Overview
The Whole year is divided into four different seasons such as summer, winter, autumn, and spring. The coldest season of the year is called as winter season and it comes every year before spring season and after autumn season. Winter season is the most favorite season of a huge number of people across the globe because this season is full of different types of events as well as celebrations.
As a consequence of all these events, individuals pay less attention to their lifestyle as well as dietary habits. Apart from this, it is often seen that the beginning of the winter season can be dangerous for the health of many people. Due to the shortness of days and cold weather of the environment, masses found it very difficult to keep themselves free from diseases and health. Due to bad dietary habits, the immune system gets weakens and a person becomes more prone to diseases as well as injuries. But there's no need to worry, with the help of proper lifestyle and Dietary habits a person can keep himself or herself fit and healthy.
Some of the Major Tips to Stay Healthy, Fit and Safe during the Winter Season are as follows:
Diet and Exercise Tips:
Some tips related to diet as well as exercise with the help of which a person can easily avoid the risk factors of the winter season are:
1.Drink Plenty of Water:
In order to keep himself or herself, a person should drink 4 to 5 liters of water every day to keep his or her body hydrated. A Lot amount of water will help to remove the excess amount of toxins from the body and also boost the immune system. A person should drink warm water rather than Normal or Coldwater.
2.Consume Foods that are Rich in Oils:
The second great tip to keep himself or herself fit during the winter season is to add food rich in oils in daily diets. A person should eat foods that are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids such as Sunflower, Ghee, Green Leafy Vegetables, Walnuts, and Almonds. All these types of food aids in purifying the Liver as well as Skin. Foods that are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids are very effective against Stiffness and Joint Pain. They also possess anti-inflammatory properties that protect the body against multifarious diseases.
3.Sun Exposure:
As most people know that the sun is a great source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that maintains the proper levels of phosphorus as well as calcium in the body. Apart from this, the rays of the sun also keep the body warms. Therefore, instead of sitting in front of heaters or in the blankets, a person should sit outside during day times for the proper exposure to the sun.
4.Drink Herbal Tea:
A person should drink Herbal tea such as tea which contains Tulsi to keep himself or herself healthy during the winter season. The Tulsi plant is a very effective antioxidant and it is very rich in many nutrients. It is often seen that during the winter season, people generally suffer from many problems of Flu and Cold. But if a person drinks a tea rich in Tulsi on a regular basis, then he or she can fight against different types of infections as well as viruses. It improves the overall defense mechanism and also improves the stamina of the body. Herbal Tea also decreases stress and boosts the immunity of the body and protects it from various chronic diseases.
5. Use Different Types of Herbs:
During the winter season, a person should consume herbs such as Aloe vera, Manjishtha, Triphala, Shunthi, Chandan, Anantamool as well as Amla. These herbs are very effective in maintaining a proper balance between all the Three Doshas of the body. In addition to this, the detoxifying properties of these herbs also eliminate free radicals and toxins from the body.
6.Exercise Regularly:
As we know that, during the winter season a person becomes more prone to different types of Weather-related disorders as well as injuries. The major reason behind the risk to the overall health of a person is due to a lack of exercise during the winter season. A person can easily reduce the risk of disorders and injuries with the help of proper exercises and by maintaining proper dietary habits. But some people complain that due to the shortness of days they do not find enough time for exercise. The answer to this complaint is that a person should walk a little to keep themselves warm and active during the winter season.
4. Use Organic Honey:
Organic Honey which is also considered as a natural sweetening agent not only enhances a person's taste buds but also boosts the level of immunity in a person. Enhanced immunity helps a person to fight against various types of winter allergies. Honey is a great antioxidant agent and it is also very rich in different types of Minerals and Vitamins.
8. Eat more Vegetables and Fruits:
It is often seen that during the winter season, people usually eat unhealthy food and it is very difficult for the digestive fire (Agni) to digest such foods. Therefore, a person should eat a healthy daily diet that includes a good amount of Vegetables as well as Fruits. Winter vegetables such as Turnips, Peas, Spinach, and Carrots are rich in many vitamins and provide essential nutrients to the body and also protect it from various infections. All these vegetables are cooked in many ways and also available in the market during the winter season at affordable costs.
9.Consume Apple Cider Vinegar on a Regular Basis:
The liquid of Apple Cider Vinegar should be used widely during the winter season for the proper maintenance of health. The liquid of Apple Cider Vinegar is rich in many properties that relieve the problems of sinus that are very common during the cold winter season. In addition to these properties, its liquid also provides moisture to the dry hair and also improves the surface of the skin if it is consumed during the morning with water on a regular basis.
DR. Vikram Chauhan, MD - AYURVEDA is an expert ayurvedic doctor based in Chandigarh, India and doing his practice in Mohali, India. He is spreading the knowledge of Ayurveda - Ancient healing treatment, not only in India but also abroad. He is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Products, Planet Ayurveda Clinic and Krishna Herbal Company. Write at - [email protected], Contact at - +91-172-521-4030 Websites - www.planetayurveda.com, www.alwaysayurveda.com
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