New Delhi, 24 December (UITV)- Winter season has a special effect on the health of every person and it becomes very important to take care of immunity in this season. The body needs extra energy during the winter season, because during this time the body temperature is low and the risk of infection increases. In such a situation, it is necessary to adopt measures to keep the immune system strong, so that cold, cough, fever and other infections can be avoided.
The most important step to maintain immunity in winter is to consume a balanced diet. Experts advise that we should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables in this season. These foods are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which help in strengthening the immune system. Nutritionist Dr. Kanika Sachdev says that foods rich in vitamin C like orange, amla, papaya, capsicum and strawberry should be consumed. These increase the immunity of the body and protect against viral infections.
Apart from this, consumption of foods like carrots, sweet potatoes and spinach can also be helpful in strengthening immunity. Carrots and sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, antioxidants and vitamin A, which reduce the inflammatory processes of the body and keep the immune system active. Spinach contains a good amount of iron and folic acid, which help in keeping the body healthy.
Consumption of Ayurvedic and natural substances can also be very beneficial to boost immunity in the winter season. Natural substances like turmeric, ginger, garlic, honey, basil, and cloves help in strengthening the body’s immunity. Turmeric contains an element called curcumin, which reduces inflammation and inflammatory processes in the body. Turmeric can be consumed in hot milk, which relaxes the body as well as strengthens the immune system.
A mixture of ginger and honey helps in preventing cold and flu. Ginger has antibiotic properties, which are helpful in fighting infection, while consumption of honey relaxes the throat and reduces inflammation. Consumption of basil and cloves also helps in boosting immunity. Basil has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which protect against viral infections. Cloves contain antioxidants, which help fight free radicals in the body.
Taking care of mental health in winter is as important as taking care of physical health. Due to cold and less sunlight, people can often feel depressed or stressed. Yoga, meditation, pranayama and listening to light music can be helpful to keep mental health strong. These are helpful in reducing stress and promote mental peace. In ancient Ayurveda too, meditation and pranayama have been considered important for keeping mental health good. Apart from this, try to relax yourself and be happy from time to time. It is beneficial for both body and mind.
It is very important to wear proper clothes to protect from cold in winter. Wear warm clothes to avoid cold winds and if you are going out, wear a muffler, gloves and warm shoes. This not only keeps the body temperature balanced, but also protects against infections and diseases caused by cold. It is important to keep the body warm and dry, so that the cold does not affect the skin and the risk of infection is reduced.
To keep immunity strong during the winter season, it is extremely important to keep in mind a balanced diet, Ayurvedic treatment, mental peace and measures to prevent cold. The body should get the right nutrition and a state of rest and mental peace should be maintained at the right time. In this way, we can face the winter season better and avoid infections.
