The day has differences in temperature up to 10-degree Celsius and exhibits heavy showers turning fall into the perfect cold season. Our immune system gets weaker when the vitamin D supply decreases. It is essential to strengthen the body from within, leaving no room for the pathogens.
Ayurveda can help to get rid of the cold very quickly, as the indications may vary from dosha to dosha. The Vata people suffer from dry cough, dry mucus and hoarseness. Kapha doshas deal with an increased production of mucus. Usually, the pitta doshas struggles with inflammation, that causes fever and reddening of the mucous membrane.
The primary approach of Ayurveda is nutrition. Animal-based or raw meat, highly sweetened, acidic and fatty foods should be avoided, as they cause inflammation and lead to the deposition of Ama. The ama accumulates in our digestive system and are considered as metabolic toxins that are the reason for many diseases.
To fight a cold you should concentrate on consuming warm soups, cooked vegetables, rice and legumes for a few days. You can use digestive spices like pepper, cloves, turmeric and cinnamon, as these spices are easily combined with soups, tea and curries.
Ginger consists of anti-inflammatory effect and can be used for cooking or served as tea or boiled water. Lemon strengthens the immune system, but the acid irritates the throat, causing inflammatory reactions and creating a fertile breeding ground for the pathogens.
A tablespoon of honey can calm the irritated throat serving an anti-inflammatory effect. Besides tea, the boiled water also purifies the body and stimulates sweating. Water exhibits soporific and mucolytic effect, when it gets combined with the calming spices like cumin, aniseed and fennel.
Some of the Ayurvedic approaches coincide with the homespun remedies which are passed through generation to generation from our western world.
Ayurveda serves against the medicinal treatment approach of western medicine, that regulates the recovery process along with the nutrition. Your body will be unburdened with a light diet and may focus on fighting with pathogens for initiating the regeneration.
