.
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