Friday, March 13, 2020

Resources to increase Immunity against Corona Virus
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Ayurveda, Herbs & Supplements, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, Sun Gazing/Healing

Ayurveda:
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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Panicking decreases immunity! Don’t panic, stay calm, and work on improving your immunity with these effective Ayurvedic tips by Dr Chauhan.

Ayurvedic tips for Coronavirus: 
Do not panic: Fear and negativity reduces immunity. Excessive mental stress also affects our digestion and thus causes formation of “ama”, a toxic material that is responsible for causing many diseases.

Maintaining hygiene is the best way to prevent the virus from entering your body. Wash hands often with soap and water, use sanitizers, cover your nose while sneezing, and avoid visiting busy and crowded places. Performing agnihotra/ yagya or burning havan samagri (a mixture of herbs) keeps your home and environment free from germs.

Boost your immunity: We all know that strong immunity is necessary to fight any kind of foreign body or disease. Coronavirus primarily affects the lungs and the respiratory system. Eating a tablespoonful of Chywanprash daily enhances the immunity, specifically that of lungs and respiratory system. Amalaki or Amala (Emblica officinalis), Guduchi/Glioy (Tinaspora cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Tulasi (holy basil) are some of the Ayurvedic herbs that are helpful in building the immunity and preventing the infection.

Citrus fruits like orange, grapefruit, lemon are rich source of vitamin C and are good to consume. Add juice of half lemon to a cup of lukewarm water and drink 2-3 times a day. Drinking warm water and keeping hydrated is very beneficial.

Robust digestion: In Ayurveda, a good digestion or strong digestive fire plays a very important role in fighting diseases. Eat a piece of fresh ginger or drink ginger tea. Mint tea, cinnamon tea and fennel tea are also good. You can also make this recipe: Take one liter water and add to it one teaspoonful of each – fennel, cumin, coriander powder and fresh grated ginger. Boil everything together for a few minutes, filter and fill in a thermos. Keep sipping this water throughout the day.

Another recipe: Take one cup of water and add a piece of crushed fresh ginger, two pieces of black pepper, two pieces of cloves and a pinch of turmeric powder and boil nicely for a few minutes. Filter and drink warm. Honey can be added as sweetener.

Nasya: Putting 2-3 drops of sesame oil in each nostril and sniffing it in will not only lubricate the nasal passage and throat but also strengthen the inner mucus membrane to keep away foreign bodies. Nasya can be done with medicated oils like Anu oil and shadabindu oil. Garling with lukewarm salty water 2-3 times a day.

Clear Bowels: According to Ayurveda evacuation of bowels every morning is a very important part of health. If you feel constipated take two tablets of Triphala or one teaspoonful of Triphala powder with lukewarm water at bedtime.


Once again, please stay calm and practice yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. I wish you all health and happiness. For any other queries, please feel free to contact Jiva (info@jiva.com) or visit our website (www.jiva.com)


Western Functional Medicine, Vitamins & Supplements
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1. Vitamin C and D3
Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system. Daily needs for vitamin C is 300 milligrams daily and up to 1,000–3,000 milligrams daily during times when you may wish to consume more. The best dietary sources of vitamin C are fruits and veggies, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers and berries.
Vitamin D3 is also beneficial for its ability to support a healthy immune system. Vitamin D3 is also integral to the normal, healthy function of immune cells in the body. Dosage recommendations vary from 400 to 800 IU per day to up to 5,000 IU.
2. Red algae
Some research shows that certain compounds isolated from red algae, also known as Griffithsia, could help support a healthy immune system and healthy immune system function.
However, more research is needed to determine conclusive results.
3. Licorice root
Glycyrrhizin, an active compound found in licorice root, may possess powerful health-supporting and healthy immune system-supporting properties. Still, additional studies should be conducted to evaluate licorice root’s benefits.
4. Elderberry syrup
Elderberry syrup has been shown to help support a healthy immune system and healthy immune system function.
5. Healthy immune system–supporting foods and herbs
Dr. Josh Axe also consumes these healthy immune system–supporting foods and herbs, some of which have been traditionally used for thousands of years. This includes foods that are light yellow or white in color, including:
  • Chicken broth
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
Similarly, he recommends that you consume a diet rich in vegetables, vitamin C–rich fruits, manuka honey, herbs, spices, and wild organic meat like poultry and bone broth. An ideal meal for supporting a healthy immune system, for example, is homemade chicken soup (add ginger and garlic to the recipe).
Native to New Zealand, manuka honey is a type of honey that has been highly regarded for its beneficial healthy immune system-supporting properties.
In addition, the herb echinacea may be beneficial.


6. Oregano oil
Oregano oil, too, can be helpful in supporting a healthy immune system and healthy immune system function. Its primary active component, carvacrol, is what is believed to provide these benefits.

Homeopathy:
Aromatherapy:
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Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil and Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil: Powerful antibacterial and antiviral.
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia) Essential Oil and Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil: Bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal properties and a powerfully stimulant action on the immune response.
Ravensara (Ravesara aromatica) Essential Oil: The oil that heals. Very useful with viral infections like whooping cough, sinusitis.
Pine (Pinus silvestris) Essential Oil: Expectorant and a very powerful pulmonary antiseptic.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Essential Oil: The antiseptic and analgesic properties of lavender make it a very useful treatment for colds, coughs, catarrh and influenza.

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Essential Oils for the Respiratory System – Lungs*
The following essential oils are a great help for clearing lungs, throat, and sinuses, as well as keeping bacteria and other bad germs away so that you can stay healthy.
Add 2 – 3 drops of a few of the following oils to a diffuser.


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Essential Oils
The oils listed below each assist the respiratory system. Some are better for children, some are better for adults who can handle a more intense essential oil. Use these oils with
Warning: DO NOT INGEST! These oils are to be taken through INHALATION ONLY! I am quite aware of the multi-level marketing companies out there that tout ingestion as the end all be all for every ailment known to humankind. The casual manner in which such potent oils are being used is a dangerous practice, especially in the hands of sales reps with no aromatherapy training. There is a time and place for ingesting oils. This isn’t it.
  • Thyme, Thymus vulgaris
  • Oregano, Origanum vulgare
  • Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus
  • Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia
  • Sage, Salvia officinalis

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