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                    regulation  of  body  temperature,           hence  it  is  vital  to  drink  plenty  of
                    formation of saliva and mucus and so         water (warm if possible).
                    on  is  totally  dependent  on  proper
                    water consumption. Meditation helps          The       Ministry     of     AYUSH,
                    to   balance  both  mind  and  body  by
                                                                 Government       of    India    recently
                    rescuing us from frustration caused by
                    day-to-day  exertion.  Obesity  and          released guidelines to boost immunity
                                                                 and  small  procedures  for  prevention
                    irregular  sleep  can  cause  many  non      of  COVID-  19.  The  measures
                    communicable  diseases  like  cancer,
                                                                 includes  drinking  of  warm  water
                    stroke,  chronic  lung  diseases  and
                                                                 throughout  the  day,  daily  practice  of
                    simultaneously  decrease  our  body’s
                    immunity.                                    Yogasana, Pranayama and meditation
                                                                 for  at  least  30  minutes,  spices  like
                                                                 Haldi(Turmeric),  Jeera  (Cumin)  and
                    Ayurveda      can    help     augment        Lahsun  (Garlic) are recommended in
                    immunity. The day should be started          cooking, Chyavanprash 10 gm(1 tbsp)
                    by  Tulsi-Ginger  tea  to  cleanse  the      in  morning  and  diabetes  could  take
                    upper  respiratory  tract.  Intake  of  a    sugar  free  Chyawanprash,  to  drink
                    well  balanced  diet  (with  all  six  tastes   Decoction (Kadha) made from Tulsi,
                    and proper quality). We need to eat a        Shunthi(dry       ginger),    Munakka
                    variety  of  spices  in  our  daily  routine   (Raisins),  Kalimirch  (Black  pepper)
                    which  include  Tulsi  (basil),  Dalchini    and Guna (Jaggery) can be added for
                    (Cinnamon), Long (cloves) and Haldi          flavour, drink Golden milk– haldi and
                    (Turmeric).  Regular  detox  plans  like     milk(hot)  once  or  twice  a day.  Some
                    fasting  or   Panchakarma  (five  step       simple procedures also include  Nasal
                    Ayurveda  treatment  that  includes          Application  –  application  of  sesame
                    herbal  oil  massage,  steam  bath,          oil/coconut oil/ghee in both nostrils,
                    cleansing enemas, healing khichdi and        it is also called as Partimarsh Nasya),
                    other  purifying  methods)  should  be       in  morning  and  evening.   Oil  pulling
                    done  once  a  year.  Consumption  of        therapy  is  recommended  to  make
                    essential herbs like Ashwagandha and         throat  infection  free.  It  includes
                    Amla  once  in  a  week.  Turmeric  and      swishing  of  1  tablespoon  sesame  oil
                    black pepper should be used in daily         or  coconut  oil  for  2  to  3  minutes
                    meals to  boost immunity and reduce          followed by warm water rinse. People
                    toxins  (amas).  Chyavanprash  should        should  be  aware  of  these  guidelines
                    be  eaten  daily  to  supply  extra          and  instructions  should  be  followed
                    antioxidants  and  strengthen  the           thoroughly.
                    immunity.  It  is  very  essential  to
                    remain  hydrated  throughout  the  day
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