8 Ayurvedic Tips to Boost Immunity
With a new wave of the virus spreading, I thought it might be a timely reminder to revisit some Ayurvedic practises that we CAN DO to support our immunity.
It might be surprising for you to know that an Ayurvedic lifestyle and applying the principles to your dinacharya is actually the BEST way to boost your immunity! Dinacharya means our lifestyle - what we do everyday.
8 Tips to Boost Immunity;
1. Establish a sleeping routine
2. Get up early
3. Regular exercise
4. Pranayama
5. Meditation
6. Self-massage
7. Nasya with anu oil or ghee (prescriptive only)
8. Add more spices such as tulsi, turmeric, cardamom, long pepper, ginger & clove into your diet
In Ayurveda, it's understood that the corona virus, all three doshas are aggravated, especially kapha, and is a condition involving agni mandya and rasa dushya.
For those experiencing a dry cough
- Warm oil & with rock salt (1tsp) on the chest and back(karpooradi oil is great), then warm towels on chest (or bath)
- Pippali with boiled milk
- Gargle black salt tea 3 x per day
- Gandusha with sesame oil
- Chew 1 clove 3 x per day
Ayurveda offers a plethora of classical formulations. All need to be individually prescribed which is why I’ve included a mini consult as part of my CV Treatment Package. CV Prevention packages also available. Email me.