To enjoy the carnival with health you must be attentive to food, take care of your skin and protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases.
Excessive alcohol and sun and poor sleep can have serious health consequences, such as sunstroke, liver inflammation, dehydration, frequent vomiting, and fainting. So, to avoid these problems and make the most of the days of celebration, here are 10 tips to enjoy the carnival with health.
1. Use condoms in all relationships
Using a condom in all intimate relationships is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancy and prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, genital herpes, and AIDS.
Also, it is important to remember that the morning-after pill should not be used constantly, especially at carnival, because it contains a large amount of hormones that along with excess alcohol can harm the body.
2. Avoid kissing in the mouths of unknown people
The kiss can transmit diseases like cold sores, candidiasis, mononucleosis, caries and gingivitis, which an inflammation in the gums causes pain and bleeding.
It is important to remember that the chances of getting diseases through kissing are even greater when there are sores in the mouth, as the entry of viruses and bacteria becomes easier through the wound, and it is possible to transmit even the AIDS virus.
3. Drink plenty of water
Drinking plenty of water will help the body stay hydrated, avoiding dryness and burns on the skin, sunstroke, malaise, dizziness and hangover because water helps to eliminate alcohol from the body.
In addition to water, you should also ingest nutritious liquids and replenish vitamins and minerals in the body, such as natural juices, vitamins, coconut water, and isotonic beverages.
4. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Excessive sunshine causes dehydration, skin burns, and worsening hangover symptoms. Therefore, you should avoid being exposed to the sun, especially between 10am and 4pm, and always wear sunglasses, hats and sunscreen, which should be reapplied every 2 hours.
5. Use sunscreen for lips and hair
Excess sun and alcohol cause dehydration, which also causes drying of the lips and hair. It is therefore important to wear sunscreen and thermal hair protection creams, which should also be reapplied throughout the day every 2 or 3 hours.
6. Eat every 3 hours
Eating every 3 hours helps to maintain body energy and replenishes vitamins and minerals that are spent to eliminate alcohol from the body.
Making small snacks with fresh fruit, vitamins, sandwiches or crackers helps keep the body well nourished and prepared to enjoy the festive days.
7. Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes.
Light clothing and comfortable shoes should be worn to avoid excessive heat and calluses and blisters on the feet. As you normally spend a lot of time standing during the carnival, it is ideal to wear comfortable sneakers with socks, and massage your toes and feet late at night or early in the morning.
8. Do not overdo pills and energy drinks
The pills and energy drinks are high in caffeine, substance that can cause insomnia and disrupt the rest of the body to face a new day of celebration.
In addition, taking caffeine along with alcoholic beverages can cause arrhythmias and heart palpitations, and worsen the symptoms of burning in the stomach and gastritis.
9. Keep the vaccines up to date
Keeping the vaccines up to date is important because during carnival accidents with glass bottles or broken metal objects in the street, which are sources of the tetanus bacteria, are common. In addition, the presence of tourists and crowds of people facilitate the transmission of diseases such as viruses and measles, which can be avoided with vaccination.
10. Sleep well
Although sleep is not a priority at carnival, you should try to rest at least 7 or 8 a day to replenish your energy and avoid tiredness and irritation.
If you can not sleep late after party night, you should try to make short breaks throughout the day or take a nap after lunch. In addition, see other tips that will help you to enjoy these festive days better, without excesses or regrets in 5 Tips to enjoy the Carnival better.
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