If you have to go out frequently due to pollution, detoxify your body according to Ayurveda.

Start your day by drinking warm water mixed with lemon and honey or turmeric. This simple drink flushes out toxins accumulated during the night and also boosts your metabolism. Apply a teaspoon of coconut or sesame oil in your mouth for 10 minutes before brushing your teeth. This will help remove toxins from the mouth, improve gum health and refresh you.

Drinking herbal tea made from tulsi (holy basil), ginger or fennel seeds helps cleanse the digestive system and boost immunity. These herbs are natural detoxifiers and do a great job of balancing the negative effects of air pollution on the body.

Start including foods like bitter gourd, spinach, coriander and Indian gooseberry in your diet. These ingredients cleanse the liver, purify the blood and are rich in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress caused by pollution. Massaging yourself daily with warm sesame oil improves blood circulation and helps flush out toxins from your body.

Try breathing exercises like Kapalbhati (cleansing breath) and Anulom Vilom (nasal breathing) to clear your respiratory system. Just 10 minutes a day can improve your lung function and reduce the effects of harmful air pollution. Add spices like turmeric, cumin and black pepper to your food. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory while cumin supports digestion and black pepper increases nutrient absorption.

Soak in a warm bath filled with Epsom salts and neem leaves to cleanse your skin and remove impurities. This Ayurvedic bath not only helps in detoxification but also gives you that extra feeling of relaxation and freshness.

The holistic approach of Ayurveda addresses the root cause of the problem rather than its symptoms. Its practices are gentle, natural and perfectly integrated into your daily life.