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Harmattan season is just in, and you do not want to be caught drooling. Keeping up with the environmental changes is one way to get ready and maintain health and wellness. “The Harmattan is a season in West Africa that occurs between the end of November and the middle of March.

It is characterized by the dry and dusty northeastern trade wind” Wikipedia. Have you noticed someone sneezing around you lately? Did they do right by you, by covering their sneeze or did you bless them irrespective? There are preventive measures we must take to keep healthy in this season. It is time to change your dress sense, boost your immune system and make some changes generally.



How To Survive The Harmattan Season In Nigeria: Adjustable Outfits: If you have ever stayed in Jos, you will realize that you must cover up during the wee hours, loosen up at noon and get padded at dusk. That is like having a complete season in a day. The reason why protective but adjustable outfits are not only smart but important.

“Thick and heat-absorbable clothes keep heat released from the body trapped inside and limit the radiation of heat to the surroundings. Hand gloves and well-covered shoes also provide enough warmth that you need. Consider a hat and sunglasses for added protection” Medbury medical blog.

Stay Hydrated: Drinking lots of fluid drinks this season can help keep the skin from the intense dryness that the season brings. Vitamin-rich drinks will boost the immune system against allergies that t.

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