How to Get Over a Cough and Cold Quickly with Ayurveda!
Getting over a cough and cold quickly with Ayurveda involves truly accessing the wisdom of our natural capacity to return to ease. The body yearns to be at peace, as does the mind. By implementing these timeless natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments, you will directly support your body's healing process, and find reprieve from early symptoms quickly.
Here are some of the best Ayurvedic Tips to help you recover effortlessly:
1. Stay Hydrated: Drink warm water, Kapha Tea, or a mix of warm water with honey and ginger to keep your throat and respiratory passages moist and aid in clearing mucus.
2. Rest: Get plenty of rest to allow your body to focus on healing. Avoid strenuous activities and ensure adequate sleep.
3. Dietary Adjustments:
- Consume warm, nourishing foods that are easy to digest. Soups and stews with spices like ginger, garlic, black pepper and KAPHA SPICE MIX are beneficial.
- Avoid cold and dairy products, as they can exacerbate mucus production.
- Incorporate foods with natural immunity-boosting properties, such as turmeric and tulsi (holy basil).
4. Herbal Remedies:
- Turmeric: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric in warm milk and consume it before bedtime to soothe the throat.
- Ginger: Ginger tea or ginger-infused honey can help alleviate cough and congestion.
- Honey: Mix honey with a pinch of black pepper or cinnamon for relief from a sore throat and cough.
- Tulsi (holy basil): Chewing tulsi leaves or drinking tulsi tea can provide relief from cold symptoms.
5. Nasal Irrigation: Try using our COPPER NETI POT or saline nasal spray to clear nasal congestion. This helps in removing mucus and relieving sinus symptoms
6. Oil Pulling: Gargling with warm sesame oil or coconut oil can help soothe a sore throat and eliminate bacteria.
7. Steam Inhalation: Inhaling steam from hot water infused with eucalyptus oil or a few drops of camphor can provide relief from congestion.
8. Yoga and Pranayama: Practicing yoga postures that involve chest opening and deep breathing can help improve lung capacity and relieve congestion. Pranayama techniques like Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing) can also be extemely beneficial and will keep the prana flowing!
9. Ayurvedic Herbs: Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for specific herbal supplements and remedies tailored to your condition, but using Rasayanas (Rejuvenatives) such as Ashwagandha, Amalaki and Astragalus can all be helpful in boosting Ojas and stopping things before they start!
10. Warm Clothing: Dress warmly and avoid exposure to cold and damp weather, which can worsen symptoms. Especially keep the feet and head warm and without exposure.
11. Salt Water Gargle: Gargling with warm salt water can help reduce throat irritation and can help to clear bacteria before it proliferates. Don't hesitate to add a little turmeric powder to this to boost its anti-microbial and viral benefits!
12. Lifestyle & Dietary Adjustments: Avoid cold, damp environments (swimming) and refrain from excessive consumption of cold beverages, ice cream or raw foods.
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