How to boost immunity to prevent from COVID-19

Tips to Boost Immunity Naturally

Covid – 19 or Corona virus was declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization and while the countries are grappling with imminent dangers that this virus poses to humanity, there are few key measures that individuals can take to fight this pandemic.

Why it is important to maintain hygiene standards ?

Maintaining personal hygiene is necessary for many reasons; personal, social, health, psychological or simply as a way of life. Keeping a good standard of hygiene helps to prevent the development and spread of infections, illnesses and bad odours.

Most people are very conscious of personal hygiene because:We're taught of the importance of hygiene from an early age

We may have been "picked-on" at school for a one-off or a persistent hygiene problem. This may even have been an issue mistakenly related to hygiene by others - such as head lice

It is considered a way of making ourselves more attractive to the opposite sex

It is off-putting to our friends and colleagues if we smell unpleasant etc.

We're aware of health problems that can develop as a result of poor personal hygiene

Body Image

Body image influences self-esteem, confidence and motivation. Those who already have low self esteem and especially those with depression often neglect personal hygiene which perpetuates the problem of poor body image.

Many forms of modern media including magazines, fashion, TV, film and the internet present a certain body image as being "acceptable" or "expected". Young children and teenagers are especially influenced by this; physical appearance being the ultimate factor by which to judge and be judged.

To youngsters, teenagers and those who care for them, there are 3 things to remember:The first thing to accept is that you will probably never look like those perfect specimens in the media - but you can, and WILL look good to most people if you follow basic personal hygiene principles

Secondly, your actions and the way you behave are more important to most people than the way you look

Thirdly, good hygiene practices will help to keep you healthy, give you confidence and be pleasant for those around you

Social Reasons

Most people hate to be talked about, especially in a negative manner. By ensuring that our body is clean and well presented, we are more assured of projecting a positive body image that reflects our personalities.

Children should be taught the importance of hygiene and how to achieve good hygiene very early to keep themselves and others healthy and to reduce the risk of being bullied at school.

Health Reasons

Poor hygiene can lead to poor health. If you have cut yourself, the wound should be cleaned and dressed suitably, this can help reduced the risk of infection and pain.

Conditions such as head lice, athlete’s foot etc. should be treated immediately to prevent further infections and spread to others.

Hand washing cannot be emphasised enough as this simple action can prevent a plethora of illnesses and disorders developing. Many people ‘forget’ to wash their hands after using the toilet or before handling foods; this can cause a great deal of illness and even death.

By being well presented, clean and tidy, people can feel more confident, especially in social situations. Our chances of succeeding either in work or social settings, or even with the opposite sex can be altered by maintenance of good hygiene.

Washing your hands frequently, especially if you have traveled by public transport. Use an alcohol sanitizer, in case you are travelling to disinfect your hands, wearing a mask (cover your nose and mouth) and avoiding touching your hand or mouth.

List of measures to improve immunity

Never compromise with your sleep:

You must sleep for 7-8 hours. A good sleep really helps you to increase your immunity. The less you sleep you feel more tired which is not good for your health.

Avoid Unnecessary Travelling:

Avoid all kind of unnecessary travelling because most of the Covid 19 cases increase because of the people who are roaming here and there but not seating at one place which is their own house. Avoid being exposed to the public transport system.

Have a cup of yellow milk:

Yellow milk = Milk + Turmeric (Haldi). This is because turmeric has a rich source of vitamins which helps you to get rid of much health issue like: Thyroid, Heart disease, liver illness and many more.

Stay Hydrated:

Drink up to 8-10 glasses of water every day, to stay hydrated. Hydration will help flush out the toxins from the body and lower the chances of flu.

Have a proper diet:

The food you eat plays a key aspect. Regularly consume vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins. Some natural immunity supplements include ginger, gooseberries (amla) and turmeric. Some of these super foods are common ingredients in Indian dishes and snacks.

Don’t Skip Exercise:

Do it at least 30-40 minutes daily depending on your stamina. Because a good diet should be followed by a good exercise routine. The more you sweat the more you get rid of diseases.

As we all know the world is suffering from a big dilemma and everyone want to save his life by any ways. So these are some precaution that you can take by living at one place.

By : Divya Kashyap