3 Habits That Help The Body Stay Healthy When The Weather Is Uncertain

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JAKARTA - Recently, the weather in Indonesia has been very uncertain. Sometimes the heat is hot during the day, a moment later it rains heavily.

This erratic weather can affect the immune system, and trigger various diseases such as throat inflammation, flu, cough, and fever.

Therefore, it is very important to maintain body health in the midst of uncertain weather. Here are some habits that can be done to help the body stay healthy when facing weather changes.

1. Get enough sleep and quality

Quoted from the Mayo Clinic, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, late sleep can make the body lose time in gold to repair cells and restore energy.

If it is done repeatedly, this habit will reduce the immune system, the hormone is chaotic, so it is prone to disease, especially in uncertain weather. With that, it is very important to sleep quite at least 7 hours a day so that the body remains healthy.

2. Hydration by drinking enough water

Fluid-deficient bodies will be very susceptible to disease, especially in changing weather conditions. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day, so that your body's health is maintained properly.

Avoid consuming too much sweet drink or soda, because it can reduce endurance. It is better to add warm herbal tea or ginger water that can at the same time warm the body when it rains.

3. Wash your hands regularly and keep your hands clean

Regular washing hands and maintaining cleanliness are very important, because it can increase endurance. This helps the body not to get sick easily, especially during the rainy season.

Keep in mind that dirty hands can move bacteria and viruses to the eyes, nose, mouth, or food, which can then enter the body and cause disease.

By washing hands, it can prevent the spread of germs that cause diarrhea, flu, and food poisoning, as well as protect oneself and others from infection.