Ayurveda’s Secrets: Secrets to Avoid cough and cold in winter

The prolonged common cold can also cause acute sinusitis that can cause sinus inflammation.

Ayurveda’s secrets: Common cold may not seem like a big deal to you, but it can make you tired and low-energy. This can really affect your productivity and sense of well-being. In many cases, when bacteria or viruses enter the space behind the eardrum, the common cold can cause painful ear infections. Colds can also sometimes make asthma symptoms worse.

The prolonged common cold can also cause acute sinusitis that can cause sinus inflammation. Strep throat, pneumonia and bronchitis are other common cold complications that people should be aware of. There is a chain of common cold viruses and the most common of them are rhinoviruses. The common cold virus enters your body through the mouth, eyes or nose and it can spread through droplets in the air.

Some effective Ayurveda tips to deal with cough and cold

Sesame oil

Drops of sesame oil will support the natural lubrication of the nasal passages and can relieve irritation and sneezing. Sesame oil has a warm effect on the body and it helps in reducing muscle pain, cough and cold.

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The combination of moisture and heat calms the nasal area and also helps in headaches. You can breathe in hot water and take steam.

Jalanati Mutual

By reducing inflammation in the nasal area, this Ayurveda technique helps you clean your nasal cavity. Jalenati means to put water in one nostral and to clean the nasal passage by removing water from the other nostril.

Keep the hydration game strong

In addition to adequate intake of water, one can also drink spicy water. Water boiled with spices like celery, cumin, ginger and cinnamon will help in digestion and circulation.

Yoga and pranayama also help clean the nasal passages and can be effective.