Healthy and Hot Drinks for Your Special Care in Winters

Abstract

To have a balanced and healthy life , it is essential to stay in complete  agreement with nature.  Every season assists in a unique group of qualities that can either aggravate or pacify the external working of your being. Changes in your diet and lifestyle activities can be a great way  to stay in movement with the natural cycle of all seasons. Once you understand about your internal qualities and nature and how they change in every season, it will be easier for you to make a healthy diet and lifestyle  choices and heighten your immune system, energy and digestion. In this article, we are going to discuss the winter season and special care which includes hot drinks, soups and  herbal tea which are offered by Planet Ayurveda.

Introduction

Winter, the coldest period of the year, comes between autumn and spring. This season commonly falls in polar and temperate zones. Winter is caused by the axis of the earth because the hemisphere is oriented away from the sun. Winter is one of the coldest of all seasons, in which people enjoy the cozy and beauty of winter.  Trees and plants stop growing during winters. Nights are longer in winters while shortened in summers. Moreover, winters need special care because cold temperatures weaken our immunity and make our skin dry and dull. Several skin care  and food items  help to stay energetic in  the cold season.

Winter Season and Ayurveda

According to ayurveda, winter(Shishira) is  cold and chilly with a huge amount of moisture. We can identify the winter season by feeling of lethargy, these types of qualities mostly define the kapha dosha and hence winter is considered as kapha season. When the kapha dosha is maintained, it produces stability and strength to the mind and body. Moreover,  in some cases, winter also has dry and cold bears which give signs of vata dosha. So, it is important to balance all three doshas. Winter has great impacts on immune health , you can improve your immunity (Bala)  and stay fit in the winter season.

As per ayurveda, there are three stages of immunity

1. Hereditary (Sahaj)- The level of immunity you are born with.
2. Seasonal (Kalaj)- Changes in immune health due to season
3. Established (Yuktikrit) – Immunity which is balanced by an ayurvedic lifestyle.

Here are some homemade drinks and soups which are helpful in winter season:

1. Beetroot soup

Beetroot contains essential nutrients like manganese, folate, iron, vitamin C,potassium and fiber which improves blood circulation , and raises exercise performance in winter. Beetroot improves digestive health and relieves constipation. Beetroot contains  many essential nutrients which are helpful for skin and hair health .

2. Radish soup with tofu miso soup

Radish is rich with essential antioxidants, Vitamin C and minerals which are useful for cardiovascular improvements and enhance immunity which help us to fight against  seasonal illness.

3. Winter vegetable and lentil soup

This soup is rich with fibres, minerals, vitamins and nutrients which keeps you healthy during winter season and fights against bugs and colds.  Lentil increases the protein content in this soup which helps provide enough energy for doing physical activities in the cold winters.

4. Chicken noodle soup

This classic chinese soup is made by using chicken, ginger, sweetcorn and noodles. This soup contains low-calorie, low-fat, and high protein which provides energy and helps to reduce various health disorders in winter.

5. Golden Milk

It has been considered as traditional  indian milk which is made with turmeric powder. Most of the people called it turmeric milk. This amazing milk provides various health benefits including preventing heart disease and cell damages, and reduces inflammation. Turmeric contains  antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties which helps  to increase immunity and protects us from infections.

6. Mulled wine

This amazing wine is infused with cloves, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is alcoholic and  also a perfect party drink, you can serve  it both hot and cold. Mulled wine is easy to make

7. Kanji

It is also known as miracle or fermented drink. Consumption of this drink helps to stay fit throughout the day. It is also helpful for the gut and improves the digestive system.

8. Black tea

It is a popular drink all over the world because it is one of the most refreshing and simplest drinks . Black tea is made without the use of milk. Cold weather makes your body more susceptible to illness, black tea helps to keep warm and prevents several health diseases.

9. Hot lemon water

Lemon comes from the citrus family, it is packed with vitamin C that helps to improve immunity and is good for skin. If you drink hot lemon water,  it will help you to remove toxins from the body. Hot lemon water is also beneficial for weight loss.

Ayurvedic skin care tips for winters

1. For lip care, use moisturizing lip balm.
2. Massage your face with high quality moisturizing  crime
3. Use natural butter as a body lotion.
4. Ayurveda suggests Abhaynga (Self oil massage ) , during the winter season.
5. Head massage or Shiro Abhaynga is highly important in winters.
6. Regularly apply night serum on your face .
7. Massage your feet oil, which helps the body innate energy or prana.

Herbal teas  by Planet Ayurveda

Planet ayurveda is a leading ayurvedic company which provides various herbal remedies which are helpful in winter season. They formulated all the products by following proper guidelines and principles of planet ayurveda which have been followed since ancient times. All herbal supplements by planet ayurveda are free from chemicals, preservatives, colors and binders. These are safe to use and provide lots of health benefits. Let’s take a look on Planet Ayurveda Herbal Teas

1. Arjun  Tea

Planet ayurveda prepared arjuna tea with pure extracts of different herbs in which including  pipal tvak(Ficus religiosa), Dalchini ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum ), Arjuna ( Terminalia arjuna ),  Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) and many others. All these herbs contain polu- phenols, anti oxidants, and natural cardiac glycosides which provide special care in the winter season. Arjuna tea is herbal in nature which is beneficial to clear clogged arteries and improve overall health. It reduces high cholesterol levels and improves stamina, energy and cardiovascular health.

How to use arjuna  tea

See method of making tea on the pack. Consume 1 to 2 cups a day

2. Detox tea

Detox  tea is pure mixture of different ingredients such Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum ), arjuna (Terminalia arjuna ) and many more herbs. Detox tea helps to remove toxins and free radicals from the body.

This herbal tea improves facial glow, dry skin, removes wrinkles,  which are caused by  winter. Punarnava and bhumi amla both herbs are present in this herbal tea which is helpful for liver detoxification. It is 100 % pure and free from artificial color, caffeine and preservatives.

Direction for use

• Put 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of water into teapan.
• Add 1 tablespoon of herbal detox tea and mix it well.
• Boil the tea and strain the tea through a strainer. Check the taste and try to drink without sugar if you are diabetic patient.
• Enjoy the herbal delicious cardamom, cinnamon and rose flavor of  this tea.

3. Shwas ambu chai

This herbal chai is a pure blend of Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum ), Adrak (Zingiber officinale), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Marchia (Piper nigrum) and so on. These all warming herbs provide several health benefits especially in winters. It is helpful to open the blocked channels,  eradicate  toxins and phlegm from the respiratory system and also promote the health of respiratory organs. Shwas ambu chai is free from chemicals, additives and preservatives So, it is safe to use.

Direction of use

1 to 2 cups of shwas ambu chai two times a day.

Conclusion

In this article we discussed winters and special care which is required  in winters to stay healthy. Mostly, skin and immune health is affected during winters, So,  there is a need for special care. Ayurveda is an old and traditional branch of the healthcare system which offers lots of beneficial herbal remedies for the treatment of all health issues.  Planet Ayurveda provides above mentioned herbal teas which gives warm and special protection during winter. These teas are formulated by pure and warming extracts of different herbs. One can buy these herbal teas, kindly visit at www.store.planetayurveda.com . Planet Ayurveda offers these herbal products at a very reasonable cost.