Enjoying the cool and relaxing winter weather is something most love. But the sad thing is getting cold and coughing. There are ways to deal with them without putting yourself down.
The reasons behind cold & cough
The dust particles and irritants in the dry air remain in the air that trigger excess mucous flow. Many prefer indoors where the closed environment stops the air from flowing out. Touching your nose or face will keep the illnesses constant. If exposed to those suffering from cold and cough, you are likely to catch it. The solution is ensuring you follow all the suggestions to stay safe.
What to do:
Stay warm and covered
Covering yourself with sweaters and socks is a start. Keep a throw or blanket around to be fully covered. Keep your nose and face covered while sneezing. Ensure your hands are clean.
Stay hydrated
Drink a lot of fluids to stay hydrated. These include warm water, fruit juices and hot chocolate. Avoid anything caffeinated.
Eat light and healthy
Eat light and healthy to reduce the cold and cough. Soups and broths are a healthy way to eat nutritious and not feel heavy. Include dry fruits and fruits in the diet.
Soothe your throat naturally
Lozenges with ginger, honey and lemon will soothe your sore throat. Indian home recipes of ginger and honey are supposed to be useful. A saltwater gargle is recommended.
Relieve congestion with steam
Steam inhalation is a good way to dismiss nasal and chest congestion. The mucous can be soothed. You should do inhalation twice a day before resting.
The Ayurvedic healing
Patanjali’s vast repertoire including Patanjali Divya Pharmacy provides Ayurvedic offerings that work to keep coughs and colds at bay. Get the Divya Swasari Pravahi, a 250 ML syrup suitable for respiratory health. It contains Mulethi, Tulsi, Tejpata and Lavang among its natural ingredients. They work for lung health and remove any infections or inflammations. You can also opt for the Divya Swasari Vati (44 Gm) tablets for respiratory wellness. They work on similar levels as syrup in reducing cold and cough and contain Mulethi, Lavang, and Dalchini among their ingredients.
To deal with sinus issues, asthma, cough cold or any respiratory issues, choose Patanjali Divya Cougheshti Hawan Samagri which contains Mulethi, Tulsi leaf and Dalchini. The Divya Sitopaladi Churna is also a great option to ease the cough. Its ingredients include cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and cinnamon known to aid in removing cough. Another option would be the Divya Sanjeevani Vati which has worked well in treating cough and other respiratory issues.
Healthy solutions and Ayurveda can be a great way to treat colds and coughs in winter.