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Quoting from Al Jazeera: More than 100,000 people (mostly in
China) have been infected and more than 3290 people have died (3,015 deaths in
China and 267 fatalities in other parts of the globe, most of them in Italy and
Iran). At least 1,200 of the new infections are in Iran in just the past 24
hours, the country’s biggest jump since the outbreak began. Iran’s health
ministry on Friday noted that 124 people have died.
In France, 200 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed overnight,
while India and South Korea also reported an increase in the number of
infections.
Additionally, the death toll in the United States from the
coronavirus rose to 12 when King County in the state of Washington reported the
latest death on Thursday.
There is no cure or
vaccine available.
Prevention is the best approach to restrict its spreading.
WHO recommendation on Corona virus infection:
Protect yourself and others from getting sick
Wash your hands with soap frequently and use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Maintain social distancing (1 mitre distance) from others.
(Note: some infected people may not have any symptom and yet can infect
others).
Australian Health Department says: “avoid close contact with
others, such as touching”.
. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with uncleaned hands,
fingers and objects.
. Practice respiratory hygiene.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good
respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent
elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue
immediately
. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek
medical care early.
. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare
provider.
. Protection measures for persons who are in or have
recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading
Follow the guidance outlined above,
Stay at home and seek medical help early if you develop
fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
. Surgical masks in the community are only helpful in
preventing people who have coronavirus disease from spreading it to others. If
you are well, you do not need to wear a surgical mask as there is little
evidence supporting the widespread use of surgical masks in healthy people to
prevent transmission in public. https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-on-the-use-of-surgical-masks
AYURVEDA VIEW:
Signs & Symptoms
Corona virus affects both animals and human beings. It
displays wide range of symptoms of respiratory to nervous system like common
cold, pneumonia, and giddiness. It affects the respiratory system and makes it
fail. In severe cases vital organs like heart, liver & brain functions
could be affected.
It takes two to fourteen days for symptoms to appear after one
is affected by Coronavirus. So what are typical signs and symptoms?
Respiratory system-
Sore Throat, Cough, Headache, Breathlessness, Tiredness, Running Nose. Critical
cases been detected as respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or multiple organ
dysfunction/failure.
Digestive system
- Vomiting Diarrhoea with Abdomen Pain.
Muscular system -
Fatigue, body ache.
Lymphatic or Immune
system - Fever.
Nervous system -
Coronavirus causes demyelination in central nervous system & impaired
coordination of brain & body.
"We all know that strong immunity is necessary to fight
any kind of foreign body or disease. Coronavirus primarily affects the lungs
and the respiratory system.
Commonly used herbs
to increase immunity:
Amalaki or amla (Emblica Officinalis), guduchi/glioy
(Tinospora Cordifolia), neem (Azadirachta Indica), kutki (Picrorhiza Kurroa),
tulsi (basil) are some of the Ayurvedic herbs that are helpful in building the
immunity and preventing the infection.
In Ayurveda, good digestion or strong digestive fire plays a
very important role in fighting diseases. Eat a piece of fresh ginger or drink
ginger tea. Mint tea, cinnamon tea, and fennel tea are also good.
People should eat only well-cooked food, avoid spitting in
public, and avoid close contact, the WHO said, adding that it is important for
people to seek medical care at the earliest if they become sick.
According to Ayurveda, Corona virus disturbs equilibrium of
Vata and Kapha dosha. Hence, it recommends Pitta vardhak (stimulating pitta
until it balances Kapha & Vata dosha) diet and lifestyle. Food changes, as
suggested below, can help to restore these functions back in the body.
a. Have Herb like Fenugreek. It absorbs abnormal kapha.
b. Add Spices in food for e.g. garlic, ginger, turmeric to
stimulate taste & assimilation
c. Drink turmeric powder and milk.
d. Eat fruits like papaya oranges and lemons.
e. Avoid cold drinks, ice-creams and cold food.
Ayurveda Therapy:
Abhyanga - Oil
massage all over body helps improve blood circulation and stimulates
parasympathetic nervous system. The calming effect brings balance in
metabolism.
Herbal steam -
Herbal fomentations to detoxify fats and lighten body, increases digestive fire
and thereafter metabolism.
Nasya - It cleans
the nasal track and sinuses, developing immunity.
Niyama - To
maintain personal conducts as per guidelines.
Shauch - Personal
and environmental cleanliness to be maintained. Clean vegetables properly and
drink boiled water.
Svadhyay- Be
aware of the symptoms of disease, introspect and seek immediate medical help.
Diet - Eat Satvik and vegetarian food as much as possible. Scientists
are still exploring the link between bat, snake and coronavirus, “The only
thing that you need to take care of is that the meat has been hygienically
cooked and should not be raw, which is the best way to prevent any disease
transmitted through animal meat.”
Lifestyle- Stay stress free, in warm regions, walk regularly
and sleep well.
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