#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.
STAY
HOME – STAY HEALTHY - STAY SAFE
SAVE
OUR COUNTRY
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