Winter is the most beautiful season yet often called a bad season. Have you ever wondered why? As the digestive level is quite high in winters, we feel more hungry than usual and can digest food better in this season. Thus the result is that we get more nourishment for our bodies. However this season may get hard on our immune system due to sudden change in weather and higher intake of the junk or heavy to digest food. Hence we are the culprits to weaken our immune system and not the nature nor the season.
Yet winter doesn't have to be this way if we know how to prepare. Rather no season can be better than winter to improve your immune functions.
Types of immunity
Hereditary — the inherent level of immunity, one is born or blessed with.
Seasonal — unstable levels of immunity due to the change of whether, seasons, different stages of life, and environmental cycles.
Established — A stable, permanent level of immunity that can be achieved by giving body and mind extra nourishment.
The fact can’t be changed that some people are born with low immunity level. But it indeed is possible to strengthen the other type of immunity that keeps on fluctuating with seasons and other several factors by giving the body and mind extra nourishment. It is important to consume immunity-building food and avoid heavy to digest food. You should chalk out a routine in order to do that. It is essential to nourish your mind and body by getting proper rest and eating well.
Here are the five ways to make this winter happy and healthy:
Eat a balanced diet and drink lots of clean water.
Try to consume the food that contains nutrients, vitamins, as well as minerals selenium and zinc, Omega 3s, to support your immune system. Cut down on processed and junk food. Instead focus on eating whole foods, such a quality animal protein (if you're an omnivore), pulses, whole grains, seeds and nuts, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Too much intake of soft drinks, processed meats and baked goods, fried foods, products with artificial sweeteners or refined sugars suppresses the immune system.
Get enough sleep of 7 to 8 hours every day.
It is important for a human body to take enough rest so that it can rejuvenate. Chronic fatigue can cause severe illness. Remember, your body will thank you if you can sleep 7 to 8 hours a day.
Exercise
Exercising is not only the key to get in shape, but it helps increase our immune function. It improves sleep quality, and strengthens our body. If you don’t have any health conditions that stops you from exercising, find the time to work-out, a 45 minute walk can be a great idea too!
Avoid antibiotics, if you can!
Antibiotics tend to attack beneficial bacteria in the digestive system and weaken the immune functions. Natural remedies or alternatives are always recommended over antibiotics unless your doctor has prescribed it.
Go organic
Go Organic to witness the changes in your body and so in your mind! Being healthy is not only about your immune system or digestive system, but your overall body needs nourishment. Be it your hair, nails or skin, you can enrich it during this time. It’s a great time to have herbal products that would improve you from within. Thus it is very important to opt for organic products.
Organic food is pure and easy to digest. Try to include fresh organic vegetables, organic milk, fruits and ghee in your meal. No idea can be more alluring than having a sip of Tulsi green tea in the morning.
Organic India brings to you a wide range of organic products. We have a range of organic tea options that you would love to go for. We have Tulsi masala chai, Tulsi ginger, Tulsi mulethi, Tulsi sweet rose, Tulsi ginger turmeric, Tulsi brahmi, Tulsi honey chamomile, Tulsi green tea and many other options to try out.
You can get these in tea bags, tin boxes and even wooden boxes. Choice is all yours! How about gifting it someone and reminding them stay fit.
Apart from tea, we have organic herb supplements that are great to improve the immunity. Amalaki, Ashwagandha, saffron thread, neem are available in capsule form. There are products that will help you get beautiful skin, improve metabolism level, and control cholesterol level and so on.
Let’s make this winter blissful like never before! Stick to Organic India products and witness the changes in your body! Please visit our online website or mail us for more details.