Stay energised through the rainy season with these effective, and Ayurvedic-inspired wellness tips.
The monsoon season is loved by all as it brings cooler breeze, romantic rains and not to forget, the cravings for chai. However, it also brings a host of health hazards with it, which further lead to decreased immunity, waterborne infections, colds apart from skin infections, and digestive troubles. All of these spike during the rainy season, majorly due to humidity, and contaminated food or water. However, there's good news that all these can be battled with with a little help from nature, which makes your immunity strong.
With these natural immunity boosters, you can power through the monsoon with energy without falling ill and staying at the top of your health.
But here’s the good news: with a little help from nature, your immunity can stay just as strong as your chai game. These natural immunity boosters will help you power through the monsoon with resilience and radiance.
Kickstart your day with a glass of warm water + lemon juice + a teaspoon of honey. It is a classic morning ritual that helps detox your system, boost digestion, and provide vitamin C for better immunity. You can also add a pinch of turmeric or a slice of ginger for extra antibacterial power.
It would not be wrong to say that our Indian kitchen is a natural apothecary. Monsoon cooking should be done with the right use of spices like
Turmeric (Haldi) – Natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic
Ginger – Helps in digestion, and fights infections
Black Pepper – Enhances absorption of nutrients
Cinnamon & Clove – Anti-viral, and anti-fungal
You can also make a cup of warm “kadha”by adding tulsi, ginger, clove, and pepper to hot water and boiling it.
Since the monsoon season slows down digestion, opt for steamed or sautéed seasonal veggies, apart from having moong dal, khichdi, or soups. Also choose fruits like apples, pears, papaya, and pomegranates, which are high in fiber and antioxidants. Do not eat leafy greens like spinach unless cooked thoroughly.
Since hydration is essential during monsoon, you can try tulsi tea for respiratory health, Giloy juice for boosting immunity, and coriander seed water to reduce inflammation.
Since outdoor activity may be limited, you can opt for gentle indoor workouts to better your lymphatic drainage and digestion. Switch to Pranayama (deep breathing) or Surya Namaskar in the monsoon season to keep your lungs strong, and immunity strong.
Since 70% of immunity begins in the gut, the monsoon season often leads to digestion issues. Consume probiotics like curd, buttermilk, or eat fennel and ajwain (carom seeds) after meals.
The humidity in the monsoon can lead to skin irritation and fungal infections. So you can use coconut oil with neem or tea tree essential oil for antifungal effects. You can also apply aloe vera gel to soothe irritation, and always dry your feet well after walks in the rain.
Nonetheless, the monsoon season may test your immunity, but it also helps you to reconnect with nature’s healing powers.
