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Falling sick is not a risk you want to take, especially not now, and it is always better to be safe than regretful. However, it should also be noted that our bodies do not build up immunity overnight; one needs to balance their food habits and eat healthy, home-cooked meals over a period of time. But you can also incorporate some immunity-boosting drinks to your diet. Alphinah Ashinai, Food and Beverage Manager at Vana Dehradun, India, shares healthy immunity boost drinks: Kadha Recipe Type: Decoction Preparation Time: 6 minutes Serving Time: 7 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 250 ml water Black pepper 6-8 nos Clove 5 - 6 Cinnamon bark 1 mm Ginger chopped 1 tsp Fresh Tulsi leave 6 - 8 nos Licorice (optional) Honey (optional) Instructions: Put all the ingredients together except honey and give one boil and in gentle simmer it for another 5-6 minutes and serve. Mint, Lemongrass And White Tea Concoction Recipe Type: Concoction Preparation Time: 5 minutes Infusion Time: 4 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1tsp white tea 1tsp chop lemongrass A sprig of fresh mint leaves 250 ml water Instructions: Take 250ml of water boil it in a pan. Add white tea and lemongrass in it and steep it for 4 minutes or add all the ingredients and boil it for2-3 minutes. Strain it and serve warm. Benefits: Alleviates fatigue and improves immunity Orange, Papaya Agua Fresca Recipe Type: Mixology Preparation Time: 4 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, deseeded ripe papaya 1½ cups freshly squeezed orange juice ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1½ cups water 2 tablespoons honey (optional) Orange slice Instructions: Put papaya, orange juice and lime juice in a blender, blend it until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher or large glass jar. Discard solid parts, add water and stir it, add honey (optional). Pour into a glass and serve, garnish with orange. Benefits: Cleanse the digestive system and improves immunity Read More► Can Lack of Nutrients Cause Behavioural Changes?

Have you ever seen someone who worries too much about the future constantly and has this constant fear of uncertainty? Like they will think every negative prospect of a situation. Why do they have this fear? Is it normal to feel this way? How can we get rid of these feelings? You will find all these answers in this article. Table of contents • What is anxiety? • Symptoms of anxiety • Causes and risk factor • When you need to see your doctor • General tips for anxiety • What to eat and avoid?  • Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)  Also, Read► Combating Stress And Anxiety With Natural Herbs What is Anxiety? In Ayurveda, there are three qualities of mind(mano guna) primarily i.e. sattva, raja, and tama.  Sattva guna is associated with positivity, consciousness, spirituality, and lightness. It represents knowledge and intellect and brings calmness to life. Raja guna is the most active quality among the three. It is associated with excessive movement and stimulation. It is more focused on achievement and passion. Tama guna is related to heaviness and inertia. It brings a negative attitude on the front leading to letharginess, excessive sleep, etc. In Ayurveda, Anxiety is correlated with chittoudvega. Chittoudvega can be defined as chitta(mind) + udvega(anxiety) = chittoudvega (anxious state of mind). Chittoudvega is a psychiatric disorder due to vitiation in raja and tama doshas along with vata and pitta. People having alpa sattva is more prone to anxiety.  Anxiety mainly comprises of two factors: Fear: unpleasurable feeling in response to danger and threat.  Worry: thinking about unpleasant things that makes you feel unhappy and upsets you. So chittaudvega or anxiety disorder is characterized by uncontrollable, irrational, and excessive worrying about everyday things that are not even going to happen. Symptoms of Anxiety As symptoms of anxiety may differ from person to person but some symptoms are common in all of them like persistent unrealistic worry often associated with muscle tension, insomnia, impaired concentration, feeling ‘on edge’, or restlessness. Other symptoms of anxiety are: 1.Sammoha(Illusion) 2.Angamarda(Body ache) 3.Ayasa(Easy fatiguability) 4.Ucchawasasyadhikyam(Dyspnoea) 5.Anannabhilasha(Anorexia) 6.Avipaka(indigestion) 7. Anidra( Insomnia) 8.Nidra nash(Disturbed sleep) 9.Shirash shoonyata(Numbness of mind) 10.Unmattachitattavam(Lack of concentration) 11.Krodh(anger) 12.Udvega(palpitations) 13.Swanokarnayo(Tinnitus) Also, Read► Low fitness may increase depression and anxiety: Study Causes And Risk Factor of Anxiety In ayurvedic literature, it is believed that weak sattva leads to anxiety. Vitiation in raja and tama along with vata and pitta is responsible for this psychiatric disorder. Factors that cause anxiety are:  1. Genetic Factor: In some families, it runs from one generation to the next.  2. Traumatic Events: stressful events in life like workplace tension, Financial stress, death of a loved one can lead to anxiety.  3.  Excessive Use of Alcohol: Alcoholic tendencies leads to vitiation of raja and tama doshas.  4.  Health Issues: Some diseases like heart diseases, thyroid disorders can lead the person to depression. Slowly with time, it results in anxiety. When You Need To See Your Doctor It is very normal that you feel anxious before taking an exam or a job interview. But when a person starts having problems in making daily life decisions and worries too much that he/she can't concentrate then they need to consult a doctor. Generally, a diagnosis of anxiety is made when a person continuously feels anxious about everyday problems for more than 6 months. General Tips For Anxiety In today's world lifestyle is changing so fast and everybody is trying to fulfill all the physical desires. Everybody seems like he is carrying a weight across their shoulder. So psychiatric disorders like anxiety are quite often seen even in the younger generation. But some of the following tips may help you in relaxation and relieve that mental burden: 1. In Ayurveda weak sattva is considered responsible for mano roga(mental disorder). So sattvavajaya chikitsa(bringing the mind under control) is recommended for peace of mind. For this we should follow these tips: A. Following ritucharya(seasonal regimen) and dinacharya(daily regimen):  * We should include certain things in our daily lifestyle(dinacharya) like praying, having gratitude towards what we have, cleanliness and vyayam(exercise), etc. This will have a positive impact on our life.  * In certain seasons people feel more anxious like in summers. So we should follow a particular regimen to avoid seasonal anxiety.   B. Sattva guna can be improved by following sadvritta(code of virtues). This includes: • Moral and ethical conduct • Truth, non-violence • Personal hygiene etc.   The practice of sadvritta(behavioral approaches mainly) will reduce stress and anxiety.  C. Annapanavidhi(dietary rules): Here are few tips: • Avoiding rajasic and tamasic foods like chili and caffeine.  • Eating meals at the same time.  • Including foods like kshira(milk), ghrita(ghee), draksha(grapes) in the diet to balance vata and pitta dosha. 2. Abhyanga(Body massage): Body massage is a great way to relieve tension and anxiety. One can simply have a tila taila(sesame oil) or sarshap taila(mustard oil) massage.    3. Shirodhara(Streaming of medicated oil, milk, decoction on the forehead): Pouring medicated oils like chandanadi taila or even simple oils like sesame oil over the forehead can calm down those stressed nerves.   4. Pranayam(Breathing exercises): Pranayam have some really good effect on anxiety. One should focus on inhalations and exhalations, and try to lengthen them with some pause. Pranayam like Anulom-vilom(alternate nostril breathing), kapalbhati, bhastrika, and bhramari can soothe your nerves. 5. Yoga and meditation: Some asanas in yoga can help to relieve symptoms of anxiety when practiced regularly like dhanurasan(bow pose), setu bandhasana(bridge pose), marjariasana(cat stretch), shirshaasan(headstand), etc. Also, Read► Ways to deal with coronavirus anxiety What To Eat And Avoid? In ayurvedic literature, dietary habits held great importance in determining a person’s health. As in anxiety, we see symptoms like anannaabhilasha(anorexia) and avipaka(indigestion) related to the gastro intestinal system, it seems more important to focus on the diet of the person. So one should follow these rules: • One should have regular meals at the same time. • Eat warm food that is cooked in little oil or ghrita(ghee) to balance vata dosha. • Include more sattvic foods in the diet like seasonal fruits and homemade simple meals. • Drink milk mixed with kesar(saffron) before bedtime as it will help in sleep. • Avoid processed foods like bakery items, frozen food and deep-fried food. • Avoid rajasic and tamasic foods like chili, caffeine, and processed meats. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What is anxiety? Ans. Anxiety or as we call it chittoudvega in Ayurveda is characterized by constantly worrying or feeling anxious all the time that a person might feel difficulty in his everyday life. One can also develop physical symptoms gradually like angamarda(body aches), anannaabhilasha(anorexia), anidra(insomnia), etc. Q2. How can we avoid it? Ans. As Ayurveda believes in nidana parivarjan(removal of the cause) as its first line of treatment, adopting a yogic lifestyle may help in preventing anxiety. The yamas and niyamas(principles) of yoga can help you achieve that sattvic lifestyle. For instance, the shaucha principle is all about the cleanliness of the mind and body. The Santosh principle talks about contentment with whatever you have in your life. Also, the aparigraha principle can help in controlling our desires to possess more.  One should also eat nutritious food and lead a healthy lifestyle with the help of yoga, pranayama, and dhyana(meditation).  Q3. How can I relieve stress and anxiety naturally? Ans. Most natural ways to combat anxiety are getting good sleep, exercising, reducing caffeine intake, laughter therapy, practicing breathing exercises, and reducing the causes of stress in your life. Mindfulness, physical connection with your partner, and spending time with your family and friends can also do wonders in this scenario. Just take things slowly and follow one day at a time rule.  Ayurvedic Treatment For Stress And Anxiety Ayurveda not only talks about physical health but also the mental health of a person is equally important which makes it a complete science for a living. For anxiety also, Ayurveda focuses on both prospects. Acharya Charak has recommended 3 methods of treatment: • Daivavyapashraya chikitsa (Spiritual or divine treatment) • Yukti vyapashraya chikitsa (Logical therapy) • Satwavajaya chikitsa (Psychotherapy)  1. For daivavyapasraya chikitsa, one should pray to god, give charity, chant different mantras, etc. These practices will lift the spirits of the patient and they can feel more contented in themselves.  2. Yukti vyapashraya or as we may call it drug therapy, targets proper diet, medication, and rasayanas also.  Shodhan therapy (Body detoxification) like nasya(nasal instillation), Abhyanga(body massage), virechana(purgation), basti(enema), shirolepa, taildhara can be helpful in effectively treating this condition. 3. Satwavajaya chikitsa also plays an important role in this. In this, we provide counseling for managing different issues, replace negative thoughts, and restrain the mind from unnecessary thinking by analytical thinking, courage, and knowledge. Different mental disorders which can induce anxiety-like anger issues, PTSD and different type of phobias can also be treated under this. Ayurvedic Medicine For Stress And Anxiety There are several medicines in Ayurveda to treat anxiety that have shown amazing results. Medicines like Brahmi ghrita, ashwagandha churna, kalyanak ghrita, panchagavya ghrit, saraswatarishta, sarpagandha, jatamansi, etc are being used by ayurvedic practitioners to tackle this situation.  Q4. What herbs are good for stress and anxiety? Ans. Herbs like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and bhringraj (Eclipta alba) are well-known herbs for anxiety disorder. They help in reducing stress levels, detoxifying the body, and calm your mind. You can simply incorporate them into your lifestyle as tea, oils, or powdered form and get various benefits. Even external application is beneficial in some cases. Q5. Can anxiety go away naturally? Ans. Mild cases of anxiety can go away after the issue causing it is resolved. But if you have an anxiety disorder or repetitive attacks, then you might need to see your doctor. Q6. What is the 333 rule for anxiety? Ans. As anxiety can flare up at any time of your day, it's really important to take care of your mental health as you do for your body. 333 rule can be really helpful to manage your anxiety attacks. For this, look around you and name 3 things you see. Then focus on your hearing and name 3 sounds that you hear.  At last move 3 of your body parts like your fingers, legs, or arms. During this whole process remember to take slow and deep breaths. This is a proven effective method to stop your mind to overthink and calm down your mind. Q7. What foods to avoid if you have anxiety? Ans. Different processed foods like bakery goods, frozen food, refined cereals, candy, and fried food are not good for you if you are dealing with anxiety. Also, caffeine, chili, and processed meat should be avoided.  References • Agnivesh, “Charak Samhita” revised by Charaka & Dridhbala with “Ayurved Deepika commentary”, by Chkarapanidatta, edited by Vd. Jadavaji Trikamji Acharya, published by Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, Reprint-2008, Ch.Vi 6/5 pp.254.  • Acharya YT. Charaka: Charaka Samhita with Āyurveda Deepika Commentary of Chakrapani: Chaukhambha Orientalia; Varanasi 2002, 383,384  • Acharya Jadavaji Trikamji, editor. Charaka Samhita of Agnivesha, Sutra Sthana, Ch. 1/Ver. 54; 5th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Sanskrit Sanst han; 2001. • www.nhp.gov.in Read More► Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms And Ayurvedic Treatment

Amaravati, May 26 (IANS) The first phase of studies into the Covid cure devised by a Krishnapatnam-based herbal medicine practitioner was completed on Wednesday.The studies were organised under the directions of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). They were jointly conducted by the Regional Ayurvedic Research Centre in Vijaywada, and the SV Ayurveda College in Tirumala.Officials said that the researchers from the two institutions have completed their retrospective studies. The researchers spoke to 570 persons who had taken the Covid medicine prepared by Anandaiah, a herbal medicine practitioner belonging to Krishnapatnam in Nellore district.According to official sources, the feedback from these people has been transmitted online to the CCRAS.The next phase of research will include toxicity tests, and studies on animals.The Andhra Pradesh government had decided to rope in Central agencies to evaluate the ayurvedic remedy for Covid that a local practitioner claimed to have developed.The medication prepared by Anandiah has been attracting people from the surrounding areas over the last few days. However, distribution of medicine was halted after the Lok Ayukta stepped in following reports that Covid norms were being violated.Anandiah had become a local sensation after people in search of a cure for Covid began landing in droves at his doorsteps, after visuals of his treatment went viral on social media platforms.--IANSpvn/arm

Washington, May 24 (IANS) US' top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said he is "not convinced" Covid-19 developed naturally, and has called for an open investigation into China to unravel the virus' origins, the media reported.Fauci was asked during a Poynter event, "United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking", earlier this month, about whether he was confident that Covid developed naturally."No actually. I am not convinced about that, I think we should continue to investigate what went on in China until we continue to find out to the best of our ability what happened," Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was quoted as saying, Fox News reported on Sunday."Certainly, the people who investigated it say it likely was the emergence from an animal reservoir that then infected individuals, but it could have been something else, and we need to find that out. So, you know, that's the reason why I said I'm perfectly in favor of any investigation that looks into the origin of the virus," Fauci added.The Coronavirus was first reported from the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Reports have claimed of the virus' origin from a lab there.Further, Fauci called for an investigation into China during a Senate hearing last week, the New York Post reported.aceDo you think it's possible that Covid-19 arose from a lab accident a in Wuhan, and should it be fully investigated?" Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), a doctor, asked Fauci during a Senate hearing on May 11."That possibility certainly exists, and I am totally in favour of a full investigation of whether that could have happened," Fauci replied.Another Senator had claimed that funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had been funneled to the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology -- the Chinese lab that is believed to have played a role in the initial outbreak of Covid-19, the Fox News reported.Rand Paul specifically zeroed in on gain of function research -- which works on making pathogens deadlier or more easily transmissible. He alleged that a US virologist had been working with the Chinese institute on such research and said it was funded by the NIH."I do not have any accounting of what the Chinese may have done, and I'm fully in favour of any further investigation of what went on in China," Fauci said."However, I will repeat again, the NIH and NIAID categorically have not funded the gain of function research to be conducted in the Wuhan Institute of Virology," he addedFauci, who is also a top adviser to President Biden on the coronavirus pandemic, had in the initial months of the pandemic last year dismissed the theory that Covid originated from China. He stated that the virus most likely "evolved in nature and then jumped species", as opposed to being "artificially or deliberately manipulated".While the Trump administration officials have long argued there is a high chance Covid-19 was the result of a lab leak, the World Health Organization declared, last week, that the lab leak theory "extremely unlikely". However, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the research team's assessment on whether the virus entered the human population following a laboratory incident was not "extensive enough" and requires further investigation.White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, this week, the Biden administration has conveyed both publicly and privately that the Chinese government was "not transparent from the beginning", the report said.--IANSrvt/in