Natural Medicine

To Prevent COVID-19
- Dr Asha ND
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 What is COVID - 19
• COVID-19 is the abbreviated
name for novel coronavirus
disease 2019, which is a
respiratory illness that spreads
from person to person.
• The coronavirus outbreak first
started in Wuhan, China in
December 2019.
• As of now, it is spread in more than
210 countries, affected more than
55 million people and killed more
than 1.5 million people
 Symptoms of COVID - 19

Some people may not develop any symptoms at all

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Transmission of COVID - 19
• Coughs or sneezes from
Infected Person
• Touching Contaminated
Objects and touching face,
nose, eyes and mouth
Complications of COVID - 19

Bronchitis Pneumonia

Kidney
Death
Failure
Tests for COVID - 19
• Swab Test – A special swab is used to take a
sample from nose or throat
• Nasal aspirate – A saline solution will be
injected into nose and, then a sample is
taken with a light suction
• Sputum Test – Sputum is collected in a
special cup or a swab is used to take a
sample from nose.
• Blood test – A blood sample is taken from a
vein in the arm.
Treatment for COVID - 19
• To date, there are no specific vaccines or
medicines for COVID-19.
• Around 80% of infected persons recover
without any need to seek care.
• Older people, people with Diabetes,
Hypertension, Heart disease are at
increased risk for more severe illness
• So, Prevention of Corona by keeping social
distance, hygiene measures and improving
immunity is necessary.
How to Prevent COVID - 19
 CDC Recommendations

Avoid Avoid Stay

Cover
• Avoid close • Avoid • Stay at • Cover your
contact with touching home if you cough and
anyone who your mouth, are sick. sneeze using
is sick. nose, and a tissue
eyes.
 CDC Recommendations

Wash Clean and disinfect Wear

• Wash your hands • Clean and • Wear Facemasks

regularly with disinfect any to prevent the
soap and water objects and spread of the
surfaces touched disease
with a cleaning
wipe or spray.
Natural lifestyle to improve Immunity
• Eat healthy nutritious food
• Exercise for 30 minutes daily
• Have 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep
• Expose your body to morning sunlight
for 30 minutes daily
• Avoid smoking, and alcohol
• Reduce stress and practice relaxation
• Fast once in a week or fortnight
• Use an HEPA air purifier and Negative
ion generator in home
Natural Diet to improve Immunity
• Eat high Vitamin C foods like
Oranges, Grapefruit and Guava
• Eat high zinc foods like legumes,
seeds and nuts
• Eat Vitamin A rich foods like Carrots,
Tomato, Coriander, Spinach, Mango
• Eat a high vegetarian protein foods
like sprouts, and nuts

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Natural Diet to improve Immunity
• Drink 10 to 12 glasses of pure warm
water daily
• Eat probiotic foods like yoghurt,
kefir, miso, etc
• Avoid White Sugar, Fried foods,
animal foods and processed foods
• Avoid cold soft drinks, ice water and
ice drinks
Top herbs to Support Immunity
• Ginger
• Liquorice
• Turmeric
• Black pepper
• Ashwagandha
• Ginseng
• Reishi Mushrooms
• Garlic and Onion
• Olive oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar
Nutritional Supplements
to Support Immunity
• Vitamin C 1000 mg daily
• Zinc 40 mg daily
• Vitamin B complex – 50 mg daily
• Vitamin D 1000 IU daily
• Echinacea syrup 1 tsp daily
• Astragalus extract - 500 to 1000 mg
• Selenium 400 mcg daily
• Flaxseed oil – one tablespoon daily
Immunity Building smoothie
• Ingredients
• Carrots, apple, amla two each
• ¼ pine apple, 1 piece ginger
• Blueberries, cranberries, apricot,
raisins few each
• Turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, 2
gm each
• Process
• Blend all the above in a blender
and make it into a smoothie
• Drink it once or twice a day
Herbal Tea to improve Immunity
• Ingredients
• Ginger, Black pepper, Mint,
Basil leaves, clove, Cinnamon –
each 2 grams
• Process
• Boil all the herbs in 200 ml hot
water until it becomes 100 ml
• Strain and add a teaspoon of
honey and lemon juice
• Drink it hot twice a day
Golden Milk to Support Immunity
• Ingredients
• Cow milk or Almond Milk,
2 gms each of Turmeric,
Black pepper, Cardamom
• Process
• Boil all the herbs in 200 ml of milk
until it becomes 150 ml
• Add a teaspoon of honey and
a pinch of saffron
• Drink it hot before going to bed
 Mind Body Medicine to improve Immunity
• Don’t Panic and Fear
• Keep a Positive attitude on life – Know
that “This too shall pass”.
• Practice Yogasanas for 30 minutes daily
• Practice Pranayama like Bhastrika and
Kapalabhati to strengthen lungs and
expel any harmful microorganism
• Practice Meditation daily to reduce
stress
 Natural treatments
to prevent infections

Apply Coconut oil or Cow ghee in both Steam Inhalation with Turmeric or Gargle with warm salt or turmeric
nostrils twice a day fresh mint leaves or Eucalyptus oil water twice a day
Thank You
Dr Asha ND