What is Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that can cause severe illness, such as pneumonia, MERS and SARS ( Severe acute respiratory syndrome ). In humans the virus causes Respiratory Infections. The virus causes symptoms of viral pneumonia and has caused over 3000+ deaths reported worldwide.

What are the signs and symptoms of coronavirus?

The common symptoms of coronavirus are Fever, Dry Cough, Mild Breathing Difficulties at the outset, Gastrointestinal issues, Diarrhea and general Body Aches.

Severe symptoms of coronavirus are High Fever, Pneumonia, Kidney Failure and Death.

Is Coronavirus contagious? How is transmitted?

Yes, coronavirus is contagious. It is said that the mutating abilities of the coronavirus are what make it so contagious.The virus can be spread from animals to people. But it also can be spread by coughing, sneezing and through close contact with an infected person or an object carrying the virus.

How to Prevent yourself from getting affected by Coronavirus ?

Coronavirus affects the persons’ respiratory system majorly. There is no vaccine present to prevent the infection. So the best way to prevent the infection is to avoid yourself from being exposed to the virus. Following are some preventive actions that helps to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses –

Avoid going outside when you are feeling sick. Stay at home Avoid close contact with the people who are sick. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds or use hand sanitizers. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid contact with live animals Avoid Undercooked or raw meat and animal products. Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing with a tissue and then throw it into the trash. Seek early medical help. Your biology and immune system is much strong and powerful than you think it is. So, do not over think, Stop thinking negatively.

Coronavirus majorly affects persons’ respiratory system. So, Strengthening the respiratory system can help exclusively. Ways to strengthen your respiratory system are:

Diet:

Foods, you can eat:

Apricots – Vitamin A present in apricots help respiratory tract linings and lower the risk of lung infections.

Broccoli – Highly antioxidant green vegetable with NRF2-dependent characteristics.

Walnuts – Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Helps fight respiratory ailments.

Beans – Rich in antioxidants which fight off radicals.

Add Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Herbal tea and Basil to your diet.

Foods to avoid:

Avoid all dairy products – Milk, Curd, Yoghurt.

Avoid eating meat.

Avoid Sugar and candies.

Breathing techniques to strengthen your respiratory system:

Bhastrika Pranayam – Bhastrika Pranayam balances and induces healing energy in the body. It drains excess Phlegm from the lungs. It massively increases vitality and strengthens the respiratory system. It calms the mind and focuses healing energy.

Sit in any comfortable position, roll the shoulders back and keep your spine straight. You are going to make a fist with your and get it next to your chest. While inhaling you are going to take the hands up and open the palms. Then exhale with the force and get the hands in the same position that you started ( Fist next to the Chest ). Inhale Forceful up and Exhale forceful down. Use the chest and not the abdomen. Repeat this action 15 times and then stop & relax. Take 30 seconds break and again repeat it 25 times. You will feel calm, relaxed and lightheaded.

Best time to perform is in the morning.

Rapid Fire Breathing – sit in a comfortable position and keep your spine straight. Close your eyes. Now you are going to take rapid deep breaths in and out through your mouth. Inhale through your mouth as much as you can and exhale through your mouth as much you can. Do this 30 times without any break, rapidly one after another. Then after the last breath ( 30th Breath ) stop and don’t breath air for as much time you can. You might be surprised to see that you can easily stay without breathing for 1 minute or more after performing rapid fir breathing. Then when you can’t resist, take a deep breath in and hold it as much as you can and then release it. You might feel tingling sensations in your head and body.

Apply Eucalyptus Oil :- It is one of the most beneficial and supernatural oil. It improves respiratory conditions, relives cough, fights infections, reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system.

Dealing with anxiety about Coronavirus

The information overload and sudden storm of news reports surrounding the coronavirus have led to a wide-spread public panic. This panic is causing delays in treatment, and there have been reports of increased discrimination against Asian people, globally.

During times like these, it is necessary to remain calm and treat others with emapthy. To be able to do so, we need to learn how to manage our anxiety regarding Coronavirus.

Meditation can help us regulate our breathing and keep the stress away. Meditation countre’s our body’s stress response. This stress response is the one that leads to increased heart rate and blood pressure.

The effects of meditation have even been recorded in MRIs performed on various test-subjects.

Meditation helps us slow our thoughts down and understand the fickle nature of anxious thoughts. Understanding the intensity of our anxiety is also very helpful in combating it.

In Conclusion:

The most important thing to remember is not to panic and buy into false information. Avoid paranoia when noticing symptoms, in yourself or others. To fight the virus, remember to maintain regular hygiene, and take special precautions mentioned above. The signs can be confusing with common flu, so it is best to stay alert and careful and visit your doctor.

Following the tips above will help you maintain overall health as well. The suggestions will not just fight the coronavirus but fight illnesses with common symptoms