Corona Virus or (COVID-19) Disease, Symtoms, Cure, Treatment, Immunity and protection with yoga , meditaiton, alternative medicine, healing, homeopathy and ayurveda. By Yoga Master Rohit Anand.
What is Corona Virus or Covid 19 or Chinese Virus? Corononavirus ( CoV) is a fatal group of disease causing virus that is highly contagious and can transmit though humans and animals. It spreads through droplets generated though cough, sneezing of an infected person. These droplets reamin in air, floor or surface for sometime and can be inhaled by anyone coming in contact with that conaminated area. Any person breathing in the proximity of such person or infected area might get infected too. One can also get infected with Corona Virus if one touch such patient, contaminated place or thing and take that infection to ones eyes, nose or mouth by touching it. Since it was first reported in Chinese Wuhan city, in December 2019, the 2019 novel coronavirus or Chinese Virus (2019-nCoV) has become a global health issue.
Testing and Diagnosis of Corona Virus.
In the intial stages of person getting infected, he or she may not show any symtoms at all and might take some time to show the symtoms which can be from 5 days to a week. Incubation period of first week is the phase of the establishment of the virus and during this period virus operate by entering the cells within the human body that it is made of and then the body gets hijacked by it. The body can be invaded by coronavirus, while inhaling (for example when someone nearby coughs) or if you happen to touch a surface that is contaminated and then you touch your face, eyes or mouth. During this early stages, one may or maynot not get sick or even not develop any symptoms.The incubation period,( the phase between the infection and the initial appearing symptoms) may vary widely, however spans on an average of 5 days to 7 days depending upon the immunity of a person.
In case you feel unwell, fatigued, get headache, sore throat, cough or feeling of being unwell and doubt the symptoms of coronavirus, then an immediate medical examination becomes necessary. The doctor or hospital may recommend Corona Virus testing on the basis of the criteria or symtoms given:
You have come back from an overseas trip in fourteen days before feeling ill.
You are suffering from respiratory issues such as cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and are having or not having any fever.
Any members of your family suffer from Corona Virus symtoms or came into contact with any such person who was infected already.
You are suffering from severe case of pneumonia that is community acquired and no other reasons for it is evident or clear , whether you have recently travelled overseas or not.
If you body temperature is more than 37.5 deg or 99 F and or has fever.
If you feel that you have symtoms of Corona Virus then is best to self isolate or quarantine till you reach the doctor or medical team reaches you. Maintain distance of atleast 12 to 15 ft from everyone whetehr its friends, family or colleagues and even animals.
Symtoms Of Corona Virus : The common symptoms of this virus being infected in humans include cough, cold, mild fever in initial stages , fatigue, breathing difficulties, respiratory symptoms and shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste. The severe cases may extend to pneumonia, kidney failure, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and also cause death in the end if not treated.
Who Are Prone or Vunerable to Corona Virus Infections .
Men, children, old people, people having diabetes, smokers, people suffering from lung diseases, stressed, people who are prone to anxiety and worries, cancer patients, non vegetarians eating meat processed at uhygenic places. People who travel, remain in public places and come in contact with infected patients.
Prevention of Corona Virus. To prevent the spread of corona virus infection , it is recommended to wash hands regularly with soap or sanitizer, wear N95 mask to cover nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze and avoid eating non vegetarian food as it is subject to be infected with numerous bacteria and viruses if processed at dirty and unhygenic places. Also close contact is to be avoided with anyone who shows any symptoms like coughing, sneezing related to respiratory illness. Its also advised to wear glasses and gloves as one can also carry the infection from a infected point of contact from anywhere whether its handle, lift, office, public toilet or boarding a train and if you travel too much. One also need to avoid visitng public places and disinfect the hotspots, items, things that are identified to be spreading the infection. Doing regular exerciese, walking and staying hydrated helps prevent and treatment of Corona infection. Certain bad habits like smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption and substance abuse have a direct correlation between weakened body defences and respiratory illnesses you might get. Engaging yourself in smoking, hookah and vaping is suppose to weaken your lung capacity and destroy the cells lining your respiratory tracts, these cells are crucial to fight viruses that enter through your nasal orifices.
Remember wearing hanky, cloth or surgical mask to cover your mouth or nose dont help you or other being infected.
How Yoga and Meditation can Protect you against Corona Virus?
Ayurveda, Yoga, Pranayama and mindfulness meditation plays a important role in helping to building or strengthning the immunity the body so as to be able to fight off flu, common cold and coronavirus even if you get infected your body with recover itself from it, if you have been into yoga. Meditation considerably helps to reduce stress, anxiety, boosts the immunity levels of everyone whetehr its children, women, men or old people.
Pranayama that can Help : Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Surya Bhedi Pranayama can generate enough heat in the body to kill ay infection and virus in the body or the lungs thereby cleansing or detoxifyng the body to make it healthy and increasing the immunity levels.
Anulom Vilom pranayama – Anulom Vilom Pranayama or it is also called as “Alternate Nostril Breathing” helps in cleansing the energy channels in astral body within and the respiratory system in the physical body. It also helps in balancing and channelizing the neuroendocrine functions, and thus aids in enhancing the body’s immunity.
Suryabhedan Pranayama – This technique of pranayama entails the breathing through the right nostril only and the breathing out of the left nostril, one can do these 10 to 15 times, avoid doing in extreme heat as it warms up the body .
Bhastrika – This involves a procedure of vigorous inhaling and exhaling with spine straight by sitting in a asana.
Sleep well and do shava asana for relaxation, removing worried or anxieties and gaining peace.
Yoga Asana For Corona Virus.
Shashankasan – In this yoga pose, be in a seated posture, the lymph toxins get drained out from the body via forward bending and the immunity improves.
Padahastana – While standing, the lymph toxins get expelled from the body through forward bending and circulation gets enhanced.
Paschimottanasana – In a similar manner, paschimottanasans helps in expanding chest posteriorly.
Sarvangasana – In the supine posture, the legs and body are to be raised upwards till the region of the shoulder . This eliminates the toxins of the lower limb from the body while reducing pressure on the lower body.
Matsyasana Fish Yoga Posture – The Matsasana or fish pose is done after Saravangasana usually. This powerful yoga pose works in the form of complementary posture bringing in the equanimity. It also looks into the other regions of the body such as neck.
Dhanurasana or Bow Pose – While you lie on the abdomen, ( prone posture), twist both your hands and legs backward, in a manner that resembles the body similar to a bow.
Similarly most of the asanas of backward bending yoga postures such as Ushtrasana (camel pose), bhujangasana (snake pose), enhance the elasticity, volume and strength of muscles and chest cavity and retain more oxygen.
Diet and Food that Can Help in Prevention, Curing and Treatment of Corona Virus.
Pineapple, Citrus Fruits, Nimbu, Oranges, Kinu, Mausmi, Drink tulsi tea, Almonds, Broccoli, take Aswagandha. One can also take regular supplements of probiotics like Yoghurt or Yakult, vitamins C and D and Zinc. Taking Orange, Pineapple juices also helps in preventing and cures Corona Virus. You can also eat supplements rich in omega 3 & 6 fatty acids for your daily dose, if stepping out to buy groceries is not an option during social distancing. Some natural immunity supplements include ginger, garlic, gooseberries (amla) and turmeric. Keeping body propery Hydrated will help flush out the toxins from the body and lower the chances of flu or getting infected with Corona Virus. Other alternatives include fresh fruit juices made of citrus fruits and coconut water, to beat the heat and diasease.
Is there Homeopathy Cure or Treatment for Corona Virus?
Till today modern medical science has been unable to find the cure for Corona Virus but as for now this is being treated in intitial stages of infection with paracetamol, abundant fluids and bed rest is advised for treatment.
Homeopathy medidcines can provide immunity and can be helpful in treatment to corona virus infected patients. Some of the meidicnes are Aconite, Arsenic Alba, Gelsemium, Nux Vomica, Rhus Thox, Camphor, Tinospora Cordifolia, Bryonia, Ocimum sanctum, etc can be taken as per the prescription of the qualified doctor. Potency and frequency of medicine can be decided by the medical professional after examining the patient condition.
Ayurveda Role in Treatment of Corona Virus.
Ayurvedic immunity boosters like Chaywanprasha, Anu tela, Sanshamani, Ashwagandha, Tulsi can help in treatment of Corona Virus. Ministry of Ayursh, govt of India is enrolling health workers and Ayurvedic institutions for treating patients with alternative medicines in the country. By Shri Rohit Anand
Disclaimer : Any medicine should always be taken after being recommened by qualified health professional.
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