Ayurveda has taken off with speed in the wellness world. It works to treat the root cause of the disease, so why not use it as a way to keep the winter diseases at bay? According to this ancient practice of healing, the cold weather increases the vata or the air element in the body, which makes one suffer from winter diseases like joint pain, arthritis, cold and depression. Adding certain Ayurvedic concoctions can potentially help reduce the air element and help you sail through the season disease-free.

For Cold and Cough

You can also make a decoction of black pepper, dry ginger and honey to help generate heat in your body and keep your respiratory system in excellent health. Just add dry ginger and pepper in water and boil the mixture until it reduces to half. Mix some honey and drink the concoction three to four times a day to get some relief from cold and cough. Travel Tip of the Week: Guide to Prepare For a Perfect Winter Trip.

For Immunity

You can also mix certain Ayurvedic herbs to pacify the vata and kapha and boost your immunity. Simply add dry ginger, white pepper, green cardamom and cinnamon to water. Boil the mixture for some time, add a few drops of honey and drink. Winter Wellness Tips: How to Use Chai to Lose Weight and Get Healthier This Winter.

For Digestion

Winter also comes along with a lot of digestion problems like constipation, gas, indigestion and bloating. To keep your digestive health in shape, you can make this simple concoction. Add a teaspoon each of fennel and carrom seeds to water, and allow the mixture to boil for several minutes. Drink this concoction after your meals for better digestion.

For Fever

If you are down with fever during the winter months, you can make a tulsi decoction to treat it. Take a handful of tulsi or basil leaves and crush five cloves. Add them to boiling water and then add a pinch of rock salt to it. Have this kadha for two to three days for relief. Winter Mistakes That Are Making You Sick: Expert Lists 10 Things You Shouldn't Do During The Cold Season. 

A warm glass of milk with a pinch of turmeric and powdered cardamom can make you feel incredibly refreshed. Also, eating plenty of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, black pepper, ginger and turmeric can help balance the body during the winter months.

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