Nature’s Secrets for Good Health

In today’s lifestyle, full of stress, pressure and competition, it is necessary to Itake care of our health on an ongoing basis. One of the basic requirements to lead a healthy life is Good Immunity. Immunity is the power of our body to resist infection. The magnitude of this defense mechanism varies from person to person, and is affected by many factors like genetic constitution and nutrition intake including vitamins, proteins, personal and environmental cleanliness.

Interestingly, Ayurveda had recognized the concept of immunity thousands of years ago. In fact the Rasayna therapy in Ayurveda is a unique of acquiring and maintaining health by boosting immunity. Rasayana herbs nourish, restore and balance body functions. They are used to rejuvenate the body’s general health to achieve maximum potential. Most of these Rasayna herbs can be used regularly as food for maintaining a balanced mental and physical health.

They may be used either alone or as a combination. Ayurveda recommends consumption of such Rasayanas on a daily basis to keep the body in a balanced state. Some of the well-known Rasayana herbs, which can be used on a regular basis are: Ginger helps improve digestion and prevent cough and cold. It helps remove accumulated toxins especially in
and around joints which otherwise create joint disorders. The health benefits of ginger aremany and it has antiinflammatory, digestive, respiratory, immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties.

Tulsi helps improve the immune system and fight against infections. Ayurveda considers it beneficial for respiratory functions, liver functions and for optimizing the digestive functions. It is also considered to clean the impurities in our body. Ashwagandha a unique Rasayana herb in Ayurveda, which not only helps to improve our immune system but also
helps us acclimatize to changed environmental and climatic conditions. It also helps to enhance stress tolerance and
invigorate the body.

Ayurveda recommends cardamom for improving respiratory health. Its regular use helps combat the upper respiratory to act infections. It is frequently used to get rid of common cold along with honey. Its regular use also helps to optimize digestive functions. Licorice, commonly called as Mulethi, is considered to prevent an array of disorders if taken regularly. Its tonic, cooling and rasayana properties make it ideal for round the year consumption.

It is also bestowed with anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. The list of recipes in ayurveda to maintain one’s immunity can go on and on, but one can try some of them to make a humble beginning. We all will agree that our immunity is extremely important, infact it is like “Life Insurance Policy” from nature! But the installments of this insurance will have to be paid by none other than us. And these installments are daily and seasonal routine, exercise, behavior, food and of course; the beneficial recipes and herbs. So take good care of your health and live a full hale and hearty life naturally!

DID YOU KNOW?
• Turns out fiber may be as good for your lungs as it is for the rest of your body.
• People who eat two or three grapes everyday are far less prone to coughs than people who avoid the fruit, and a small apple a day seemed to be enough to keep a person’s airways clear. And the fibers in these fruits help to keep the digestive systems in working order.
• Why all those endless cups of black coffee helped you stay up all night while you crammed for the exams?
Caffeine works by blocking our brains natural sleeping portion according to a research conducted at the university of Texas, South Western Medical centers, they found that when brain cells are chemical called adenosine which re-enters cells, lulling you to sleep. Caffeine bars helps the adenosine’s return, so your brain cells keep working through their fatigue.
                                                                                                                                                      Isha Majumder
                                                                                                                                                      BA (Journalism, Psychology &
                                                                                                                                                      English)