Winter care includes keeping skin and hair dry and adding healthy fats to your diet, in addition to eating spices such as cinnamon and ginger to remain warm. Massages play a vital function in cold weather since they not only relax you but also prepare your body for the cold. 

Ayurveda, India's traditional health system, offers rules for each season, including the winter. Dr. Dixa Bhavsar, an Ayurvedic doctor, provides her top winter self-care suggestions on Instagram.

To ensure that energy levels and digestion stay optimal, the expert recommends that individuals wake up 30 minutes before dawn and begin their day according to the circadian rhythm. This will also help to regulate one's hormones and promote a decent night's sleep. 

Many individuals complain of dry skin and scalp during the winter season, and according to Ayurveda, the best approach to combat it is regular massage, also known as Abhyanga.

"Winter dryness is best avoided with abhyanga. It is calming not just to the skin but also to the psyche. It warms your body and ignites your digestive fire. Sesame (til taila) oil is the best for winter abhyanga "Dr. Bhavsar states.

In the winter, it is also recommended to take mild showers rather than hot ones, as hot showers might cause skin drier.

According to Ayurveda, the ideal winter diet is

Ghee and healthful fats should be included.

Winter is the season when our digestion is at its best and our hunger is at its peak. It is recommended to take good fats in order to digest the heavy foods consumed throughout the winter. According to the Ayurvedic specialist, ghee, sesame oil, and seeds should all be included.

Drink herbal teas.

Dr. Bhavsar claims that drinking herbal teas including elements such as ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass, green tea, lemon-honey, and others aids digestion and relieves strain on the liver while keeping one warm.

Massages that are relaxing

Foot massage at night

The Ayurvedic specialist recommends massaging your feet with ghee and sesame/mustard oil at night to aid with healthy sleep, which is essential for your immunity, digestive health, and mental wellness.

Warm oil massage on the scalp

According to Dr. Bhavsar, dry hair may be avoided by a warming massage using oils such as sesame, castor, almond, mustard, and olive oil.