Do you affected with the bad Weather? How to stay healthy in this cold climate?

Hi Sree.. I know what is the current situation in delhi now.. recently saw few clippings in NEWS.. yes its very difficult for you people there and specially for kids who need to leave early for school.. In the winter I make sure to drink boiled water and also little warmer whenever I consume water.. and always make sure to have food hot.. with spices like jeera and pepper.. using raw ginger in salads also good.. and also having milk with pinch of termeric also helps us a lot to keep body warmer.. and as usual wearing sweaters and socks and keeping cotton in ears while going out..

Hi Sreekala, Just make sure that you keep yourself warm. Never ever put your self at risk of getting colds. just in case you have colds-- try to prevent it from getting serious to the point of having complications. Hot chocolate and tea will help.

Hi Sree...Yes every day I watch the weather reports in your place.....How people are suffering because of the extreme conditions and the flight and trains getting disrupted because of the fog...And it really is pathetic to see small kids going to school in this foul weather... Actually there was an all India science congress here last week and ther were many delgates from North India as well as school children...The poor things came here equipped with coats and sweaters and other winter gear.The poor things were in for a shock at the hot weather here,and many kids fainted due to the heat here......And the delegates were seen taking off their coats and heading for drinking water to keep of the heat........!!!

I think in that weather you should make a bonfire like what we do in our place when the cold is coming. No food that will be suited to eat in times of cold weather but a regular food like sip a hot cup of coffee and many other regular food...Have a nice day!

Hiya Sreekala, Although the weather is still cold it has had it´s worst for now there will be another really cold spell soon I can bank on that one for sure but in the meantime I eat lot´s of lentils with as much vegetables as I can and a little chicken with it and a salad. Although the Tomatoes get the frost in them I usually put them in clean water and add a little hot water from the Kettle not from the Tap and a little sea salt and mix it in and leave it for as long as possible as it takes the chill off the tomatoes and softens the inside a bit. If the skin of the tomato is too hard through them growing them too quick I usually use the inside of the tomato in the Salad as a kind of dressing instead of throwing huge amounts of vinegar on which I don´t like anyway very much. I usually use cooking onions which are much better than the Salad onions at the moment too as they have gone too hard and are not very digestible. Usually have chick peas too at other times and white beans but they come out of jars much to my dismay because I prefer the ones you have to soak overnight but my family prefers the others at the moment. I´m saving for a really good pressure cooker and I mean it this time so I can do those chick peas and beans the right way. At the moment I wash the chick peas and beans that come in jars in a colander rinsing them through with cold water. Chick peas and White Beans make very good stews we call it potaje here they are really very nice with vegetables. I usually vary the vegetables too.

Hi Sreekala, it is very disgusting for the bad weather. If the visibility is very poor, it is really annoy of driving a car as the risk lurks. The climate seems varied frequently this year, which results in a lot of victim as of the snow or fog weather. We should pay high attention on it, particularly if we need to go for travelling or special in the job related to the climate. In cold weather, I prefer to have the soup to ensure the energy is enough to run. My hands, feet are very easier to cold in the cold weather, then I will soak my feet in hot water and sometimes I will add some drops of vinegar on it. I realized it is a good way to preserve the health. It will be much easier to fall asleep with the night that I soaked my feet.

My entire childhood has been spent in a place of high elevation where it pours round the year and very cold.It is Hatton near Nuwqraeliya in SriLanka.I am so conditioned to this climate that I eagerly await the rainy season and the winter here in Chennai which lasts for a week or too to the maximum.I just enjoy the cold weather to the max and in fact it is the heat,seat and dust that makes me sick.

My diet doesn't change . When I find I was too cold outside I take an aspirin with my dinner. I feel it helps fight a coming cold.

I used to go outdoors anyway and walk. Now that I'm older and with arthritis, not so much. When I lived hear the Mall, I used to drive to the Mall and walk around. When I had no work, I would walk no matter what the weather to collect bottles and cans to get 5 cents each so I would have some money. Most people here, have their kids stay after school and engage in sports to stay fit. Many people join health clubs or adult swim clubs to stay in shape. Right now, I watch fit tv and exercise with the people on tv. I like soups, hot chocolate, broth, etc. This is a challenge because of the salt in all that stuff. Baking anything is good, helps make me feel warm. If you have a bike, you can make it stationary, then ride it while watching a travel channel or a travel video on the internet.

Hi Sree, yeah friend, here its winter season going on in our place,i mean in Kerala. Here its too cold at the evenings and early mornings. Yeah friend, am really affected by the weather and now am recovering from a fever. I missed some classes and i was absolutely on bed for last few days. I think, you are not at Kerala now. Where are you staying now friend?

hello sreekala... yeah i agree with you that bad weather sometimes makes us sick...having cold weather is just fine with me, but what i don't like is the inconsistent weather like what we are having sometimes. sometimes, its very cold in the morning then it will be too hot in the early afternoon and then raining on late afternoon or the other way round! huh! that's the kind of weather that i really hate and really makes us sick! but with all these condition the only things that i do to take care of our health is to strengthen our immune system by eating the right foods, like lots of fruits & veggies that are rich in vitamin c to be particular and we also take some vitamins... and also we protect ourselves from being exposed to rain, cold and too much heat from the sun... and with your question on what kind of food we prefer to eat on cold weathers...well of of course i prefer soupy dishes to keep us warm...

We have been having bad weather here to. Lots of snow has been falling. Sometimes the kids don't have school because of the bad weather here. It gets very cold out at times. I try to keep my daughter dressed very warm before she goes out to school so she don't get cold. People have been getting sick and getting the flu due to this weather. I try to make a lot of soups because of the bad weather. Hot tea and hot coco to stay warm. I like to make home made chicken noodle soup and vegetable soup.

Yes, I really agree that cold weather and changing temps can make weaken us and make us sick. And is there anything that chills one as much as fog, don't really know, but for me it chills me to the bone! I start taking Vitamin C and making sure my family does too. We also take Cold Eeze when we first start to get a cold since the Zinc in it helps stop the infection from getting a strong hold. It really does work! Shortens the time one has a cold and they are not as bad. And no I don't work for them or know anyone who does. The other thing I do is make sure that we layer our clothes so that we can be comfy with the changes. And I make stews with lots of veggies!

Hi Sreekala Ohh this discussion is one year old, here in my city we have hot and cold weathers too but not that cold as Delhi. When ever there is sudden change of weather i am effected , my wife too, may be it is due to old age lol.. Thanks for sharing Cheers. God bless you, have a nice day ahead. Professor ‘Bhuwan’. .

As for the weather there is nothing like bad weather here which affects the transportation of school children or office goers. Actually I like the cold climate. What I cannnot bear is the scorching heat here. I think people can work however cold it is because there are various types of costumes available to tackle with the cold.But for the heat, it will be extremely difficult for those who work in open spaces under the scorching sun.Maybe I am wrong because I haven't experienced the cold the Delhiites experience.Anyway, I prefer cold to hot climate.

Personally, I feel we all need to stay healthy whole year round, regardless whether the climate is hot or cold. I would take supplements with lots of water and ensure I have adequate rest and sleep even when I am not sick.

I think the cold in your city has increased since you started this discussion. Here the weather if fluctuating and many are falling sick. I wish we had winter vacations in office! I am not too particular about the food I eat because I am all alone at home and cannot be too finicky.

Hi Sreekala, This is 2 months old discussion when it must have been foggy and cold....lol...now it must be heating up, bvecause in my place it is really warm and going out during day times is a misery....I hate summer heat, much prefer the rainy season and the cold winter , when you can have hot soups and hearty meals ....Nowadays I only feel like drinking either water, buttermilk or juice, but dont feel like eating..

Lots of homemade chicken soup, thats my suggestion. Remember that in winter the body do not use too many calories, so you should not eat heavy meals. Plus chicken soup is good for the soul and for cleansing the body, it helps with nasal congestions and also makes you feel cozy and relaxed. Try it when you and the kids get home in the evening, you'll sleep like a baby.

hi sree, how are you,yeah, even here is the climate is too bad.. we should be very warm then we won't face any problem. i keep warm, and my kids too. then the cooling won't come near us..in this climate wear sweater throughout the day. i keep warm like this.. thankyou, have a nice day.