Winter brings happiness, along with the urge to be cozy, but dramatically amplifies the risk of infections such as the common cold, flu, and seasonal illnesses. A strong immune system maintains your good health during winter. Natural Ways and Ayurveda health expert Acharya Manish Ji suggests preparing your body for winter, which will not only help you fight off the infection but keep you energized.

Acharya Manish Ji, the founder of Jeena Sikho, advises lifestyle changes along with Ayurvedic remedies for immunity. In this blog, we will discuss about the best health tips and Ayurveda advice to strengthen immunity during winter.

What is the immunity system?

Your immunity system plays a vital role in maintaining good health. Strong immunity protects your body from harmful substances, germs, and cell alterations that could make you ill. Therefore, it is essential your immune system is running smoothly. Your immune system also helps your body recover from infections and injuries. 

Acharya Manish Ji’s health tips to boost immunity system:

1. Follow a seasonal diet for stronger immunity

Eating seasonally suitable food is one of the basic principles of Ayurveda. Your metabolic process in winter time goes down, and you should provide your body with healthy, grounding, warming food. Acharya Manish Ji says diet helps to nourish the body and set a natural guard for the body.

• Add warming spices: You can add black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger to your meals. These spices help improve immunity.

• Eat fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C: Citrus fruits like oranges, amla (Indian gooseberry), and seasonal greens improve immunity.

• Avoid cold foods: Avoid chilled beverages and raw salads during winter. Instead, have soups, herbal teas, and steamed vegetables for better digestion.

2. Get enough sleep

Healthy sleep is one of the pillars of good health. There is an opportunity in winter, especially on lengthy nights, to align with nature and gain good restful sleep. Low-quality or improper sleep compromises the immune system, and the body tends to get weakened and taken over by infectious diseases.

• Warm milk with turmeric: A glass of warm milk with turmeric can help to get deep sleep and immunity.

• Stick to sleep timetable: Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day regulates the body's circadian rhythm, which can improve immunity.

3. Engage in exercise and yoga

It is often a daunting task to remain active during the winter; however, physical movement has a significant role in keeping immunity healthy. According to Acharya Manish Ji, "Doing yoga and pranayama ensures good circulation of blood and keeps the body warm; hence the threat of seasonal infections is lower." As said by Acharya Manish Ji, gentle activities such as yoga and walking would develop immunity levels while keeping the body warm and limber.

4. Hydrate and Detoxify

Although people don't drink enough water in winter, proper hydration is important. Dehydration can drain the immunity in your body, making you prone to infections. Apart from hydration, detoxification aids in cleansing the body of toxins that may otherwise sabotage immunity. Acharya Manish Ji suggests detoxification as a preventive measure to help ensure that the body's immunity is intact through the winter.

• Warm water with lemon: This simple morning habit supports your digestion process and detoxification.

• Herbal teas: Herbal teas like tulsi (holy basil), ginger, and cinnamon help in boosting immunity and keep you warm.

• Detoxification with Ayurvedic herbs: Some herbs such as Triphala or Giloy help to detox your body and increase immunity.

5. Reduce stress with mindfulness and meditation

Stress destroys the immunity of an individual, it can cause chronic recurring colds and infections. Taking care of mental health can also provide robust immunity. Recommendations given by Acharya Manish Ji for the management of stress: start with guided meditation for 10-15 minutes a day to soothe your mind.

6. Take Ayurvedic immunity booster remedies

Ayurveda recommends some proven immunity booster remedies that work wonderfully in preventing seasonal diseases.

Top Ayurvedic immunity boosters Suggested by Acharya Manish Ji:

• Giloy (Guduchi): Giloy is well known for its anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting properties. It can be taken as a decoction or as a tablet.

• Turmeric: Not many people know that a combination of turmeric and black pepper makes for a very potent immunity-booster. Turmeric is known to enhance absorption and give good antioxidant benefits.

• Tulsi (Holy Basil): Tulsi tea is known to give relief from respiratory infections and colds.

7. Importance of periodic consultation with an Ayurveda health consultant

Acharya Manish Ji emphasises that consulting with an Ayurveda health consultant would know the details of one's doshas. Every individual has a unique constitution, and personalised consultancy ensures holistic well-being.

Conclusion

With the help of regular exercise, sleep, detoxification, and mindfulness practices, one can boost their immunity naturally during the winter season. The advice of Acharya Manish Ji, a renowned health expert in Ayurveda, will keep preparing your body to fight seasonal infections in a very natural way.

So, whether you want to enjoy warm food, herbal remedies, or lifestyle modification, you can consult with an Ayurvedic doctor to get personalised advice at  HiiMS hospitals.

FAQs:

Q. What is the best way to strengthen immunity in winter?

Ans. Acharya Manish Ji recommends a holistic approach, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, proper sleep, and stress management to improve your immunity. 

Q. Are there any specific Ayurvedic herbs that can help strengthen immunity?

Ans. Acharya Manish Ji suggests using turmeric, ginger, garlic, coriander, and cumin in your cooking to enhance immunity.

Q. Is it important to exercise regularly during winter?

Ans. Yes, regular exercise such as yoga, and walking can help boost circulation, and strengthen the immune system.

Q. Are there any Ayurvedic remedies for the common cold and flu?

Ans. Acharya Manish Ji suggests using herbal teas like ginger-turmeric tea can help to alleviate symptoms.