Tips To Boost Immunity and Stay Healthy During the Winter Season
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW: – Immune system can protect you from germs, viruses, and chronic illness. It depends on your lifestyle or diet which you follow. Therefore, you should follow healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
- The good news is, you don’t have to sit back and wait to get sick. There are many ways can do to fight off disease or reduce chances of getting sick.
- A good functioning of immune system is more than capable to protect you from the common cold, cough, or other illness.
- Many herbs and supplements can be used to strengthen immune system. So take care of immune system and eat healthy food.
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WHAT IS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The immune system is one of the most complicated systems of the body. It contains comprised of a network of tissues, cells and organs, including the thymus gland, spleen, bone marrow and a huge network of lymph nodes .These all are working together to provide protection against infectious organisms .
- There are different types of white blood cells, some that search and some are destroy. When “searching” white blood cells identify an organism, an immune response is activated.
- Another unique feature of the immune system is that once invaders are identified, they are marked with a unique antigen so they will be recognized the next time they are encountered.
FOODS TO BOOST IMMUNITY:-
- GINGER TEA:- When it comes to treating a common cold, ginger is one of the best ingredients for relief. Ginger have anti-inflammatory. Because inflammation can affect body’s immune system, anti-inflammatory ginger can play a major role in boosting immunity. It help to strengthen immune system.
- BROCCOLI: – Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables to help boost immunity. It helps to prevent cough, cold and flu.
- GREEN TEA: – Green tea is one of the best sources for fighting common cold. It contains flavonoids, an antioxidant that boosts immunity. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties and can kill off bacteria and the influenza virus. It helps to protecting body from harmful pathogens.
- SPINACH: – Spinach rich in vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is a powerful nutrient that can assist in preventing the common cold and help reduce symptoms of sickness. It has anti-inflammatory properties.
- GARLIC: – Garlic has been used as antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal agent. It may help the body resist and destroy viruses and other microorganisms. It helps to boost the immune system.
Read Also: Best Foods To Eat In Winter To Stay Healthy
EXERCISE FOR BOOSTING IMMUNITY: –
1.) WALKING: – Walking has multiple health benefits when done regularly. It boosts immune system and can strengthen body’s natural defense mechanism.
2.) SIDE TO SIDE JUMP: – Side jumps are a perfect exercise for beginners. It also will have a great effect on the lymph of your body. This simple exercise helps to maintain your immune system.
3.) SQUATS: – The squats are a dynamic strength training exercise that requires several muscles activate simultaneously. It helps to boost immune functions of body. It give strengthen to bones by binding minerals.
4.) CLASSIC SUPERMAN POSE: –The classic Superman exercise strengthens your lower and upper back. It can boost immunity and enhance body’s natural defense mechanism. It enhances blood flow, reduce stress and help to become healthy.
YOGA FOR BOOST IMUNITY:-
1.) BHUJANGAASANA OR COBRA POSE
2.) SETUBHANDHASANA OR BRIDGE POSE
3.) MALASANA
4.) SASANGASANA OR RABBIT POSE
5.) USTRASANA OR CAMMEL POSE
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR IMMUNITY:-
Many medication to boost immunity. It includes:-
- AYUVITA MULTIVITAMIN TABLET
- AYUSH KWATH
- GILOY CPSULE
- AMRIT TULSI RAS
- DETOX JUICE
- IMMUNO BOOSTER TABLET
HOME REMEDIES FOR BOOSTING IMMUNITY:-
Following natural ways to boost your immunity:-
1.) Take a good amount of sleep.
2.) Relieving anxiety and stress is the key to immune health.
3.) Hydration is crucial for maintain overall health. It protects you from germs and viruses. Keep yourself hydrated.
4.) Healthy fats are found in olive oil and salmon. It decreases inflammation caused by pathogens by boosting body’s immune response.
5.) Take a probiotic supplement or eat more fermented foods. It can help to boost immune system.
6.) Take chyavanprash in the morning. It give strengthen to immune system.
7.) Take tulsi, pippali, or ginger tea in morning. It helps to increase immunity. It also helps to cleanse the upper respiratory tract.
8.) Use turmeric and black pepper in meals daily, to boost immunity and reduce ama (toxins.)
9.) Take amla juice daily, it helps to boost immune system.
10.) Drink plenty of warm water. Its action as a good barrier to all microbes.
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AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN TO BOOST IMMUNITY:-
- AMLA
- GILOY
- TULSI
- DALCHINI
- LAVANG
- HALDI
- PIPPALI
- SONTH
- BLACK PEPPER
- MUNNAKA
- NEEM
- ASHWAGANDHA
- TRIPHALA
- GARLIC
- BLACK CUMIN
- YASTHIMADHU
- SHATAVARI
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.