The monsoon season is in full swing now, you become more susceptible to many different diseases during this season. But you can substantially reduce your risk of contracting these diseases by being proactive.

Below is a list of immunity-boosting drinks to protect your body from illnesses and infections.

1. Ginger Tea
One of the healthiest spices to consume during the monsoons is ginger. This root spice possesses bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is one of the finest natural cures for an upset stomach. Making ginger tea is as simple as putting three cups of water in a pan and adding freshly chopped ginger to it. Once the water is boiling add tea leaves and honey. A dash of lemon juice with its immunity-boosting properties and vitamin C can be added to this mixture. Ginger tea is a calming monsoon brew and can be made in a matter of minutes.

2. Cinnamon with apple cider vinegar
This drink enhances your immune system so as to ensure its capability to fight infections. To prepare this concoction, you will need apple cider vinegar, which contains bacteria that maintain the health of your gut. To make this drink, add cinnamon powder to a glass of lukewarm water mixed with apple cider vinegar. Stir it thoroughly and enjoy!

3. Honey and Garlic
Although eating raw garlic with honey might seem unpleasant, it actually is known to dramatically strengthen your immunity. A mixture of honey and garlic has healing properties that function both in the winter and during the rainy season. Regularly drinking this mixture may help to successfully avoid diseases. To make this, simply peel several garlic cloves, crush them with a flat-edged knife, and put the crushed garlic in a glass jar. To allow the two ingredients to combine, cover them with honey and set the jar aside for a few days. For consumption during the monsoon season,
refrigerate the container.

4. Kashaya
Colds and coughs tend to be quite prevalent during the monsoon season! Try kashaya to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses. Drinking Kashayam or kashaya will definitely strengthen your immune system. It is quick and simple to prepare while also boosting immunity and preventing colds, coughs, and throat infections.

To prepare Kashaya, dry roast one tablespoon each of black peppercorn seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, and fennel seeds and grind them to get a fine powder. Add a tablespoon of this mixture to one glass of boiling water and drink it once you strain it. If required add a tablespoon of jaggery too.

5. Warm-water
We saved the easiest and the best for the last. It is advisable to drink boiled water during rainstorms, as your mother has always recommended. This is due to the fact that it not only eliminates bacteria and microorganisms and raises immune levels, but it also maintains a healthy digestive system.
To stay healthy throughout the monsoon season, make sure you incorporate these simple drinks into your regular routine!