As there has been increasing alarm over the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Dr. Deepa Apté has been asked to share ways in protecting and strengthening the immune system. Please note what is shared within this article is from an Ayurvedic point of view to help prevent any viral illnesses and to help strength immune system.
Below are several approaches but it is not necessary that you follow all to help benefit the support of the immune system. It is suggest to introduce whatever suits you and your lifestyle best. Follow these along with suggestions given by your health practitioners and health authorities.
Drink 200ml of hot or warm water on empty stomach first thing in the morning.
It is suggested to consume Ginger and Lemon Zest™ 3 times a day after meals to help strengthen the Angi “fire” and helps remove Ama from the body. You can buy Ginger and Lemon Zest™ here. Alternatively you can consume Ginger Honey Chutney in hot water 2-3 times a day. A recipe can be found here.
Pure Tulsi Tea™ is beneficial on a daily basis for strengthening the respiratory system and protect the lungs against illness. You can learn more about Tulsi Tea here.
1 teaspoon of Chyawanprash in a mug of hot water between 11am and 4pm specifically for its immune boosting effect. Click Here to buy.
2 capsules of Tulsi 2 times a day. Tulsi is known as one of the best immune boosting herbs for the respiratory system and combatting issues like flues, fevers including any viral infection effecting the respiratory system. Click Here
1 capsule 3 times a day of Neem. This helps to strengthen the liver and very good anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
1 capsule of Tumeric 3 times a day for its good blood cleansing, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Click Here to buy.
2 capsules of Triphala in evening around 9pm. This is to help remove toxins through stools. Note that it is essential to make sure that there is no constipation as it can make an illness worse. Click Here to buy.
All of these items can be found in one Ayurvedic Immune Support Kit…Click Here for more information.
Dietary suggestions are as follows:
- Drink minimally 1 litre of warm water every day.
- Eat soups as often as possible. Warm foods will help to remove illness and improve circulation.
- Cold dairy and dairy products should be avoided. Ex. Excess yoghurt, cold milk, cheese, cream.
- Also avoid cold meats, fish, or cold eggs.
- Consume Aloe Vera Juice as often as possible. The bitter tastes helps to scrape away excess toxins.
- Mix Tulsi & Turmeric ¼ teaspoon each in one litre of water and bring to boil so it turns into a decoction. Drink this over the course of the day as a herbal tea.
- Gargle with warm / hot water a mix of one capsule of Triphala powder and water. Gargle every morning with this warm / hot Triphala water before brushing your teeth. This helps with oral and dental hygiene and also in turn helps with strengthening nasal and respiratory passages.
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