COUGHS, colds, sniffs and sneezes abound during spring.
But how does one differentiate between colds, flu, sinusitis and rhinitis and what preventative measures can one take to best cope?
Dr Tamlyn Govender, an Ayurvedic specialist who is registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa, said some of the health issues common during spring include seasonal allergies, colds, flu, asthma, cough, indigestion, diarrhoea, fever and lethargy.
“All the cold that has accumulated within the body during winter melts and moves to weakened areas of the body. During spring there is a natural aggravation of Kapha dosha – the combination