Everybody is talking about it
Everyone is evidently obsessed and is talking about 'Covid-19:- social distancing, basic hygiene, lockdown!! I too want to talk about it, but with a slightly different perspective. Neither to undermine the gravity of the issue nor come across as less compassionate towards the lives lost to this 'Virus'.
But, I am a bit reluctant to give this virus more due than it deserves. Thanks to the reach and unrestricted use of Social Media and 'Media' per se, none of us are able to control the nervousness and frenzy created due to the #Coronavirus (which by the way has been living with us in this ecosystem for a long time, it's just that this variant: Covid-19 is not much studied).
The fear of the unknown has gripped the world with panic and anxiety. Here is an interesting stat to make us feel slightly better, the death rate due to exposure to Covid-19 is between .1% to 2%
Doctors claim that the cause of the death, its due to our body's own immune system, that seems to go a bit too haywire and starts attacking itself in the presence of the Covid-19 virus in the body, leading to complete collapse of the lungs. This particular reaction of the body's immune system is called "Cytokine Storm", wherein a 'weak immune system' releases uncontrolled antibodies within the body not knowing where to attack the virus and in the bargain, ends up hurting oneself/one's lungs which ultimately causes untimely death.
This needs to be avoided. And it is avoidable.
The keyword here is a "Weak Immune System". All we need to do is strengthen our Immune system is to fortify the immunity, and we are ready to the face this virus-like we face the other seasonal influenzas with the measures prescribed by the government.
Without much ado, in order to fortify one's immune system all we need to do is explore our kitchen with patience - it is all there in the herbs and spice compartment. It is now an established fact that the Covid-19 virus is unable to survive at temperatures of above 60 deg C. All you need to do (once every 3/4 hours thru the day) is the following:
Boil Water (100 deg C)
Look for the following in your kitchen: We use these ingredients in our Masala Chai along with Pure Assam Tea. You may use anyone or two the ingredients, making it an interesting concoction each time you have your dose of Black Tea to fortify/strengthen your #immunity
1. Ginger: Anti Inflammatory, protects the DNA
2. Turmeric: Boosts and moderates the immune system
3. Cinnamon: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, helps balance HDL levels, Insulin control
4. Pepper: Antioxidant, helps the absorption of curcumin (turmeric), Anti-inflammatory
5. Clove: Reduces Stress, Anti-bacterial, reduces oxidative stress protecting the liver (the powerhouse of the body), promotes insulin production, improves gut health, a rich source of Manganese
6. Star Anise: Antioxidant, Fights Viruses / Flu, Aids Digestion, Anti-fungal / Anti Bacterial, help reduce respiratory congestion
7. Bay Leaf: Rich source of Vitamin A & C, Aids in digestion, strengthens the Gut (helps in migraines)
8. Nutmeg: Antioxidant, prevents cellular damage, prevents chronic disease, Anti-inflammatory, Anti Bacterial, inhibits the growth of E-coli bacteria, boots mood,
9. Cardamom: Antioxidant, Helps lower Blood pressure, Anti Cancer properties, Aids digestion, Anti Inflammatory, Anti Bacterial, Helps the body fight infection, may help improve breathing, helps regulate blood sugar levels, Anti-anxiety, Protects the liver
10. Fennel Seeds: Reduces water retention, helps digestion, helps constipation, prevents bloating, helps regulate Blood pressure
Anyone or a blend of the above ingredients can be added to your black or green or white tea (whichever is currently available with you to make a very STRONG IMMUNITEA to build your own Immunity to ward of not only COVID 19 but have a fully equipped Immune system that can fight against cancers, Heart-related diseases, Diabetes, Cognitive related disorders, have stronger bone health and skinned live a Healthy happy worry-free life!
Try and do the following to become stronger from within :
1. Have lots of tea: Black, Green, White ..(the *L Theanine and Catechins* in green tea helps build a strong immune system). If you have Matcha - Please have a matcha shot every day!
2. Eat well - avoid processed foods, have lots of colored vegetables, have lots of salads and sautéed veggies (use as many herbs and spices as possible). If possible include a good Multivitamin in your diet for at least a month (Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc most essential)
3. Exercise: Try some basic breathing exercises, Surya Namaskar, Don't sit at a place for more than an hour at a stretch - get up and move, stretch your hands and legs, bend your back backwards / forwards, walk on your toes to the kitchen for your tea refill/bathroom to release.
4. Rest: Ensure you sleep well, Body repairs itself and immunity development best happens when the body is at rest.
5. Avoid watching news: if you have to then restrict it to 5 minutes a day.
6. Read, Write, Draw, Learn, Meditate, make interesting playlists of songs/movies/plays.
You know there is more to life than the Virus, Lockdown and number of cases and deaths around the world and in your 'Zone'
Lets all live life, not die before death! - For now #StayhomeStaySafe #chainfusion
