Ayurveda Treatment for Cough & Colds:

In the Ayurveda framework colds are a Kapha and Vata disorder which usually manifest as the weather gets warmer in late winter or spring. One of the best herbal remedy for overcoming coughs and colds is ginger.  There are many concoctions you can make using ginger, such as the simple ginger in warm water with some honey, all of which would be useful, but the following is a good choice as it is one that tastes good, so even your kids won’t mind taking it.

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder and 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric powder, with enough honey to make a paste. Take one tablespoon and licking slowly.  The ginger will help soothe the cough and cold, the honey will help the throat and the turmeric will act as an antiseptic.  A good concoction to have regularly through the end of winter and spring months.

You could also try the same portions of ginger powder, turmeric powder and a teaspoon of honey, in about 2 ounces of hot water gust before bed at night.  This is also a very effective remedy.

Yoga Remedy for Colds:

To help fight off colds and better still, to help prevent them in the first place, practice Kapalbhati Pranayama.  This pranayama is one of the best ways to boost your health and immune system.  It also generates heat in the body to offset the Kapha/Vata imbalance and helps clear of system of congestion.

Another pranayama that is great for battling colds and flus, boosting internal heat, detoxifying and building your immune system is the potent Kundalini Yoga Breath of Fire Breathing Exercises.