Diseases will be far away! There is a power hidden in ginger and spices which no one tells about in winter, know the benefits.

Sikar. With the onset of puberty, problems like cold, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing become common. Cold winds reduce the body temperature and on top of that, the increasing pollution has a different effect on the lungs. This season is no less than a challenge for people suffering from asthma, LG or chronic respiratory diseases. At such times, the spices, warming decoctions and other home remedies present in the house provide a lot of relief and sometimes eliminate the need for medicines.

Remedies of ginger and spices: Ayurvedic doctor Narendra Kumar said that ginger tea, ginger-honey or basil-ginger decoction relieves throat congestion and helps in expelling mucus. Black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric increase body heat and reduce inflammation. Apart from this, drinking turmeric milk mixed with a pinch of black pepper provides relief from chest tightness. At the same time, liquorice is also very beneficial, sucking it provides instant relief to the throat and calms the cough.

Massage gives warmth: He told that massage with lukewarm mustard oil during winter season is an old and effective treatment of cold. By lightly massaging the chest, back and neck, heat spreads in the body and coldness goes away. Apart from this, by heating 2 to 3 cloves of garlic in oil and applying this oil, the benefits are doubled. This massage is especially useful for those who have trouble breathing. Applying mustard oil on the soles at night provides quick relief from cold and cough.

Importance of detox drink: Ayurvedic doctor Narendra Kumar said that during the winter season, it is important to remove the toxic elements accumulated in the body. Home remedies are the most effective method for this. For this, lukewarm lemon water, ginger-turmeric drink, cinnamon water, green tea, basil water, dry grapes water and decoction of cumin-coriander-fennel are useful. These drinks reduce inflammation in the lungs and keep the body clean from inside.

Steam and inhaling remedies: Celery, mint, mustard oil, camphor and eucalyptus oil are especially used for breathing in winters. These clear the respiratory tract by removing congestion from the nose. By making a small bundle of celery and smelling it, the blocked nose gets cleared within minutes. Steam taken by adding a few drops of eucalyptus or celery oil in hot water reduces the pressure in the lungs and helps in breathing. At the same time, this remedy is considered even more beneficial for people suffering from asthma or allergies. To take steam, cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam of hot water while taking deep breaths for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutritious food for energy: Eating has special importance to avoid diseases in winter. In this season, eating jaggery, sesame, gram, peanuts, dry fruits, walnuts, dates, sugar candy and flaxseed is very beneficial. Apart from this, turmeric milk, herbal tea, basil-peppermint tea, fenugreek water and hot soup strengthen the lungs. Apart from this, Vitamin C is available from fruits like Amla, Lemon etc. According to Ayurvedic doctors, spinach and beetroot also provide zinc, iron and magnesium, which strengthens the immune system.

Protein intake is important: According to Ayurvedic doctor, protein intake during cold season is necessary to strengthen the immunity and make the body healthy. For this, options like pulses, eggs, cheese, curd taken in the afternoon, banana, kidney beans, soya and chicken soup give strength to the body and keep the lungs strong. Apart from this, some things should also be avoided in this season. Consuming cold water, cold drinks and things taken out of the fridge at this time can increase problems in winter. Avoid eating curd at night, if you have to eat it then eat it in the afternoon and add black pepper to it.