At this time of year coughs and colds are common so you need to think about ways to boost your immunity. Ayurveda encourages us to improve our immune system with good health and good food. Here are some tips for you:
- Find out your body type and choose foods that will bring a balance to your body.
- Immune-boosting spices are as turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger, black pepper and cinnamon.
- Examples of immune-boosting foods are pears, peaches, plums, sweet pineapple and mangoes, pomegranate seed juice and pomegranate seed chutney, leafy greens such as Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens and spinach, brocolli, cabbage, cauliflower, whole grains such as quinoa, amaranth and barley.
- Regular massages with oils and herbs is a valuable necessity to your overall health and maintenance – for more advice come to our clinic for a free consultation.
Please note these are general guidelines and do not apply to people with certain disorders. Always check with your physician for a diet suitable to your condition.
