Combating the Virus: Boosting Immunity to Prepare for the New-Normal

“It’s better to prevent and prepare than to repent and repair.”

Grappling with the increasing novel coronavirus threat, the need to maintain a healthier lifestyle is the need of the hour. Considering the imminent dangers of the spreading virus, the World Health Organization issued some precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of people across the globe. With to and fro coming back to our lives after months of lockdown, sticking to the preventive measures should be the new mantra. 

With the recent nationwide Unlock 1.0, the precautionary measures undertaken by each one of us hold the utmost importance now more than ever. Maintaining proper hand hygiene like washing your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub while travelling or at home is essential to keep the virus at bay. Wearing a mask, maintaining appropriate social distance are some other precautions to be safe in times of spreading virus. 

While staying safe, your immunity plays an important role in keeping you healthy. Like an army of soldiers, the immune system fights any pathogen entering the body with an intention to harm. People with certain pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory issues are at a higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. Even the older people are more at risk pertaining to their reducing immunity because of age. Whereas in the young and healthy individuals, Covid-19 could cause a minor infection, only if you have a robust immune system. 

Building a natural but powerful immunity is, therefore, the key to unlock healthy living. Here is a list of key measures that you can take to fight this pandemic:

Regular exercise to keep you fit 

A healthy body with around 30-45 minutes of exercise boosts the metabolism while improving the immunity. In these testing times, staying active and healthy assures mental and physical well-being. Adding Yoga poses like Sukhasana and Pranayam to your daily routine regulates blood-circulation aiding other health conditions like obesity, heart health, diabetes, and stress. Taking one step at a time could be your way out to a healthy life amid this pandemic. 

Adding nutrition to your diet 

A well-balanced diet full of nutrients is a key aspect determining overall health and immunity. Add more fruits and vegetables to your plate, especially green-leafy veggies with loads of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Also, including spices like turmeric, cloves, cumin, coriander and garlic to your meals is advised by the ministry of AYUSH, backed by Ayurvedic principles as organic immunity-boosters. Try consuming more of herbal Ayurvedic medicines and other nutritional supplements that are now available at pharmacies. You can explore various immunity boosters, health supplements with Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and herbal Ayurvedic drinks at 1Tab and get them delivered to your doorstep. Being an online pharmacy, 1Tab offers a wide range of medicines, nutritional supplements, healthcare essentials, and much more with hassle-free and safe home delivery. 

Keeping proper hygiene on the fore  

Maintaining proper hygiene in times of the spreading virus should be your topmost priority. With relaxation in lockdown and re-opening of workplaces, make sure you take complete precautionary measures. Stepping out of the house? Be sure to wear your mask and carry an alcohol-based sanitizer to combat even a slight chance of contracting the virus. As maintaining social distance and avoiding crowded public places is the new norm, stock-up your Covid-19 safety essentials kit by getting them home-delivered. Try 1Tab’s safe and contactless doorstep delivery to order masks, alcohol-based sanitizers and other healthcare essentials for family and friends. Simply download the 1Tab app to place your order now. 

Add enough sleep and water to your to-do list 

A good 7-8 hours of sleep and a well-hydrated body is a power pack building up your immunity day by day. Drinking around 8-10 glasses of water every day keeps you hydrated, flushing out the toxins and maintaining good health. Alternative nutrition-rich options like fruit infused water, herbal teas, fresh juices and coconut water can also be consumed. Also, be sure to carry your own water bottle when you step out. 

Taking hold of your mental health 

Uncertainty about the novel coronavirus pandemic can affect your mental and physical well-being. Practice meditation regularly to calm your nerves, dropping stress levels. Reducing alcohol intake, smoking or vaping can also do the trick by helping you nourish the immune system with a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, sticking to a schedule by fixing a wake-up and sleep routine can help in maintaining a work-life balance. Try reducing screen-time and late-night munching to regulate sleep patterns. 

With the lockdown easing up, brace yourself with the self-care prevention guidelines and do your bit by following social distancing, sanitization and respiratory hygiene each day. Adopting healthier lifestyle habits and boosting immunity is the way forward for a safe and healthy future. 

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