Cold And Cough
Submitted by divine_sysop on July 19, 2010 - 05:49
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Coughs and colds are usually caused by a viral infection. It is basically an infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes ears, throat, nose and sinuses irrespective of the age. Symptoms of the common cold include sore throat, sneezing, minor aches and pains, mild fatigue, a stuffy or runny nose, watery eyes and mild fever. Colds usually last for less than a week.
It is essential to receive proper treatment else it could turn into pneumonia.
We have been trying to find the cure for such common problem in modern medical science where the answer is explained in our ancient Yoga Practice.
Yoga for health benefits:
The importance of yoga and its role in healing and preventing various disorders has been developed over centuries of research and experience. They have been found to be extremely effective.Yoga has been practiced since ancient ages to get the physical and mental peace. It is also believed that a discipline lifestyle and a proper way of body conduct can keep us away from most of the disease and Yoga helps us to achieve it. Most people get confused Yoga with a spiritual or religious activity however it is as simple as living a healthy life.
Regular yoga practice will create multiple and noticeable benefits to your health.You're never too young or too old to reap the health benefits of yoga.
Sign Symptoms
Causes
Yogic Management
Yoga and specific Yoga poses to cure cold and cough
Yoga which deals with an all round development of an individual helps in the prevention of cold and boosts the immune system. It strengthens the healing process in the body and raises immunity to diseases. Practice of yoga also helps in reducing high levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in the body, that increases vulnerability to infections.
Yoga is very effective in conditions of cold and cough as it helps to regulate breathing and strengthen the immune system. Join our Yoga Classes and feel the difference in your life.
Yoga pose
Ayurvedic Management
- Ayurveda claims that there are three different types of humors in our body.
- Ayurveda forbids the consumption of certain things, such as candies, pastries, meat products, cheese, yogurts, breads and nuts during the cold. It also recommends avoiding air conditioning, sleeping during the day, showers etc.
- It urges patients to eat vegetables and drink hot milk with crushed ginger, teas and other light food during the attack.
Ayurveda says vitiation of doshas is the root cause of a disease. Know how you can balance your Dosha through FREE Dosha Analysis .
Home Remidies
- Add 1 teaspoon of honey and lemon juice each to half a cup of warm water and drink it several times a day.
- Mix and grind one teaspoon of cardamom, black pepper, ginger powder and cinnamon along with four teaspoons of sugar. Mix the preparation with honey and take the powder twice after meals.
Conclusion
Cold is often ignored as a common infection. But, in case of older people, it needs to be treated. Maintaining good hygiene can, however, reduce your chances of catching a cold.
