09/11/2017
Delhi now facing much trouble this
Simple home tips to beat the smog -
1. Soonth, gul and ghee ke bite size laddoo - take equal amounts of dry ginger, jaggery and ghee, mix it well and roll it into small balls. Start and end your day with one. Also helpful to have one after you have returned home after spending long time outdoors.
- prevents inflammation and flu
- keeps sinuses clear
- smoothens digestion
2. Sugar cane - either chew on it and spit the fibre out (in the correct places ofcourse) or drink it like a fresh juice. Preferably a mid meal, eaten before noon.
- cleanses and helps detoxify the liver
- micronutrient dense so boosts the immune system
- helps beat lethargy and low moods due to smog
3. Milk, kesar, haldi and Soaked sabja - like a night cap. Heat milk and add kesar and haldi while still on the boil. Add 1tsp of Soaked sabja or tulsi seeds after you pour it in a cup, can also add powdered jaggery to taste.
- volatile oils from kesar prevent skin and hair damage
- sabja or tulsi seeds for beating infections, allergies and bloating
- haldi and milk is a potent and well known recovery and anti-inflammatory combo
Other tips -
-Don’t give up on exercise, just shift it to indoors
- Stay well hydrated
- Vit D, Vit B12 and carotene supplements are helpful in these situations
