The 2020 pandemic crisis due to the Novel Coronavirus has disturbed the lives of people, the functioning of governments and the economic situation of nations.
Broke out in December 2019 in China, till the 28th of July, 2020 the deadly virus infected as many as 15 million people globally.
In India,the number of COVID-19 cases crossed 14 lakhs.
Considering the rise in the cases and necessity of self protection, boosting immunity and following precautions is important for everyone.
The deadly family of viruses, the Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 would be healed easily if your immunity is strong. Since the immune system of our body protects us from various germs and viruses, it is important to keep a check on our immune system, especially when testing positive for the Novel Coronavirus.
The immune system is a set of composite networks of cells and proteins, helping our body to fight viruses and infections.
The components of the immune system include white blood cells, antibodies, bone marrow, thymus, spleen and lymphatic system.
Our immune system is the most important line of defence against various diseases causing microorganisms.
The immune system also destroys the microorganisms by triggering inflammation, mucous, sneezing, coughing and runny nose.
Since symptoms of Coronavirus are basic cough, cold and fever, it is very important to keep a track of our immune system and boost it from time to time.
The COVID-19 infection made us realise the importance of having immunity checks, as this virus will not be able to harm the individual easily.
Besides self isolation for 14 days, social vaccine, wearing face mask, being cautious about food is also a major part for cure.
This is, perhaps the reason, why most of the deaths that have occurred in the cases of COVID-19 included people who were either old or had some sort of chronic illness.
In order to boost the immune system, people are advised to avoid smoking and drinking, eat healthy food items, fruits and strengthen their immunity.
Regular immunity checks will, therefore, be extremely important in the post-COVID-19 world – especially for the people whose immune systems have been compromised for some reason. With the help of the immunity check panels, people will know what course of action to take in order to strengthen the immune system and avoid any imminent danger from a new kind of disease.
Till the time a vaccine is developed against Covid-19, it is an individuals’ responsibility to keep a check on the immune system to tackle this pandemic.
People who are diabetic or are suffering from cardiovascular diseases may find their immunity level compromised and may need to take extra care.
During this pandemic one should learn not to rely too much on healthcare facilities and maintain their health by having a healthy diet.
Below are some food items to strengthen the immune system in body:
- Ginger tea
- Turmeric
- Oranges
- Water
- Greek Yogurt
- Blueberries
- Tomatoes
- Wild salmon
- Dark chocolate
- Red peppers
- Broccoli
- Olive oil
- Green tea
- Spinach
- Whole grain bread
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Apples
- Raw honey
- Mushrooms
- Nuts
- Vitamin C
In addition, some of the regular habits like yoga, meditation and proper sleep would also be helpful for the body.
Some of the good habits to ge followed during COVID-19 pandemic are:
- Shower regularly
- Change clothes regularly and do laundry regularly
- Do not bite finger nails
- Wash vegetables and fruits after purchase
- Maintain hygiene with your hair, beared.
- Clean your cell phone and computer often
- Do not reuse disposal masks and gloves.
- Wash your cotton face masks regularly
- Deep clean your house every week
- Avoid food delivery from restaurants
- Cook healthy food
Stay tuned for further updates about COVID-19
