Nowadays, It is most important to boost your immunity to fight against this covid-19 Pandemic. I suggest you wash your hands regularly, use hand sanitizers and avoid traveling. Go out of your home when necessary.
People who are already suffering from diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease are at higher risk of covid infection as immunity decreases with higher age. Therefore boosting immunity is necessary.
Here is the list of things you can do at your home to increase your immunity -
1.Diet
Improving your diet is so important in this pandemic. The food you take plays an important role in your health and immunity. Keep focusing on protein-rich diets.
Regularly consume fruits and vegetables. Includes tomato, bell pepper, broccoli, and green vegetables in your diet. Spinach is a good source to boost your immunity.
You can also eat supplements rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Include ginger, amla, and turmeric in your diet.
Include seeds and nuts in your diet which is a good source of vitamin E and protein.
Fermented food like yogurt is also important food for the older that improves immunity.
2.Sleep
Don't compromise on your sleep. Take a sleep of about 7 to 8 hours will boost your immunity. If your sleep is not complete, you feel tired and lazy and it may be prone to disease sometimes. If you take 8 hours of sleep, you feel fresh and active.
3.Hydration
Always stay hydrated. Drink up to 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Hydration will remove the toxins from the body and keep the body clean. Drink different juices every day, it also helps to build immunity.
4.Excercise
Do some exercises every day. Exercise is also important with a good diet. Do 15 to 20 Minutes of Exercise every day depending on your body's stamina. Try to wake up in the morning and do some exercise. Exercise daily will improve your metabolism.
5.Destress Yourself
In this pandemic, you spend a lot of time in your home. It is necessary to destress yourself.
To relieve stress, you can meditate every day. It is one of the proven methods to relieve stress. Avoid unnecessary traveling.
Foods that boost immunity
Always consult with your doctors before taking any food.
Turmeric and Garlic -
Turmeric contains curcumin which helps to boost your immunity. Garlic has its own antiviral properties which help to improve your immunity.
Vitamin C -
Vitamin c acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps to boost your immunity.
Vitamin D -
Vitamin D also helps to boost your immunity. It helps to increase immunity in respiratory infections.
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The Ministry of Ayush was also given the following self-care guidelines -
- Avoid sugar and replace it with jaggery if needed.
- Inhale steam with mint leaves and caraway seeds.
- Increase the intake of Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, and Garlic.
- Drink herbal tea.
- Drink warm water throughout the day.
- Practice Meditation, Yogasana and Pranayama.
- Apply Ghee, Sesame oil, or coconut oil in both nostrils to keep the nostrils clean.
