Issue 4 The Ancient Ayurveda, India's First Business to Business Ayurveda Magazine

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Winter Boosters

ROLE OF IMMUNE BOOSTERS IN WINTER - Riddhi Shah

Winters are here! Yeay!!! But...

Hold on, along with the cool and pleasant climate, also comes the seasonal flu.

Hence, why not equip ourselves with the best self-defence this flu-season! Now, the foods that are available in winters not only play a big role in boosting immunity to fight off the cold and flu, but also protect other winter-woes like joint pain, dry and scaly skin, arthritic pain, hair fall and dandruff. Practically, whatever seasonal produce you eat builds good health and the charm shows on your face and body! There are some foods that are available in India specifically during the winters, and others that are available throughout the year. Let us see the ones that are super healthy for warding off infections1. Amla (Indian Gooseberry)- These green little wonders are storehouses of Vitamin C, a nutrient that plays an important role in boosting immunity by improving the body’s white blood cell count, thus preventing flu and other viral infections!

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