Pollution: Four ways to protect your family from air pollution

After Diwali, Delhi and neighbouring cities are cocooned in a thick layer of toxic smog which ceases to settle down easily. Polluted air is making people prone to acute health problems like cough, irritation, to chronic health issues inclusive of asthma and cardiovascular diseases. t only children, but elders too have to go through extreme conditions fighting with ir breathing problems. We have compiled some of common ways to protect your family from side effects of air pollution.

1. Avoid taking a morning stroll or jog

Exercising regularly is essential but only when you are inhaling fresh air. An early morning workout is best recommended by doctors, yet refrain from it when you are breathing in toxic air. People should go for indoor exercise sessions until heavy smog settles outside. Moreover, you can shift your workout schedule to evening.

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2. Make a habit of taking steam every day

d a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water to extent that it is appropriate of using for steam. Do this activity every day to help your nasal passs relax and get rid of harmful pollutants and minute substances. Usually, people who have influenza opt for this, but if you are healthy you can go for it every once in a week.

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3. Benefits of jaggery

According to research, jaggery has proved to be a beneficial replacement of sugar. As per Agricultural and Processed Food Product Export Development Authority, this Ayurveda sweetener even helps to flush out pollutants from your body, specifically lungs. You can d jaggery with your ghee loed chapatti or use it inste of sugar in desserts.

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4. Vitamin C rich intake

Consume fruits and vegetables which are loed with Vitamin C and Magnesium and foods which are filled with Omega Fatty Acids. se nutrients make up for your healthy diet and keep your immunity levels up. Furrmore, you can opt for refreshing herbal teas with goodness of ginger, cardamom and tulsi. Having this healthful blend once or twice in a day can prove to be beneficial for your digestion and strengns immune system.

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Disclaimer: content provided above is for information purpose. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical vice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek vice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.