‘Immunity’ is the body’s ability to prevent the invasion of foreign disease-causing substances, such as bacteria and viruses. As we all know, the number of cases every day are rising exponentially, it becomes essential for us to take precautionary measures & fight this crisis together. A strong immune system is our first line of defence against these disease-causing pathogens. One of the major ways to boost our immune system naturally is through ‘Ayurveda’.
According to Ayurveda, the factors that produce a negative effect on our Immunity are-
- Imbalanced Diet
- Dehydration
- Irregular sleep
- High Stress
- Obesity
- Chronic medications
- Excessive alcohol intake
Whereas below are the factors that help us strengthen our immunity-
- Based on one’s doshas, a diet with all six tastes & qualities balanced
- Regular Yoga practice
- Including a variety of spices in the daily dietary routine
- Regular detox plans like fasting or a proper panchakarma cleanse, once a year
- Consumption of Rasayana herbs like ashwagandha and amla
‘How to Boost your Immunity?’, a question that is popping quite consistently on everyone’s minds. Let’s not think too much about this & take the conventional path towards a stronger immune response. Here are the top 5 ways to Boost your Immune system, according to Ayurveda –
1) Begin your day with Tulsi, Pippali (long pepper fruit) and ginger tea to strengthen & cleanse the upper respiratory tract.
2) Garlic Juice & Water
Take 1/4 tsp garlic juice & 2 tsp water, lie down, and insert 1/2 tsp of this mixture into each nostril twice a day. It burns, but cuts through congestion, while the garlic kills off any bacterial infections.
3) Garnish turmeric & black pepper in the meals daily, to reduce the ‘ama’ toxins. Turmeric can also be consumed with almond milk or oats in the morning breakfast.
4) Pomegranate peel decoction
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5) Ensure an everyday intake of 15ml Amla juice on an empty stomach, it is loaded with the benefits of Vitamin C, beta-carotene and is a rich source of antioxidants. Optionally, take Chyavanprash to strengthen the immunity consistently.
Ultimately, boosting the immune system is not a one-day task, it is a journey. If you religiously follow a balanced diet, incorporate these home remedies & stay disciplined towards your efforts, your defence game will be stronger, as our Co-founder & Global Healer Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram says, you can be your healer in emergent times.
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Author of the Blog: Dr. Rajeshri Mehta
Expert Review By: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd