IMMUNITY BOOSTING MEASURES DURING COVID 19.
Appeal for gerneral public
Immunity boosting measures and self care during COVID 19 pandemic
Drink warm water throughout the day particluraly after major meals.
Daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and meditation for at least 30
minutes
Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya (Coriander) and
Lahsun (Garlic) are recommended in cooking.
Take Chyavanprash 10gm (1tsf) in the morning.
Diabetics should take sugar
free Chyavanprash.
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.
Golden Milk- Half tea spoon Haldi (turmeric) powder in 150 ml hot milk -
once or twice a day.
For dryness or stuffy nose
Apply sesame oil / coconut oil or Ghee in both the
nostrils in morning and evening.
For dry cough
Steam inhalation with fresh Pudina (Mint) leaves or Ajwain (Caraway seeds)
can be practiced once in a day.
Lavang (Clove) powder mixed with natural sugar / honey can be taken 2-3
times a day in case of cough or throat irritation.
For sore throat
Saline water or iodine based oral solution gargles
Diet recomended
Do not diet
Take balanced diet
Non spicy non fried
Fruits like keewi, oranges, apple in day time
Hot milk at bed time
Good sleep will also enhance immunity
Be stress free (dont follow too much of news on corona as it will increase anxiety which will affect immunity )
He happy and stay at home and safe
Tab vit c 500mg twice daily if not contraindicated
Any multivitamin and antioxidant if not contraindicated
Dr Anshul Mahajan
Consultant psychiatrist