Countering Covid-19: The best way to deal with it

Continuously living in the hormones of stress, fear and anxiety will just invite more diseases. Instead let us start living with more awareness and right knowledge. Refrain from reading and circulating wrong information and causing fear among people.

IMMUNITY BOOSTING FOODS

DRUMSTICKS – Drumstick is one of the super foods which helps in boosting your immunity and acts as a shield for any virus to grow.

Benefits:

• Very high on immunity boosting properties.
• Excellent for diabetes, blood pressure and kidney health.
• An incredible source of essential minerals, calcium, iron and phosphorus which helps to strengthen bones.
• Very high on antibacterial qualities which help in avoiding infections around the throat and chest area.
• Drumsticks are  one of the best foods for building immunity.

COCONUT WATER WITH LEMON – Intake of Coconut water should always be fresh. When you add half a lemon to fresh coconut water, vitamin C shoots up by 10 times. Once everyday, for the next few days, having coconut water with lemon is a must. (Note: Kidney patients should not have coconut water)

GARLIC , ONION & TURMERIC – These three are natural super foods that will help kill the bad bacteria that thrive within us.

SEEDS –  are a great source of healthy fats, vegetarian protein, fiber and antioxidants.

•           SUNFLOWER SEEDS – Rich in Vitamin E, are fat soluble antioxidants that help in fight back of diseases-causing free radicals. Sunflower seeds also contain anti-inflammatory properties.

•           PUMPKIN SEEDS – Just by having 3-4 spoons of pumpkin seeds everyday can provide you with substantial quantities of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc which are vital for immune functions. These mighty seeds are also packed with cell-protective antioxidants, including carotenoids and vitamin E. In addition to reducing inflammation, the antioxidants help fend off premature aging and chronic diseases.

•           FLAX SEEDS – Flax seeds are very high in fiber and provide good amounts of protein. They are rich in fat and one of the best plant-based sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Mix equal quantities of each of these seeds in a box and have 2-3 tsp of mixed seeds as your evening snack

RED CAPSICUM – Vitamin C present in Red Capsicum is 3 times higher than the Vitamin C found in an orange. Ensure to have red capscicum in your salad everyday before meals.

HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR WELLNESS

• AVOID STRESS – Stress & fear weakens our immune system. Hence, we should consciously avoid taking any stress as it will directly impact our immune system.
• DO PRANAYAM – Being active by practicing yoga or brisk walking will always help. In particular, pranayam works best in strengthening our respiratory system.
• TAKE PROPER REST – Good quality sleep every night recharges our immune system.
• PRACTICE GRATITUDE & LOVE – Just as sanitizers and masks work as shields on the outside, your healthy thoughts & immunity are your inner shields. Every moment thank God for being safe, strong andhealthy. Just like we can spread a disease, we can also spread love and gratitude.
• MAINTAIN HYGIENE – Wash your hands at regular intervals – Make this a habit, in every 3-4 hours wash your hands for 10-20 seconds thoroughly.

WHAT TO PRACTICE

Yoga/ Pranayaam

It has been proven scientifically that everyday yoga can prove to be beneficial in numerous ways such as relaxing the nervous system.

• Eases the tensions in the body.
• Increases concentration and balances the hormones in the body.
• Pranayam helps in channelisation of energy to each and every cell in the human body.
• Yoga helps in calming your mind, body and soul.

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is not a diet, but rather an eating pattern. It is an eating cycle between periods of fasting and feasting. The 16/8 method involves fasting every day for 14–16 hours and restricting your daily eating window to 8–10 hours.

• It helps to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
• It induces various cellular repair processes.
• Helps to lose weight and belly fat.
• Helps to reduce insulin resistance and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Meditation

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

• Meditation reduces inflammation and enhances our immune functions.
• It also helps us focus our attention and feel less controlled by thoughts or feelings that seem challenging.
• Start small – with just a few minutes every day – and consider relevant apps that can help you with a proper guided meditation, initially.

Undisturbed Sleep

Good sleep is important. Striving to have a peaceful night, and getting quality sleep and rest is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. Try to minimise exposure to any gadgets an hour before you are about to sleep. This will help to ensure deep sleep.

• Helps in hormonal balance.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Decreases lifestyle disease risk in both adults and children.
• It boosts your immunity.