The scorching heat of ‘Nautapa’ is about to begin. Nautapa begins on May 25, a period of nine days in which it appears as if fire is raining from the sky. During these nine days, even stepping out of the house becomes a challenge. However, due to work, many people have to go out. In such situations, experts recommend that if you have to step out during Nautapa, it is important to take extra precautions to take care of yourself. This includes making the right choices in everything from your diet to your clothing.

This is because even the slightest carelessness can lead to health problems like dehydration, heat stroke, heat rash and skin tan. During Nautapa, it is very important to keep the body cool and hydrated from within to reduce the ill effects of heat. Apart from this, by wearing light and comfortable clothes and taking proper skin care, you can protect your skin from dryness and damage caused by sun rays. Let us see what to eat, what to wear and what to avoid during Nautapa.

**Eat these things during Nautapa**

During Nautapa there is intense sunlight, hot winds and intense heat. As a result, the need to keep the body cool increases during this period. Ayurvedic expert Kiran Gupta suggests that during Nautapa, one should consume foods that are naturally cooling in nature and rich in nutrients. For example, include raw foods like cucumber, cucumber, watermelon, onion, green chillies and tomatoes in your daily diet. These things will help you protect yourself from heat stroke. Additionally, include seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet; Watermelon, cantaloupe, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, mint and fresh coriander are excellent choices for this purpose. Also, to avoid dehydration, don’t rely only on plain water; Don’t forget to regularly consume nutrient-rich homemade beverages like coconut water, buttermilk, fennel sherbet, bael sherbet and aam panna (raw mango drink).

**Avoid these things**

During Nautapa, the risk of dehydration increases significantly. With this in mind, try to limit your tea and coffee consumption. Also, avoid drinking cold drinks, as these drinks increase water loss in the body. Additionally, avoid eating oily, spicy and outside food during the nine days of Nautapa, as these things can spoil your digestion.

**Choose the right clothes**

The heat of the sun is very high during Nautapa. As a result, the body needs more rest during this period. Wear light clothing made of cotton or linen; These clothes absorb sweat and keep the body comfortable. Conversely, avoid wearing tight-fitting or thick clothing. Lastly, don’t forget to cover your head and face when you step out of the house.