How to Fight COVID 19 or CORONA VIRUS

BOOSTING YOUR body defences 

                                                                                                                                                  SCBA

COVID 19 or Corona Virus is global pandemic grappling countries with danger. It is very important to mention that Washing Hands, Using Sanitizer, Wearing Mask and Avoiding touching your hand or mouth is very important, but there are few methods to improve your immunity which help us to fight with this deadly virus.

Here are 9 Different Ways to Fight against this deadly virus by boosting your immunity system :

1. Stay Hydrated

Hydration doesn’t protects us from germs or virus, but preventing dehydration is important to overall health. Water is recommended because it is free from additives, sugar and calories. Drink 8 - 10 glass of water every day, to stay hydrated. Older adults need to drink regularly even if they do not feel thirsty. Hydration will help in flushing out toxins from our body and lower the chances of flu. While tea and coffee are also hydrating, but it is best to limit intake as it has high sugar contents.

2. Manage Stress Level

In these hard times, when we cannot go out and work is affected a lot, there is chance of growing anxiety which is affecting millions of people across the globe. Long term stress promotes inflammation, as well as imbalances in immune cell function, in particular children prolonged stress can suppress the immune response. There are 3 ways to relieve our stress 

• Meditation: It is tried and tested activity to calm the nerves.
• Avoid Smoking, alcohol and other addictive substances: these habits weakened our body defenses and respiratory illness and tend to increase the anxiety level, so practice moderation, as sudden withdrawal can also prove to be risky
• Travelling : Avoid non-essential travels.

3. Exercise daily

During these Lockdown period people are there in home, enjoying there healthy meals, but a good diet should be followed by exercise routine. Remember even the light exercise will go a long way in releasing the toxins from your body. Prolonged intense exercise can suppress immune system; moderate exercise can give it a boost. Depending on one stamina exercise should be carried out. There are several apps and on you tube channels exercise which can be done at home.

4. Eat Healthy plant food 

Plant Food means food likes Fruits, Vegetables, nuts seeds and legumes which are not only rich in nutrients but also have antioxidants which give upper hand against pathogens.

The Fiber in plant food feed our microbime. Fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrients like Vitamin C, which reduce duration of common cold. The antioxidants in these food decreases inflammation by combatting unstable compounds like free radicals

5. Eat Fermented Food 

Fermented food includes yogurt, natto, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut. Fermented food is rich in beneficial bacteria call probiotics, which populate your digestive tract. If you don't eat fermented foods, probiotic supplements are another option.

6. Eat Healthy Fats 

Healthy fats like those found in olive oil and salmon, boost body immune response to pathogens. It decreases risk of chronic diseases like heart attack and diabetes, plus have property to fight off harmful disease causing bacteria and viruses. Omega 3 such as those in salmon and chia seeds, fight inflammation as well.

7. Limit Sugar

Added sugars contribute significantly to obesity, diabetes and heart disease, all of which can suppress your immune system. Lowering sugar decrease inflammation and reduces risk of these conditions.

8. Take Supplement wisely

All above mentioned tip will definitely help, but need for the hour is quick boost in our immunity system. Here are common supplements and super food which can help.

• Vitamin C: It helps in prevention from common cold and acts as a powerful antioxidant which protects against damage induced by oxidative stress. High dose intravenous vitamin C treatment can improve patients from Sepsis and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
• Vitamin D: It helps in respiratory tract infections and should be consulted with doctor before taking it
• Zinc: It is component to white blood corpuscles which fight infections. It is advisable to take zinc as supplement especially for older people.
• Elderberry: It has antibacterial and antiviral qualities which help fight cold and influenza. Elderberries are full of nutrients including minerals like phosphorus, potassium, iron, copper and vitamins, such as vitamin A, B, and C, proteins and dietary fiber. 
• Turmeric & Garlic: The bright yellow spice, Turmeric, contains compound called cur cumin, which boosts the immune function. Garlic has powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties which enhances body immunity.

9. Sleep Well 

Sleep and immunity are closely tied. In fact poor sleep is susceptibility to sickness. Getting adequate sleep strengthen your natural immunity. 

While to battle is still on against the Covid 19 pandemic and these suggestions cannot prevent covid 19 but they may reinforce our body's defenses against these harmful virus.