Increasing Immunity in winter season naturally

Ritucharya is highly significant in Ayurveda that means following seasonal regimes (Do’s and Don’ts) particularly in diet and lifestyle. The principle behind ritucharchya is living one’s life according to the flow of the seasons. Following this regime is helpful in making immune system stronger and gives power to fight against season-specific disorders. It helps the body to acclimatize with seasonal enforcement without affecting homeostasis of the body.

The ritus in winter season are hemant “(mid -November to mid-January and shishir  (Mid-january to mid-march).  During this season the strength of the body is relatively high and digestive power is also high which is responsible for good appetite. Hence skipping meals is strictly not allowed.

Some important tips:

• One can take dairy products like milk, cheese, butter, ghee etc
• Sweets made of jaggery
• Including til or sesame in diet
• Drinking warm water throughout the day
• Doing yoga regularly to overcome accumulated kapha
• Avoid morning walks in early morning
• Massaging body with oil regularly and taking steam baths afterwards
• Avoid sleeping during day time
• Scalp is prone to dandruff in this Ritu due to dryness therefore massage with herbal hair oil.
• Resides in warm and cozy place
• Taking golden milk (turmeric milk) during bed time
• Breathing exercises should be done
• Sunbathing is essential
• Eating seasonal fruits like oranges, dates etc
• Eating meals at proper timing since digestive fire is at peak during this season

Important herbs during winter season:

• Turmeric: turmeric is well known herb worldwide. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and analgesic properties. It helps in boosting immunity to fight against diseases. It is powerful herb for ailments such as common cold, joint pain, itching, dry skin, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis etc.
• Tulsi (Holy basil): Tulsi is known to be sacred planet on earth according to our vedic puranas. It is helpful in building respiratory resistance. Tulsi have anti-infective, anti-histaminic, anti-viral properties. A cup of Tulsi green tea is helpful in boosting immunity.
• Ginger: Every household is aware of the fact that ginger is the best herb to cure cough, cold and other respiratory problems. It is having anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It also boost immune system to fight against diseases.
• Mulethi: It is also known as liquorice. It is revitalizing herb and increases immunity. It also acts as brain tonic that boost the functioning of nervous system and helpful in preventing aging.

 Boosting immunity with Chandigarh Ayurved centre

1. Herbal Chyawanprash CAC

CAC herbal Chyawanprash is a pure herbal ayurvedic formulation that aids in boosting immunity, thereby protect our body from day to day infections like cold & flu caused due to bacteria, dust, virus, and weather changes. it is a natural supplement for the overall growth of the body. it can be taken by every age group of people like kids, adults and elderly people. It is a rich source of vitamin C and has antioxidant properties that provide numerous health benefits.

2. CAC Golden Milk

CAC golden milk powder is pure herbal and delicious formulation. Consume this herbal golden milk for your Daily Dose of Immunity, this is to ward off seasonal niggles such as cough, cold and flu. The significance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If you often fall sick, it means your body’s immunity is low. You can boost up immunity with the help of this golden milk which is a blend of various Ayurvedic herbs such as Haridra, Dalchini, Tulsi, Elaichi and Kalimirch. These herbs help to balance Vata, pitta and Kapha doshas (bio-energies), stimulates digestion, strengthen your immunity, and also detoxify the body.  Golden milk powder works wonder in flu and different allergic problems. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. This herbal powder has natural immune-modulator characteristics to fend off and ease coughing, headache, sneezing, cold, itching, shortness of breath and infections. It provides relief from running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

3. Ashwagandha Tablet

CAC Ashwagandha tablet is an herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. Ashwagandha has been called the kings of Ayurvedic herbs. Its root has a horsey smell. It boosts your immune system and relieves stress. It is made from the goodness of Ashwagandha also known as Indian ginseng. It helps you recover from anxiety and depression, boost your brain. It may also modestly enhance strength performance, improve glucose metabolism, increase testosterone levels It is a good antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer and anti-stress properties.

4. Amrit Tulsi Ras 

CAC Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body. People have tulsi water (water which has tulsi leaves soaked overnight) or chew on a tulsi leaf to improve overall health. Several health products are available with tulsi extracts to help treat cold, cough, and the flu.

5. Curcumin Capsule

CAC CURCUMIN CAPSULE is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are very popular Anti-aging supplement.