{"id":22889,"date":"2025-11-03T09:02:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/03\/how-ayurveda-and-naturopathy-can-keep-your-immunity-resilient-this-winter-health-and-fitness-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:02:17","slug":"how-ayurveda-and-naturopathy-can-keep-your-immunity-resilient-this-winter-health-and-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/03\/how-ayurveda-and-naturopathy-can-keep-your-immunity-resilient-this-winter-health-and-fitness-news\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ayurveda And Naturopathy Can Keep Your Immunity Resilient This Winter | Health and Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9676825\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">November 03, 2025, 13:43 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9676825\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591 asubttl-schema\">In both Ayurveda and naturopathy, winter is seen as a period of renewal. It is an opportunity to rebuild inner strength, balance energy, and enhance immunity.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgsky\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Warm, grounding foods and spices boost immunity.\" title=\"Warm, grounding foods and spices boost immunity.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Warm, grounding foods and spices boost immunity.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">As temperatures drop and the air turns crisp, our bodies instinctively crave warmth, nourishment, and rest. Winter, in both Ayurveda and naturopathy, is viewed not as a time of hibernation but of renewal \u2013 an opportunity to rebuild inner strength, balance energy, and reinforce immunity. The key lies in aligning daily routines, diet, and lifestyle with the rhythm of the season, allowing the body to naturally adapt and thrive.<\/p>\n<h4>Ayurveda\u2019s Seasonal Shift: Rebuilding Ojas And Digestive Strength<\/h4>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">According to Dr. Zankhana M. Buch, Chief Medical Officer, Apollo AyurVAID, the early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/winters-snooze-button-why-the-cold-makes-us-want-more-sleep-and-what-to-do-about-it-ws-dl-9674012.html\">winter period<\/a> marks the transition from Pitta\u2019s fiery energy to the Vata\u2013Kapha balance of Hemanta \u2013 a time ideal for restoration and strengthening. \u201cThis is nature\u2019s invitation to rebuild vitality, deepen nourishment, and fortify immunity,&#8221; she explains. With digestive strength (Agni) at its peak, the body efficiently absorbs nutrients and converts them into Ojas \u2014 the vital essence that supports immunity and emotional balance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Dr. Buch emphasises eating with awareness and favouring regionally attuned, freshly prepared meals.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\"><strong>Some Ayurvedic winter staples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Warm, grounding foods such as bajri rotla (Gujarat), ragi mudde (Karnataka), and sarson da saag (Punjab)<\/li>\n<li>Warming spices like turmeric, dry ginger, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>Daily rituals like sipping amla or ginger-turmeric infusions, early morning sun exposure, and consistent routines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">\u201cThese practices don\u2019t just protect against respiratory concerns or joint stiffness. They also nurture emotional steadiness during the darker, colder months,&#8221; she notes.<\/p>\n<h4>Naturopathy\u2019s Healing Rhythm: Strengthening The Body\u2019s Natural Intelligence<\/h4>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">Tejas Chavan, Director, Viveda Wellness Village, Nashik, shares that both ayurveda and naturopathy recognise winter as a season of inner work and healing. \u201cIncreased Vata can weaken digestion and vitality, so the focus should be on strengthening Agni through warm, nourishing meals, gentle spices like ginger and turmeric, and adequate rest,&#8221; he explains.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Naturopathy, he adds, is rooted in supporting the body\u2019s self-healing potential. \u201cQuality sleep, mindful breathing, grounding, and regular sun exposure reduce stress \u2013 an unseen trigger behind low immunity. Spending time in nature also restores emotional balance and reduces inflammation, helping the body and mind reconnect with equilibrium,&#8221; says Chavan.<\/p>\n<h4>Science-Backed Practices: The Modern Approach To Ancient Wisdom<\/h4>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Dr. Narendra K. Shetty, Chief Wellness Officer, Kshemavana Naturopathy and Yoga Centre, Bengaluru, points out that respiratory illnesses rise by up to 300 per cent during winter due to cold air, pollution, and reduced sunlight.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">To strengthen immunity, he recommends a blend of Ayurvedic and naturopathic techniques backed by research:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li><strong>Hydrotherapy:<\/strong> Cold water therapy increases white blood cell counts, improving immune response.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoga &amp; Pranayama:<\/strong> Reduces inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-alpha) and improves oxygen supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrient-rich diet:<\/strong> Include foods high in vitamin C, D, zinc, and selenium to reduce infection risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rasayana herbs:<\/strong> Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Giloy, and Chyawanprash enhance adaptive and innate immunity by modulating immune cells and cytokines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Winter wellness isn\u2019t about intense detoxes or rigid routines. It\u2019s about rhythm, warmth, and consistency. A fusion of Ayurveda\u2019s nourishing principles and naturopathy\u2019s elemental healing offers the most sustainable way to strengthen immunity. By eating seasonally, moving gently, resting deeply, and honouring nature\u2019s pace, the body regains balance, and immunity becomes a natural outcome of harmony with the season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591 atbtlink Location\"><span>Location :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Delhi, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-944946591 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>November 03, 2025, 13:43 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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