5-Minute Morning Ritual to Beat Monsoon Sickness

Monsoon got you down? Here's a 5-minute ritual to build immunity from within — no fancy ingredients, just what's already in your kitchen.

Monsoon humidity slows digestion and weakens immunity, making you more prone to colds, coughs and stomach infections. Most of this starts in the gut.

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Start with 1 tsp of A2 Bilona Ghee. Made the traditional way, it coats and soothes the gut lining and supports better nutrient absorption.

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Add 1 tsp of Raw Forest Honey. It's rich in natural antioxidants and has been used for centuries to support respiratory and immune health.

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Stir both into a glass of warm water. The warmth helps your body absorb the nutrients faster and kick-starts digestion for the day.

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Stir both into a glass of warm water. The warmth helps your body absorb the nutrients faster and kick-starts digestion for the day.

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Stir both into a glass of warm water. The warmth helps your body absorb the nutrients faster and kick-starts digestion for the day.

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