Winter Wellness: Ayurvedic Wisdom to Nourish Your Skin, Strengthen Immunity, and Thrive in Harmony with Nature

Ayurveda focuses on strengthening seasonal immunity and Winter is a great time to build immunity because digestion is stronger in the cold. This makes you hungrier and improves nourishment, but steer clear of junk foods.

The best winter foods to keep you energised and glowing should be fresh, organic, easy to digest, and wholesome. Use Ayurvedic herbs to prevent and treat colds and coughs.

Avoid processed, chemically treated, or packaged foods as they disrupt digestion and harm the body. Winter foods should be home cooked, freshly prepared, warm and lightly cooked, with ghee and spices.

In winter, focus on sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Avoid cold food and drinks to keep your digestive system strong .

It is important to consume foods that generate warmth and support immunity. Given below are some great choices for winter to keep you healthy and glowing. Eat organic food for your good health :

●Eat Vegetables like Beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, avacado, carrots, chillies, corn, cooked eggplant, ginger, garlic, onions, mashed potatoes, sweet potato, pumpkins, tomatoes, turnip, radish, greens like sarson, spinach.

●Warming Spices such as Saunf, hing, basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cardamom, chilli, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, poppy seeds, saffron, sage, thyme, turmeric. garlic, ginger. Use these spices for herbal tea also.

●Cooked grains like Oats, Ragi, barley, wheat, Rice, Quinoa and maize.

●Dals like Mung, tofu, toor dal, urad dal, Masur, along with ghee to balance the body.

●Organic Eggs, chicken and mutton are also beneficial.

●Dairy products like Butter, buttermilk, cheese, paneer, ghee, warm milk, soy milk .

●Drink warm milk with turmeric, pinch black pepper and nutmeg to help with sleep.

●Enjoy fruits like Cooked apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, watermelon, cherries, coconut, dates, figs, grapes, guava, lemon, mangoes, oranges, papayas, peaches, pineapple, pears, plums, strawberries.

●Dry fruits like Cashews, almonds, lotus seeds, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, sunflowers, and walnuts, raisins.

●Use Almond, coconut, mustard, olive, peanut, til oil.

●Use sweeteners like Raw honey and jaggery.

Let us embrace the seasonal wisdom of Ayurveda to live a healthy Life, be in harmony with Nature and change our diet and lifestyle according to the seasons to optimize our immune system, digestion, energy and keep our skin radiant and glowing.

Winter is the time of year we must pamper our skin as it tends to dry out and so is ready to absorb all the nourishment we are willing to give it. Using oils like sesame, almond, or coconut can provide much-needed moisture and protection to the skin.

Additionally gentle exfoliation with herbal powders can help remove dead skin cells without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Follow a regular routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and incorporating hydrating masks.

To enhance skin health use natural herbs and ingredients like honey, anti-inflammatory turmeric, purifying tulsi, antibacterial neem and soothing aloe vera to detoxify skin and promote a healthy glow.

Let us make use of Nature’s bounty and help our skin benefit from the use of natural remedies to protect your skin from the harsh effects of the cold dry season.

To live a healthy Life we must be in harmony with nature and change our diet and lifestyle according to the seasons to optimize our immune system, digestion, energy and keep our skin clear and glowing.

Here are some tips to help you stay healthy through winter and combat any seasonal infections:-

●Self-Massage with Warm Oils: Do daily self-massage with warm sesame, almond or coconut oil to help soothe dry skin and improve circulation.

●Exercise to Stay Active: Regular exercise is very important. Try yoga, brisk walking, or light cardio to keep energy levels up and circulation flowing.

●Protect Against the Cold: Dress warmly and layer up to avoid exposure to cold winds.

●Use a Humidifier: Combat the dryness of indoor heating with a humidifier to keep your skin and respiratory system hydrated. Add a few drops of eucalyptus or lavender oil for additional benefits.

●Strengthen Immunity: Include Ayurvedic herbs like ashwagandha, tulsi, and turmeric in your routine. These herbs help strengthen your body’s defenses against winter illnesses.

●Prioritize Rest and Relaxation: Winter is a time to slow down and rejuvenate. Ensure you get plenty of rest, practice mindfulness, and add calming rituals like evening meditation or reading.

●Eat Warm, Nourishing Foods: Include foods like soups, stews, dals and root vegetables into your diet. Add warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper to aid digestion and boost immunity.

●Stay well Hydrated: Drink warm water or herbal teas during the day to combat dryness, Tulsi, ginger, saunf, turmeric and cardamom teas are great options.

Ayurveda focuses on strengthening seasonal immunity and Winter is a great time to build immunity because digestion is stronger in the cold. This makes you hungrier and improves nourishment, but steer clear of junk foods.

Enjoy local and seasonal organic produce, buy from local reputable organic suppliers like Lucknow farmers market. Let us boost our local economy and benefit our health.

Let us all join together on a journey to good health and vitality...........to be continued