Health Risks Associated with Winter Lethargy and Physical Inactivity

Kathmandu. It is natural to feel like staying inside a warm blanket as the cold season begins. However, this laziness and physical inactivity in the name of winter can prove quite costly for health. Although the body becomes sluggish due to cold winds and less sunlight, remaining inactive for a long time risks making the body a home for various diseases. According to Ayurveda, the human body is a means of 'Karmyog,' which means the more active the body remains, the healthier it stays. Reduced physical activity in winter disturbs the balance of 'Vata' and 'Kapha' doshas in the body. This directly...