If you didn't get corona yet , and your family members or your loved one's didn't get corona yet , count your blessings . Now let's improve your immunity . Here are some verified tips which are recommended by Ministry of AYUSH.
Disclaimer : None of these techniques are claimed as the cure for corona ( covid 19 )
1. Drink warm water throughout the day.
2. Practice meditation , pranayama and yogasana's atleast for 30 minutes.
3. Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya (Coriander) and Lahsun (Garlic) are recommended in cooking.
Ayurvedic Immunity Promoting Measures
1. Take Chyavanprash 10gm (1tsf) in the morning. Diabetics should take sugar free Chyavanprash.
2. Drink herbal tea / decoction (Kadha) made from Tulsi (Basil), Dalchini (Cinnamon), Kalimirch (Black pepper), Shunthi (Dry Ginger) and Munakka (Raisin) - once or twice a day. Add jaggery (natural sugar) and / or fresh lemon juice to your taste, if needed.
3. Golden Milk- Half tea spoon Haldi (turmeric) powder in 150 ml hot milk - once or twice a day.
Simple Ayurvedic Procedures
1. Nasal application - Apply sesame oil / coconut oil or Ghee in both the nostrils (Pratimarsh Nasya) in morning and evening.
2. Oil pulling therapy- Take 1 table spoon sesame or coconut oil in mouth. Do not drink, Swish in the mouth for 2 to 3 minutes and spit it off followed by warm water rinse. This can be done once or twice a day.
Note : In the empty stomach , as soon as you get up in the morning , do oil pulling . ( After brushing or before brushing your teeth ) . Even by mistake never drink the oil. It is just a simple concept . When you do oil pulling in an empty stomach, not only in your mouth or teeth , but even from your blood vessels , the dirt , impurities and bacteria's will be cleaned. Spit the oil in a toilet sink . Now when you combine oil and water , it repells , however when you combine oil and oil , it combines or attracts each other. Most of the bacteria and impurities will be oil based.
Again a note : Make sure to rinse your mouth with salt water and brush your teeth after oil pulling.
During dry cough / sore throat
1. Steam inhalation with fresh Pudina (Mint) leaves or Ajwain (Caraway seeds) can be practiced once in a day
2. Lavang (Clove) powder mixed with natural sugar / honey can be taken 2-3 times a day in case of cough or throat irritation.
3. These measures generally treat normal dry cough and sore throat. However, it is best to consult doctors if these symptoms persist.
