The winter season brings with it many challenges, even a little carelessness during these days can take a toll on your health. Especially people with weak immunity have to face many health problems in this season. Therefore, people with weak immunity should pay attention to increasing their immunity in this season so that they can avoid such physical problems. For example, if there are children and elderly people in your house, then there is a need to take special care of their health in this season because the immunity of children and elderly people is very low and they easily become victims of diseases.

In this article, we are going to tell you some such tips, which can be helpful to a great extent in boosting immunity. We discussed this matter with Noida's General Physician Dr. BP Singh and are sharing the information received from him with you here.

How does the immune system work?

First of all, you need to understand what the immune system is and how it works. So let us tell you that the immune system is the defense mechanism of our body which becomes active as soon as any kind of external infection and germs enter the body and tries to fight it. In such a situation, if your immune system is strong then it protects the body from external infections. But if it is weak then it is not able to face the infection and the person easily becomes a victim of infections and diseases. For example, the immune system of children and the elderly is weaker than that of youth and due to this, these people soon become victims of any kind of infection.

How to strengthen the immune system?

Now let's talk about how a weak immune system can be strengthened, for this, you will have to take special care of your diet, sleep and daily routine because all these things affect your immunity. Let us now know about those measures or tips with the help of which the immune system can be strengthened.

Get plenty of antioxidants

Antioxidants play an important role in the body's defence system i.e. the immune system. These work to a great extent to protect the body from outside infections. In such a situation, people with weak immune systems are especially advised to consume antioxidant foods. Let us tell you that antioxidants are found in abundance in green vegetables and citrus fruits, which increase the ability of the body's defence system to fight external infections.

Use local spices

Consumption of local spices is also considered effective to a great extent in increasing immunity. Spices like turmeric, cinnamon, clove, cardamom and black pepper are rich in anti-bacterial properties. To avail of its benefits, you can use these spices in food or beverages like tea and decoction.

Drink hot water in winter

Consumption of hot water in winter is also helpful in increasing immunity to a great extent. Let us tell you that in the advisory issued by the Ministry of AYUSH to increase immunity, emphasis has been laid on the consumption of hot water. Especially for people who suffer from cold and cough, consumption of hot water can be very beneficial.

Be sure to consume coarse grains

Coarse grains like millet, maize and ragi are rich in fibre, vitamins, iron and many minerals. In such a situation, the consumption of such grains helps nourish the body and keep it warm. Therefore, the consumption of coarse grains like millet, maize and ragi is considered beneficial for winter.

Practice yoga and meditation

To stay healthy in winter, it is important to practice yoga and meditation regularly. For this, you can practice Sukhasana, AdhoMukhaSavasana, Balasana, Tadasana and Trikonasana.

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