Are you taking Kadha/ hot water for corona?

Cases of corona are increasing day by day

throughout the country. The panic is also

increasing as this time it is also affecting small

children who were mostly not affected during the first wave.

And, you must be getting lots of advice and Whats App forwards

related to Ayurveda and home remedies for corona.

advises like:

You start following these advises without giving any thought

that whether they are suitable to you or not. You

have to be very cautious as taking lots of Kadha and hot water

can lead to other serious health issues.

Be cautious:

Summer is already going towards its peak along with this

new peak of corona & your body may not be able to handle

these excessively hot drinks.

There is a common belief that you get adverse reactions only from

the allopathic medicines and Ayurveda medicines are free from

any side effects, it is far from truth.

Taking too much of kadha can have many side effects like:

What should you do?

Don’t over do it. Also, add spices in adequate amount and

not in excess. Everything has its particular measurement. So,

anything in excess is not good.

I have seen many of my patients replace their regular drinking water bottle with

thermos filled with kadha or hot water. Please don’t do that. If you want to have

Kadha or hot water then just have it once or

twice a day and not whole day.

increase your intake of these summer fruits and veggies like:

Anything in excess is harmful. Moderation is the key.

That’s all for today

See you next Tuesday with another Tuesday tip

Till then…..

Take good care of yourself.

Providing simple solutions for complexities of life

Dr Bhumita Makwana

Your Dietitian & Homoeopathic physician