Prevention is better than cure. Covid 19 pandemic has been a part of our daily lives since march 2020, but with huge number of new cases daily, it remains as important as ever to stay vigilant and know how to protect ourself from corona virus.

Besides vaccination and Virus exposure, enhancing the bodys natural defence system immunity is important in maintaining optimum health.

Siddha system of medicine is a holistic approach to combat of lifestyle disease and promotes the health in entire society.

Proper diet and life style practice can keep ourself protected from any disease.

What is sidtha lifestyle?

1) Pranayamam

Prana means breathing yama means control. Breathing control techniques are pranayamam.

2) Proper diet

What we eat and drink can affect our bodys ability to prevent fight and recover infections. Healthy and traditional Indian food may prevent Covid 19 by supporting immune system.

3.Practice yoga asanangkal

Yoga is one way you can naturally uplift our vitality without having to step out of the comfort of our home during this lockdown,

The benefit of yoga is not limited to stress relief and mental wellness only.

Yoga can recharge our body, rejuvenate, get rid of toxins, negative energy and keep our vital organ! functioning well besides boost our immune system.

Certain pores can help fight oxidative. Stress which poses a risk to the healthy cells.

4.Take adequet rest

Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune system.

Corona somnia is a new term that refers to sleep problems related to the pandemic.

Meditation before sleep is the answer for adequate sleep.

5.Fight fear

Chanting mantras daily can keep ourselves calm and free from anxiety problem.

6.Follow Do s and Donts

must be aware of all the Do s and Donts of coronavirus, then we can be safe from this deadly virus to a high extent.

7.Oil Bath

In ancient siddha medicine system, oil bath is known as Ennai Kuliyal. Gingely oil has specific dosha balancing properties. Regular oil bath can build resisting power of the body.

8.Nasal instillation

Application of medicated oil in to nose.

eg

• Sesame oil
• Anu oil
• Shad bindu tailam
• Cow ghee
• Coconut oil

Can apply before going out from home.

9.Gargle mouth

• Gargle mouth with warm water added with Turmeric and Himalayan salt
• Gargle with tribala choornam mix water
• Gargle with one or two drops of  Tendral oil
• Gargle with water Athimaturam mixed water.

10.Siddha Supplements

• Nellika legiyam helps to boost our Immunity and this help us to stay safe from corona.
• Athimaduram,
• Chitraratai,
• Agasthiar Phlegm tea,
• Thoothuvelai nei,
• Adha thodai monapagu

are used and renowned for their anti viral properties.

11.Siddha herbs

• Thulasi can balance kabha in the body. Thulasi is reknown for its anti-viral properties and also stimulates the digestive system.
• Athimaturam can soothe an irritated throat and strengthen our immunity.
• Seenthil is natural fever suppressant. It possesses anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.