#COVID-19

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available?

The above introductory article by World Health Organisation (WHO)

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However, as mentioned the above, this Covid, can cause serious illness in people who with medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease and cancer. Do not be afraid of this, if we have plenty of nutrients in the food what we eat, all of the above diseases will be overcome. The food we eat is a crucial factor in determining our overall health and immunity.

In particular, the food we eat must be eaten in a certain way. Eat a low carb diet, which can help control your blood sugar and stress, as well as help control diabetes and focusing on a high protein diet. Vegetables and fruits that are high in beta carotene, ascorbic acid and other important vitamins such as vitamin D3 & vitamin C should be taken regularly.

Some foods like mushrooms, tomatoes, bellpeppers and some green vegetables like broccoli and spinach should be taken in regular daily diet. This greatly helps to increase the body’s resilience from infections.

There is no doubt that there are several herbs in our kitchen that help boost immunity. Generally, we are using the ginger, turmeric, garlic, curry leaves, basil leaves and cumin every day in our Indian dishes, all of which help boost immunity. Flax, pumpkin, watermelon and sunflower seeds provide excellent protein and plenty of vitamins E. Yogurt also an important ingredient in our diet because it serves as an excellent resource for revitalising the composition of bacteria and is important for body nutrition.

In addition to the above nutrients, vitamins are also a part of your immune system. Part of this is to make sure you have vitamin C and D in your daily diet.

Please Consult Your Doctor, about Supplements for right amount of nutrients from your diet.

Apart from maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking supplements, The Indian health ministry is also suggesting few organic and natural ways to practice as preventive measures to fight COVID-19. The Ministry of AYUSH has recommended the following self-care guidelines as preventive measures and to boost immunity with special reference to respiratory health.

Ø Drink warm water throughout the day.
Ø Practice Meditation, Yogasana, and Pranayam.
Ø Increase the intake of Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander and garlic.
Ø Drink herbal tea or decoction of Holy basil, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Dry Ginger and Raisin.
Ø Avoid sugar and replace it with jaggery if needed.
Ø Apply Ghee (clarified butter), Sesame oil, or Coconut oil in both the nostrils to keep the nostrils clean.
Ø Inhale steam with Mint leaves and Caraway seeds.

While the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic is fought by our health care workers, we can do our bit by limiting our exposure to the virus by staying indoors, social distancing, eating healthy, hydrating and following basic hygiene protocol.

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