Chilly mornings and evenings have started arriving even before Diwali this year. With the drop in temperature, pollution levels in the atmosphere also begin to climb. Residents of Delhi NCR are forced to endure this recurring ordeal every single year, but this time the weather transition has set in well before November. Due to this shifting climate, people have started experiencing mild sore throat symptoms early in the day. Waking up with a mild cold has also become quite common. This physical discomfort is the combined result of changing weather patterns and escalating pollution, making it vital to take proper precautions.
Tiny particulate matter suspended in the air enters the body through breathing, traveling from the lungs into the bloodstream, and subsequently reaching every organ to cause internal damage. This process triggers a sharp increase in the risk of severe health conditions. The toxic impact of pollution severely affects vital organs such as the lungs, eyes, and brain.
Effective remedies to combat allergy and irritation
For individuals prone to chronic allergies, Swami Ramdev has outlined a highly effective remedy. Those who wake up with discomfort in the nose and throat, frequent sneezing, or persistent throat irritation should prepare a specific herbal powder. Consuming this mixture throughout the winter season provides significant relief. To prepare this powder, combine 100 grams of almonds, 20 grams of black pepper, and 50 grams of sugar, then grind them into a fine blend. Add one spoonful of this powder to a glass of milk and boil it thoroughly. Drink this nourishing milk at least once every day.
Drinking raw turmeric and Shilajit milk
If preparing the almond and pepper powder is not feasible, an easy alternative is available. You can daily boil raw turmeric in milk and consume it. Mixing a small amount of Shilajit into this turmeric milk offers even greater health benefits. Drinking this special formulation keeps the lungs healthy and helps maintain overall vitality throughout the winter months. Additionally, make sure to include gram flour flatbreads (besan ki roti), licorice (mulethi), and roasted chickpeas in your daily diet.
Boiling mulethi to protect lungs from pollution
The lungs bear the brunt of pollution damage. To strengthen your respiratory system, you can drink Swasari Kwath. Alternatively, boiling mulethi in water and drinking it provides substantial support. Consuming spiced tea on a regular basis also yields positive health benefits during smoggy days.
Gargling with saltwater for throat allergies
People suffering from throat allergies should practice gargling with warm saltwater. Furthermore, performing Nasyam with almond oil proves very beneficial. Chewing on mulethi provides soothing relief to the throat and helps eliminate persistent allergy symptoms. Before going to sleep at night, apply warm mustard oil to the soles of your feet to experience deep relaxation. Putting a few drops of mustard oil into your navel and inside your nostrils also delivers quick relief from seasonal congestion.
