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Protect Yourself from the Cold and Flu Season Autumn officially begins September 22 and with the falling leaves comes the cold and flu season. The symptoms of both the common cold and the flu are often used somewhat interchangeable because both are caused by the same family of respiratory viruses. Some people can resist viral attacks, while the immune system in others are weakened and run down to such a degree that they become susceptible to a viral infection. For this reason, Maharishi Ayur-Veda emphasizes treating and preventing the common cold and the flu by strengthening a person’s immune system. It is the health of the immune system that determines whether colds and flus are warded off. In fact, a weak immune system is the cause of susceptibility to all illness. Diet:Paying attention to the foods one eats can help avoid creating the imbalances and toxicity in the body that lead to illness of all sorts, including the common cold and flu. Junk foods should be eliminated from the diet as well as foods that are difficult to digest, such as meats and animal products in general. They contain toxins such as bacteria, hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics. Watch out for non food additives such as synthetic colors, synthetic sweeteners and synthetic flavorings, preservatives, and synthetic oils found in margarine, which can also add toxins to the body, overload mucous membranes, and weaken the immune system. Overeating and eating the wrong foods for your body-type can lead to an accumulation of toxins (ama) in the body. Maharishi Ayur-Veda employs many approaches to help rid the body of indigestible toxins which attract viruses, diminish ojas, and compromise the auto immune process. Drink warm water and ginger tea throughout the day. To increase digestion add hot spicy heat-generating spices and herbs to your food such as turmeric, ginger, cayenne, pepper, black pepper, long pepper, coriander, holy basil, and cumin. Cumin is considered the number one ama burner. Holy Basil and black pepper have this property, they burn ama and cleanse the channels. Additional methods to fight colds and flu:Aromatherapy oils can be used such as eucalyptus, camphor, lavender, lemon, peppermint, pine, rosemary or tea tree. In severe cases or to prevent a buildup of mucus, nasal treatments called nasya can be taken. Getting a proper amount of sleep, watching one’s sugar intake, drinking enough water and herbal tea will help avoid colds and the flu. Other factors can lead to colds or mucous producing symptoms, such as allergies to milk, wheat or other heavy foods. Dust, pollen, molds, and pet hair all aggravate susceptibility to the cold and flu, just as food allergies can. Inflamed, congested membranes in the nose, sinuses, and throat are more vulnerable to viral attack. Although allergies often share the same symptoms as colds, allergies usually have a seasonal history, and are not accompanied by fever or infection as are the cold and flu. Also read the label on any prescribed drug that you may be taking because some can have the side effects of cold or flu-like symptoms. Reduce All Types of Stress:Stress is another factor that can increase susceptibility to the common cold and flu. During times of stress, hormones are released in the body that cause the thymus gland to shrink, reducing immune activity. The practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique will help with mental stress. The physiology is addressed by dietary changes that include avoiding stimulants and eating a natural, whole foods diet. A healthy daily routine is recommend which includes self massage and yoga. Behavior modification involves adhering to one’s given daily routine, regular hours of work, sleep, and meals, and an organized lifestyle. Amrit Kalash:Although many health professionals recommend taking high doses of vitamin A, C and E for the treatment of colds and the flu, Maharishi Ayur-Veda states that one of the best ways to strengthen the immune system is by taking Amrit Kalash supplements. Amrit is versatile as well as powerful. Individual nutrients have a limited effect. For example, vitamin C is water-based, so it can only help outside of your cells. Vitamin E is fat-based and only helps inside of the cells. Amrit contains both water-soluble and fat-soluble nutrients. That means it works both inside and outside of your cells. It eliminates free radicals throughout your entire body. Summation:To avoid colds and flus.
For a complete listing of health tips order Dr. Reddy’s books. © Samhita Productions 2001 |
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