Winter Diseases and prevention

 The common ailments which occur during the winter season

(1)Common cold

(2)Stomach flu

(3)Dry Skin

(4) Asthma 

(5)Flu

🅲🅼🅼🅽 🅲🅻🅳:A common cold is An Upper respiratory tract infection caused mainly by viruses. It mainly affects children, old aged people And other immune - compromised individuals.The symptoms include throat irritation, cough with Or without phlegm,running nose,sneezing,watery eyes,And a low grade fever.

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Stomach flu can spread rapidly during the winter season And is caused by the Norovirus ,In this condition, there is An ongoing inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach. It can be easily transmitted through food And drinks And through feco -Oral contamination ,The symptoms include nausea ,vomiting, watery diarrhoea And stomach cramps.The Person May also feel chills ,headaches, fatigue And muscle aches.

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Dry skin also Known as winter skin ,is usually worsened during the winter season when the environmental humidity is very low.This is because of the cold And dry air which evaporates the water content of the skin very quickly, making it dry And tight,Skin can be prone to inflammation during this period.

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Asthma is a condition in which the airway becomes narrow And inflamed,leading to difficulty in breathing ,cough And wheezing.For some individuals,These symptoms May flare up during the winter season. The cold dry air can irritate the airways,producing More mucus And increasing the symptoms.Also the cold environment can worsen airway constriction.

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Flu is commonly mistaken for a common cold but both are different. It is a common viral infection that can be even life - threatening in highly vulnerable groups .It affects the lungs ,throat And nose .Flu commonly affects younger And older population And also people who have reduced immunity Or other underlying chronic conditions. Symptoms include high fever.,chills,sore throat ,nausea ,swollen lymph nodes And headache.

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(A) Practice good hygiene is One of the important way to protect yourself from getting infectious diseases such as stomach flu,common cold And flu.It also helps to prevent the spread of infection from yourself to the next Person.

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(1)Supported Fish (Matsya Asana):Supported fish is a fantastic chest opener as it relaxes the shoulder And neck And stretches your entire front body .This cooling yoga pose also calms the nervous system. When our fight Or flight response in the nervous system activates ,our core body temperature increases  

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(a)Lie on your back And place a pillow Or bolster Or rolled up yoga mat under your shoulder blades (behind your heart)

(b)Recline over your props so that your chest is lifted toward the sky.

(C)You can place your arms wherever they are comfortable- alongside your hips,to the side in a "T" shape ,Or extend them overhead ,resting the back of your hands on the floor.Completely relax your legs.

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Basil has good antiseptic And anti viral properties And is recommended for viral infections like common cold And flu.It also helps to liquefy the phlegm And is effective for cough And Asthma. It can be added as a topping to soups And sauces.

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Turmeric has a great anti viral properties And acts effectively against the influenza virus .It is also rich in antioxidants And has an anti - inflammatory property.It can directly consume with luke warm milk.It is widely Used with cooked vegetables And pulses.

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 Vitamin C rich foods:Taking vitamin C rich food is essential for the repair of the tissues.It helps to improve the production of white blood cells And fight against infection. Vitamin C rich food include Amla(Indian gooseberry "Phyllanthus emblica") Strawberries,broccoli,Brussels,sprouts,

Pepper,Citrus fruits like lemon ,Orange

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Probiotics reduces the possibility of getting Upper respiratory tract infections. They help to keep the immune system healthy. It includes buttermilk fermented rice water,picked vegetables ,kefir etc

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Having a sufficient amount of warm water will help to maintain the moisture content of the skin.

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Soups are a great diet to be added to our winter menu .This can be further enhanced by using various herbs And spices which are good for Winters such as rosemary ,oregano,ginger, garlic,pepper,cumin etc.

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Moderate exercise is extremely important to keep our metabolism high.We can get into. Cardio Or yoga practice that help to elevate the body heat And to improve heart functions so that the circulation can be improved to different part of the body.

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