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Increase immunity defeat Omicron by adopting simple and natural measures: Guru Manish”
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Increase immunity defeat Omicron by adopting simple and natural measures: Guru Manish”

Jan 22, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Guru Manish, #immunity, #Omicron

Immunity has become the go-to word for people ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. Now, amid the fast-spreading Omicron variant, people have become all the more conscious about taking preventive steps against the dreaded virus. India is once again witnessing an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 infections after the new Omicron variant started wreaking havoc.

Guru Manish, a renowned Ayurveda and Meditation Guru and the founder of Shuddhi Ayurveda and HIIMS, suggested that Ayurveda and naturopathy is the only solution to this problem.

He has come up with some simple natural measures to avoid the Corona virus and its new variant – Omicron, as part of a public awareness campaign, which one can adopt easily to increase immunity. So that the virus does not attack on internal organ of the body.

He further suggested that as soon as symptoms of flu and infection appear, start eating fruits for 3-4 days. In this situation, you can start consumption of coconut water, salad and fruits juice is quite beneficial.

“Eating oranges and citrus fruits provides vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system of the body. Consumption of ‘amla’ is also useful, which can also be taken in the form of pickle, marmalade, or powder form. For the natural production of Vitamin D in the body, sit in the Sun for at least an hour every day,” he added.

He also suggested that you can drink hot water sipping it like tea. Apply mustard oil in the nostrils and while cooking the vegetables, add half a teaspoon dry ginger powder to it.

Guru Manish, advised not to consume milk and dairy products like curd, paneer, or butter.

“You can drink decoction (kaadha) twice a day, which can be prepared by adding basil, black pepper, cinnamon, dry ginger, dry grapes (munakka), cloves and jaggery in boiling water. If you want, also add few drops of lemon juice for taste, he further advised.

It is worth mentioning that Acharya Manish has established Shuddhi Wellness Clinic & Hospital and HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrative Medical Sciences, Dera Bassi) where treatment is given according to ancient Indian systems.

Shuddhi Wellness has established several HIIMS Nature Cure clinics in the northern region and the organization plans to expand them across India. These will be medicine free clinics and patients will be treated through Panchakarma, naturopathy and coarse grain-based diet. There are more than 150 centers of Shuddhi Ayurveda already operational across India.

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Respiratory problems being faced by people due to various reasons and their remedies

Nov 25, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #cold, #cough, #immunity, #Mr. Kamayani Naresh, #Respiratory problems, #Zyropathy

By: Mr. Kamayani Naresh, Founder Zyropathy(Zyro Healthcare Pvt Ltd.)

With the change in weather, there had been a steep rise in the number of cases related to respiratory issues. As per a recent study, there had been a rise of 20-25 per cent of patients with respiratory health issues. As per reports issued by hospitals, they are amidst a huge crisis, as hospitals are filed with COVID patients, the sudden spike in pollution has lead to a scarcity of beds in hospitals.

The cases of respiratory problems are on the rise and the biggest problem is the rise in air pollution. It has been proven through researches that as the temperature dips, the dust particles come down, and these air pollutants directly enter our lungs causing nose blockage, sinusitis, lung congestion, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial lung disease (ILD), Shrinking Lung Syndrome (SLS), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Lung Cancer.

The second reason for respiratory problems is environmental change. The change in environment results in the decay of old vegetation and growth of new ones, similarly it also results in the growth of new viruses & bacteria and the decay of old ones.
Our body’s immunity system is geared up for dealing with the viruses & bacteria of the earlier environmental conditions so whenever new viruses & bacteria attack the body’s immunity system is not ready for it and therefore respiratory problems start. Since the respiratory system is directly open to the environment any change in the environment directly affects it.

The third issue is low immunity and the basic reason for it is an inbuilt nutritional deficiency in the food besides adulteration. Most of the grains, vegetables, and fruits we consume are poisoned due to the uncontrolled usage of fertilizers and pesticides. Immunity, whose basic job is to protect the body from external aggression and internal disorder, diversifies its resources to absolve the emergency situation created because of polluted food, air, and water. As the basic input to the body is progressively deteriorating in quality and is becoming unpalatable it is unlikely that our immunity will be in a position to perform its basic role resulting in increased ailments. The change in lifestyle has adversely impacted immunity which is the root cause of most ailments.

The fourth aspect which is continuously declining is regular physical exercise. The job requirements are changing and do not have consideration for the natural daily routine. Metabolic activity has reduced cellular functionality, which is the root cause of declining health. In such difficult habitat conditions, the body requires additional support for the upkeep and maintenance of immunity and health.

As far as remedies are concerned, it is suggested to avoid antibiotics, as they might give you immediate relief, but in the long run, they weaken the system and can have an adverse effect on the body. It is recommended to go back to the roots and look at your kitchen as the key source of natural means of remedies. From ginger to garlic and turmeric to cinnamon we are blessed with very effective means of boosting the respiratory system.

Start having citrus fruits, which are rich in vitamin C and helps build up your immune system and also increase the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting all sorts of infections.

From early civilizations, garlic has been recognized for its value in fighting infections. It helps slow down the hardening of the arteries and is also effective in lowering blood pressure.

Ginger is another effective and natural remedy that can protect your respiratory system and helps decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and inflammatory illnesses. It is also effective in nausea and cough. It also helps decrease chronic pain and might even help decrease cholesterol-lowering properties.

Apart from all these, you can also rely on natural herbs that are loaded with health benefits and can work as a shield of protection against your respiratory system. You can include herbs like Holy Basil (Tulsi), Eucalyptus, Thyme, Oregano, Peppermint and Mullein in the form of tea, balm, extract, and even essential oil to gain maximum benefits and keep the body safe from all side effects of respiratory problems.

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Pregnant Women’s Immune Response to a Virus May Affect Fetal Brain Cells

Aug 25, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #and Dr. Orit Matcovitch-Natan and Amit Spinrad of the Neurobiology and Immunology Departments., #Dr. Alexander Kertser of the Neurobiology Department, #Dr. Hila Ben-Yehuda, #fetal, #immunity, #pregnancy, #virus

New Delhi, August 25, 2020: When a pregnant woman is infected with a virus, her immune system’s response to the infection may harm her baby’s brain – even if the fetus is not infected with the virus itself. This finding emerges from a study by researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

It’s been long known that viral infection during pregnancy may increase the risk of schizophrenia, autism and other neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders in her offspring later in life, but the exact mechanism of this effect is unknown. In particular, it’s been unclear whether the baby’s brain is liable to be harmed by the virus itself or by the pregnant woman’s immune response to the virus.

Prof. Michal Schwartz of Neurobiology Department and her team, in collaboration with the team of Prof. Ido Amit of the Immunology Department, explored this question in a study in mice. The researchers had seen in their previous works that within the brain, large amounts of the interferon-beta protein – which, among its other functions, serves as the first line of defence against viral infection in mammals – can harm brain cells called microglia. These cells play an important role in embryonic development, helping to shape neuronal circuits; thus, the scientists designed a study focusing on microglia in the fetus.

The infected pregnant mice with a synthetic RNA molecule that mimics an infection caused by RNA viruses. The latter belongs to a large family of viruses that induce diseases such as flu, measles, Ebola and COVID-19. When the mouse pups were born, it turned out that their brain’s immune cells, the microglia, were adversely affected and showed abnormal behaviour.

The researchers then set out to check whether this adverse effect on the microglia was caused by the virus-mimicking molecules or by the mother’s immune response to the viral infection – that is, by the antiviral immune system’s protein, interferon-beta, whose levels rise sharply as a result of this infection. They exposed the pregnant mice to the virus-mimicking molecules but at the same time treated them with antibodies that neutralize the interferon-beta. The treatment reduced the adverse effect on the microglia of the pups, suggesting that this effect was due to the interferon-beta. Next, to double-check this conclusion, the scientists – instead of infecting the pregnant mice with the virus-mimicking molecules – injected them with the interferon-beta. In this case, too, the microglia of the newborn pups displayed similar abnormal functioning. Moreover, the pups themselves were later shown to behave abnormally, in a manner similar to the one exhibited in neuropsychiatric disorders, and they were more prone to stress than those born to mothers that had not been exposed to high levels of interferon-beta.

These results show that even when the fetus is not directly exposed to a virus found in the mother’s body, the microglia in the fetal brain might be damaged by the interferon-beta that the mother secretes in large amounts in response to the viral infection. “Further research may find ways of protecting the fetus from the mother’s response to the virus – that is, from the interferon that rises during viral infection,” Schwartz says. “In the meantime, pregnant women would do well to exercise caution, so as to avoid becoming infected with viruses during pregnancy.”

The study was carried out by Dr. Hila Ben-Yehuda with the assistance of several former members of the two teams, including Dr. Alexander Kertser of the Neurobiology Department, and Dr. Orit Matcovitch-Natan and Amit Spinrad of the Neurobiology and Immunology Departments.

Prof. Ido Amit’s research is supported by the Helen and Martin Kimmel Award for Innovative Investigation; the Sagol Institute for Longevity Research; the Kekst Family Institute for Medical Genetics; the Thompson Family Foundation Alzheimer’s Research Fund; the Adelis Foundation; Richard and Jacqui Scheinberg; the Ben B. and Joyce E. Eisenberg Foundation; the Anita James Rosen Foundation; the Lowy Foundation; the Wolfson Family Charitable Trust; the Vainboim Family; Lady Michelle Michels; Rosanne Cohen; Mauricio Gerson; Erika Mogyoros; Thomas Franklin Buchheim; Jeff Pinkner and Maya Iwanaga; the estate of Simon Saretzky; and the estate of Arthur Rath. Prof. Amit is the incumbent of the Eden and Steven Romick Professorial Chair.

Prof. Michal Schwartz’s research is supported by the Sagol Institute for Longevity Research; the Thompson Family Foundation Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund; the Adelis Foundation; the Rowland and Sylvia Schaefer Family Foundation; Carla Hunter and Andre M. Schub; and Peggy and Paul Schachter.