How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight COVID-19

01 Nov How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Fight COVID-19

With every passing day, Covid-19 is taking over our lives just like a python scenting over its prey. Ample studies are stating how important it is to maintain your hygiene standards and social distancing to keep the virus away.

Indeed! these external parameters are enlightening us about how to lessen exposure to the virus physically but not focusing much on how to strengthen our body immunity so that either we won’t get exposed in the first place or even if do then our immune system can fight it back successfully.

Our immunity is a result of the compound bodily systems, which is intended to shield our body from illness. Due to the attack of Corona Virus, it has now become a very crucial task for all of us to build our immune system stronger than ever.

Recently, while addressing the nation Our Honorable PM Narendra Modi Ji spoken about the advisory issued by the Ministry of AYUSH on “enhancing the natural defense system(immunity) of our body”.

“We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID-19 as of now, it will be good to take preventive measures which boost our immunity in these times”.

The Ministry of AYUSH

Up to now, we all got a fair idea about the importance of strengthening our immune system.

But doubt lingers around about How we should boost our immunity? Answer to this can be traced way back to the roots of our Ancient herbal science. Our Ayurvedic herbs are proven to be the best medicine for building a strong immunity system for our body.

There are so many herbs out there. We all can get confused with a pool of information spread out about herbs. Therefore, HCP has come up with a list of herbs that are useful in strengthening your immune system.

5 essential herbs that can be used to boost your immunity naturally

1. Tulsi

• This herb is an incomparable antibiotic, germ-destroying, and an antiseptic soldier that efficaciously shields our body from all types of infections, fever, cough, cold, and, mollifies the sore throat.
• It is rich with antioxidant properties, which makes it a strong anti-microbial agent responsible for remedying respiratory infections.
• The extracts of Tulsi leaves upsurge the growth of T helper cells to kill the targeted infected cells which help in boosting the immunity system.

2. Ashwagandha

• According to research, it intensifies the growth of Antibodies and Nitric Oxide in our body. Antibodies are protein-like compounds that fight viruses and bacteria and flush out all the toxins from our body.
• On the other hand, whenever the body exposed to an infection it initiates the production of Nitrix oxide which is accountable for boosting the immunity system. The intake of Ashwagandha increases this production process.
• Additionally, it reduces the inflammation which gives power to the immune system to maintain the efficiency of natural killer cells.

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3. Amla

• It is an exceptional source of Vitamin C; it aids in boosting immunity and metabolism which in return prevents our body from the attack of viral and bacterial infection.
• Its antioxidant property keeps the body protected from cough, cold, and fever.
• The presence of chromium decreases high cholesterol and simultaneously, diminishes the risk of diabetes. Cardiac arrest has caused so many deaths in the world due to difficulties instigated by a coronavirus. Thus, the need for adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle is a must for every household.

4. Ginger

• The Ministry of Ayush has said that daily ginger use can keep you away from numerous diseases and help in strengthening your immunity.
• It ignites the digestive system, boosts blood circulation by cleansing your blood, and clears out your respiratory tract which ultimately shields your body from viral and bacterial infection.
• It can be taken either in liquid form or in powder form. The fresh ginger extracts provide similar benefits.

5. Turmeric

• The key life-sustaining ingredient of turmeric is Curcumin, which is a phyto-derivative consist of healing properties.
• The Inflammation contracts the respiratory tracts and makes it hard to breathe. This is a result of a weak immune system which allows inflammation to harm your lung tissues.
• The presence of Curcumin obstructs inflammation and removes congestion from the upper respiratory tract to enhance breathing. Thereby, aids in strengthening of our immune system so as not to succumb before inflammation.

These recommendations will certainly help you in building a strong immune system. HCP believes in a healthy and self-reliant life.

We hope that we can help you in developing a quality and healthy life and be your best companion in this journey.