Ayurveda - Boon for us against Covid-19
Ayurveda is one of the ancient methods of medication which is being practiced for ages in India. During this ongoing Covid crisis, we are suffering from various medication and other facilities. At this time when we have a shortage of medicines and even hospitals and doctors, Ayurveda can play a crucial role in medication. But now day people have shifted towards the allopathic method of treatment as it is fast and gives relief within a short period of time. Ayurvedic and homoeopathic method of treatment is slow to follow and cure the disease but it is cures effectively.
Dr. Sunita Choudhary
(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery)
As Dr. Sunita Choudhary (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery) who is an Ayurvedic expert and has been practicing for 14 years says that we can heal ourselves through our diet & small changes in lifestyle along with Ayurvedic medicines.
Ayurveda in daily life
Ayurveda not only plays a role in the treatment of diseases but is also a way of living life in a healthy way. Ayurveda focuses on people’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It believes that to stay healthy and happy one need to follow daily routine/ Dinacharya along with the medication process.
Ayurveda during Covid-19
Covid-19 an outbreak that shock the whole world and it is costing the lives of uncountable people. During this situation when people are not allowed to move out of the house as rush and crowd are considered as common factors for the spread of Covid-19. To deal with this situation one needs to have strong immunity, which one cannot gain within one or two days by taking multivitamins. Ayurveda recommends following a healthy daily routine which includes waking up early i.e, 7 am, brush your teeth, scrape your tongue, gargle with saline water, drink warm water with a pinch of turmeric, black pepper and honey. Exercise at least 45 minutes which should include breathing exercise/ Pranayam and Yogasans/ workout.
To keep ourselves healthy we need to keep our Agni/ Digestive fire strong so that our body flushes out toxins/ viruses and stops them from entering our body, to maintain this keep sipping your herbal teas. Constipation is one more hindrance in flushing toxins out of your body so, avoid all junk and processed food.
Ayurvedic supplements/ home remedies to boost immunity
As suggested and recommended by doctors these days we should keep practising home remedies to boost immunity. Some of the basic Ayurvedic supplements which one can take to boost immunity are Chyavanprash for all age groups, Turmeric milk, Herbal tea with ginger, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Tulsi, Giloy & Mulethi decoction. All these supplements are almost easily available in our homes and they can prove to be helpful to boost your health and immunity.
To overcome weakness due to covid eat balanced diet especially rich in protein, iron and antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C & Vitamin D. Eat freshly prepared and warm food. Eat whole grains (Jowar, Chana/Gram, Quinoa flour) green leafy Vegetables, Pulses, Eggs & Paneer. Nuts, mixed seeds & sprouts can be used as snacks for the day. Cow’s ghee is a good source of vitamin D so take 1 to 2 tsp cow ghee empty stomach to start your day and end your day with a pinch of turmeric in warm milk.
Ayurvedic medicines for Covid treatment, their side effects and availability
As per previous results which shows that Ayurvedic medicines are able to cure mild to moderate symptoms of Covid including fever, cold & cough. Some of the basic know medicines for fever treatment is Giloy, Mahasudarshan Ghanvati. Cold & cough can be treated by Sitopladichurna, Tribhovankirtiras, Ayushkadha which is most common these days. The names sound odd while pronouncing but they are quite effective it may take time more than allopathic medicines but cures them effectively.
Ayurvedic medicines should be taken after consulting the doctor or specialist and if taken in the right quantity you will never have any side effects.
These medicines and supplements are easy to get. You can purchase medicines of Himalaya, Dhootpapeshwar, Aimil easily at online stores like amazon. These days Patanjali stores also keep most Ayurvedic medicines. They are easily available at reasonable prices.
Correct time to consult Ayurvedic doctor
Covid symptoms include fever, cough & cold and breathing problems. So when one is feeling such symptoms one should immediately consult the doctor without waiting for the symptoms to flare up and affect the person so that they can be easily treated by medication during mild stage only and prevent the loss of lives.
Ayurveda once again can prove to be one of the best methods of curing disease as it is practised for ages. By following the ethics of Ayurveda and healthy daily routine which we all have lost we can once again gain our immunity and make ourselves healthy against the viruses like Coronavirus and once again we all raise joining hand to make this world free of masks, PPE kits and lockdowns.
“LIVE HAPPY & HEALTHY, FOLLOW AYURVEDIC ROUTINES TO BOOST YOURSELF“
For more information related to Ayurveda visit- https://www.ayush.gov.in/
For Consultation with Dr. Sunita Choudhary contact – 9667814411