While the onset of winter gladdens many hearts and fills people with joie-de-vivre in anticipation of year-end festivities, a major downside of the season is that it presents myriad health challenges — cold, cough, and flu, among others. And, the more compromised is a person’s immune system, the more are the risks of him catching a cold or coming down with chills and fever.

The body’s strength fluctuates as the season changes. A robust immune system will shield you from disease-causing pathogens and lower your risk of experiencing severe illnesses. To adapt to the outside environment and temperature, each season necessitates a different routine and nutrition.

Here are some Ayurvedic picks to help boost your immunity in winter and give your body the stamina it needs to fight against infections.