India, Aug. 21 -- Monsoon season brings a host of problems, unpredictable weather, waterlogging, and insect infestations. All this takes a serious toll on your health, particularly your gut, which becomes more vulnerable to diarrhoea. Monsoon's weather conditions, like increased humidity and a subsequent rise in bacteria, result in contaminated water or spoiled food. This is why you need to be constantly vigilant about your gut health, especially since it is closely linked to immunity through the gut-immunity axis, indicating that a weakened gut can make you more susceptible to infections and slow down recovery.

Dr Manohar KN, lead consultant, Physician and Diabetologist at Sparsh Hospital, Bengaluru, shared with HT Lifestyle how you can...