Increasing risk of cold and cough! Say no to cold water and fridge food, expert suggests home remedies

Natural Prevention For Colds And Flu: Often, with the onset of winter season, complaints of cough, cold and sore throat increase rapidly among people, at such a time, Dr. B.P., AYUSH doctor of Janjgir District Hospital. Diwan has advised people to take important precautions. He told that in cold weather, the body’s immunity becomes weak, in such a situation even a little carelessness can cause cold and cough. Dr. Diwan said that especially in winter, it should be kept in mind that do not consume things like soft or cold water, food kept in the refrigerator, cold drinks, sherbet or ice cream, cold substances directly affect the throat and cough starts increasing.

He told that whenever we go out of the house, it is important to cover the ears and throat with warm clothes. Cold and cough increase rapidly when cold air directly hits the body. He said that we should protect the throat and body from cold air. Along with this, one should avoid going to places with dust, dirt, smoke and pollution. This increases the possibility of allergy, which can further make cough and cold serious.

Adopt home remedies in case of infection
Dr. Diwan told that if cough or cold occurs despite precautions during cold season, then some home remedies can be used like decoction of basil leaves or a mixture like tea, use dry ginger (dried ginger), it keeps the throat warm, also eating laddus made of jaggery, dry ginger and sesame seeds provides a lot of relief, gum laddus also help in keeping the body warm in the cold season and protect from cough and cold. Let’s do it. Dr. Diwan said that one should drink lukewarm water in winter and if possible, food should also be consumed fresh and hot. By avoiding cold food, refrigerated food or cold beverages, the body remains safe from cold infections.