New Delhi, January 19 (IANS). Increasing air pollution in many cities of the country has become a serious threat to people’s health. In such a situation, the Ministry of AYUSH of the Government of India said that just wearing a mask or going out less is not enough. It is very important to strengthen the body from within and increase immunity.
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, by adopting simple and home remedies of Ayurveda, one can protect oneself from the harmful effects of pollution to a great extent. For this, first of all consume seasonal and local fruits and vegetables. These are fresh and nutritious, which provide essential vitamins and minerals to the body. Orange, guava, carrot, spinach, radish, turnip and green vegetables are more beneficial in winter.
Along with this, consume ginger, pippali, myrobalan and baheda daily. These four herbs strengthen the immune system and keep the respiratory tract clean. These can be mixed in tea or taken in powder form.
According to health experts, do not forget to drink lukewarm water. It is even better to drink it by adding lemon, honey or some basil leaves in it. Drink herbal decoction 2-3 times a day. It can be made by adding basil, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper and jaggery. This decoction prevents cough, sore throat and cold caused by pollution.
The most important thing is to always eat food fresh and hot. Cold or stale food is difficult to digest and weakens immunity. Also consume ghee, milk, jaggery and dry fruits (almonds, cashews, walnuts, raisins) daily. Ghee nourishes the body and reduces inflammation caused by pollution.
These measures can be easily adopted in everyday life. Besides, regular exercise, pranayam and adequate sleep also help a lot in increasing immunity. If you have any chronic disease or are taking medicines, definitely consult a doctor.
–IANS
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