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The process of fermentation helps improve microbial immunity in the digestive tracts, particularly this time of the year. So experts recommend you can take fermented foods like cheese, sauerkraut, or yogurt and buttermilk in moderation. These foods are also known to increase body temperatures to keep the body warm during winter.

Another herbal supplement that has picked up a cheer as a key defense among wellness experts is the root herb-Giloy. Ayurveda accords an important place to giloy (also the heart-leaved moonseed plant) when it comes to medicinal herbs with immunity boosting potential. Giloy is also a storehouse of antioxidants that is known to help improve body’s immune function. It is also believed to help detoxify blood, tissues and help fight unwanted imbalances in our system.

Sipping on lukewarm water is helpful in managing imbalances in Kapha dosha, which often gets vitiated around this time of the year, according to Ayurveda. When you have hot water first thing in the morning, it facilitates digestion and flushes out toxins from the body

Pile up on as many varieties of citrus fruits as you can, like oranges, grapefruit, kiwi or lemon, some of the popular sources of Vitamin C that boost your immune system. Studies, in fact, show that an orange can provide up to 116% of your daily Vitamin C needs. This class of foods is rich in potassium and flavonoids, an important source of antioxidants.