At present the capital of our country, Jakarta is being hit by a complicated problem; pollution. And of course we have to admit that air pollution is indeed a complicated problem that can hardly be avoided by humans in the modern era, especially for urban communities in Jakarta.
Have we ever considered when doing outdoor activities in a city as big as Jakarta? Loaded with dust, bacteria, or vehicle fumes, right? That also makes Jakarta the most polluted city in Southeast Asia according to research conducted by Greenpeace and IQ AirVisual in 2018.
Keep in mind, air pollution is the cause of the arrival of various dangerous diseases such as lung cancer, respiratory problems can even spread to the heart.
Air pollution claimed 800 lives every hour or 13 people every minute. This figure is three times greater than other deadly diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS each year.
Therefore, in order to avoid disease, there needs to be self-protection or preventive measures. Well, here are some list of precautions for you to implement.
Ward off bad poisons from air pollution can be started from paying attention to the type of food that will be consumed. So it is advisable to get used to eating healthy foods, such as vegetables and fruits that are loaded with vitamin C. For example oranges, lemons, grapes, and guavas.
Because these fruits can increase the body's immunity, so it can fight toxins that enter the body and maintain lung health. Just so you know, research by Otago University says, vitamin C lasts longer in the body's tissues when through fruit compared to from supplements.
Exercise regularly. For information, regular exercise can help make your lungs in top shape. No need to also with strenuous exercise, enough with mild exercise, such as jogging, cycling, gymnastics, and others.
Not only maintain the lungs, exercise is also good for health. For maximum results, you should do exercise in the morning. Because when it is still morning the quality of ozone gas is still clean to be inhaled.
Bathing after the move. The number of times a person bathing is determined at the level of physical activity of each person. But sometimes, some people often skip the routine of cleaning themselves due to being too tired after the move.
Although skipping a shower is a simple thing, but its effect is underestimated. Because this activity can help cleanse the body of dirt, dust, and pollution that sticks. In addition to diligently cleaning themselves, do not choose the origin cleaner. We recommend using cleaning products with special ingredients so that the body can be maximally clean.