Tips for winter..

Winter is going to start in north region, just follow these Tips to stay healthy this winter ..

• Stay warm.
• Mix 1 teaspoon of warm water with 1 teaspoon of honey and a pinch of turmeric powder (antibacterial and antiviral properties) and drink it every day.
• In case of excessive congestion use ginger juice instead of water. (To make the ginger juice concoction, boil 2 inches of ginger in 1 cup of water for 2-3 minute).
• Eat Amla in any form you can. Eating boiled Amla or extracting juice from Amla will help you to boost your immune system. (Amla or Emblica Officinalis is a natural, efficacious, an antioxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C).
• Avoid eating Yogurt, especially during breakfast and dinner. (Kapha increasing element)
• Limit eating Cheese. (Kapha increasing element)
• Massage with warm sesame oil for 30 minute before shower. In case of excessive congestion massage using warm mustard oil.
• Put few drops of warm sesame oil into each ear once a week. (Consult your Doctor before administrating, especially if you have ear tubes inserted).
• Massage the sole of your feet with warm sesame oil before going to bed.
•  For extreme dryness in the body drink a glass of warm water with 1 tablespoon Flax oil, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, pinch of mineral salt and 2 tablespoon of pomegranate juice or lime juice. Drink this concoction 2-3 glasses per day.

Dr. Abhishek Dixit