So strengthen you in times of COVID-19 your immune system
Ayurveda and Yoga can help to strengthen the immune system and an effective, easily accessible and affordable means for the prophylaxis of a COVID-19-present infection.
The current study by researchers at the Savitribai Phule Pune University, India comes to the conclusion that we can use Ayurveda and Yoga to strengthen our immune system, helping to protect it from COVID-19. The results were published in the English journal “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” (JACM).
Stronger defenses to protect against COVID-19?
Researchers in the field of traditional Indian medicine describe in your inquiry, such as the approach of Ayurveda and Yoga can help to strengthen immune defenses. Various measures and systemic approaches are assessed in the contribution in terms of their effectiveness. Some can be quite a means for the prophylaxis of COVID-19.
What is Ayurveda?
In Western countries Ayurveda is used mostly in the Wellness area, particularly in India, but as an effective method of healing. Ayurveda is a holistic System, and not a single therapeutic measure.
Stimulation of immune function is a cornerstone of Ayurveda
Ayurveda includes herbal supplements, as well as measures for a healthy way of life, with different stress factors and infections in a better way. The concept of stimulating the immune function is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic practice.
How can we protect our lungs?
The researchers discuss the local prophylaxis, including the use of Ayurvedic practices, which help to block the entry of the Virus into the body and the Passage in the lungs. For example, this can mean the consumption of hot water, cover food, herbal drinks and steam inhalation.
Rasayana therapy to protect against COVID-19
Systemic prophylaxis is focused on the General state of health, and includes, for example, factors such as nutrition, sleep, mental relaxation, Lifestyle and Yoga. In the study, the researchers describe, for example, so-called Rasayana therapies, a special Ayurvedic method, which deals with rejuvenation and the immune system can stimulate. They point to plants that have proven to be effective in immune modulation and restoration of immune homeostasis.
Ayurveda and Yoga should be better researched
Future research should investigate the possibilities of Ayurveda and Yoga in the prevention of infections in more detail, and then if given to the recommendations derived from them, with which everyone can improve Individual protection against infectious diseases. (as)