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Boost Your Immunity With Ayurveda | Life Within

Immunity is responsible for the tolerance of the body and mind from pathogens and other environmental threats and Ayurve...

Boost Your Immunity With Ayurveda

Immunity is responsible for the tolerance of the body and mind from pathogens and other environmental threats and Ayurveda focuses on health maintenance by naturally bringing the elevated doshas to a balanced state. It blends our modern lifestyle with ancient wisdom of using natural medicines and herbs to help us lead a healthy and disease-free life.

Do take a look at some of the ways you can boost your immunity with Ayurveda:

1. Start Your Day With Herbs To Strengthen And Cleanse Your Respiratory Tract
Drink Tulsi, Ginger and Pippali (Fruit of Long Pepper) tea with Honey in the morning.
Tulsi is a natural immunity booster that has Immense Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antifungal properties and is also rich in vitamin C and zinc.
Ginger stimulates metabolism and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Pippali also has rejuvenating and digestive properties, it helps in reducing fever and fighting infection.

2. Include Turmeric And Black Pepper In Your Daily Meals
You can also drink turmeric and almond milk at night for sound sleep.
Turmeric reduces inflammation, improves the functioning of lungs and fights against virus replications.
Black Pepper works as an excellent antibiotic, enriched with vitamin C and provides relief from discomfort.

3. Drink Plenty Of Water, Preferably Warm
Don't drink ice water.
Staying well hydrated prevents toxins from building up and acts as a barrier for all microbes.
Oxygen and nutrients are distributed throughout the body and waste is flushed out of the body, hence it helps in overall immunity of your body

4. Have Giloy In Any Form (Juice / Kadha / Capsule / Powder)
Giloy has many medicinal properties - it is the powerhouse of Antioxidants, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Purifies Blood, Combats Liver and Urinary Tract Infections, Calms you down, effective in treating Diabetes, Reduces Constipation, Boosts Memory, it basically keeps diseases at bay. But remember to consume in the right amount as the herb generates heat in the body.

5. Avoid The Intake Of Red Meat
Minimize usage of processed or red meat like Sausage, Ham, Nuggets, Bacon etc. as it causes inflammation which ultimately contributes to tumour growth. It contains high amounts of saturated fat which increases the risk of Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Aattacks.

6. Drink Amla Juice Daily
You can have 15 ml of amla juice or one amla in an empty stomach daily. It is a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, helps in reducing bad cholesterol, improves digestion, detoxifies your system, prevents cough/cold and also reduces acne and dandruff.

7. Intake of Neem Leaves.
You can have 5 grams of Neam Leaves on an empty stomach and then do not Drink / Eat anything for about 1 hour, for 15 days.
Neem has Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Viral, antibacterial and Antifungal properties, it detoxifies blood and also controls blood sugar level.

8. Chavanprash Is A Powerful Immune Booster
It helps in production of Haemoglobin and white Blood Cells, Detoxifies and Cleanses the Blood, Liver and Lungs and it also promotes Healthy Muscle Mass and Tones the Body.

9. Limit The Use Of Alcohol And Quit Smoking
Alcohol impairs the function of immune cells, lowers the number of white blood cells and disrupts the ciliary function in the upper airways.
Smoking exposes the body to tar and nicotine and thus weakens the immunity.

10. Limit Sugar In Any Form

Spikes in sugar intake curbs the immune system cells that attack bacteria and reduce the body’s ability to ward off disease. High levels of sugar can lower the white blood cells function.

Lastly, it is very important to maintain proper hygiene and sanitization, follow a healthy diet (full of fruits and vegetables) and exercise/meditate daily to be healthy, fit and active. In case you feel uncomfortable or illness Consult with the Doctor immediately.

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Sakshi Bisht | Life Within