Millions of people lost their lives following the spread of the COVID-19. With no vaccination available to the public so far, one can fight this pandemic by taking correct precautionary measures, building immunity, and abiding by the government regulations.

Notably, the extent to which a virus can affect the human body depends on the severity of the infection it can cause to the recipient. In the case of SARS-CoV-2, the virus is always undergoing a dramatic structural change the moment it is transferred from one body to another.

As the global community is grappling with the imminent dangers that this virus poses to humanity, here are a few key measures that can help fight this pandemic.

1) Eat right, follow a balanced diet:

Although a nutritious diet should be followed from an early age, it is important to boost the intake during COVID. Restrict yourself from food rich in sodium, unhealthy fat, and added sugars. The food you have every day should be rich in carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, which can be compensated by food items like milk curd, chapati, paneer, pulses, sesame oil, almond oil, walnut, dry fruits, etc. For vitamins and minerals, it is advisable to add fruits and vegetables to the diet. Prebiotic yogurt and probiotic milk are some of the other supplements that are a must.

2) Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day:

Staying hydrated is the best way to fight Coronavirus disease because it flushes out all the toxins from the body. Some of the immunity booster drinks that one should take regularly include fresh fruit juices and coconut water. These help in maintaining the sodium, potassium levels in the body, improving the Ph levels that boost immunity.

3) Sleep for 7-8 hours in a day:

Sleeping is not just rejuvenating but is also a great immunity booster. Probably, sleeping is the easiest way to increase immunity. The human body repairs naturally during sleep. Not having enough sleep reduces the body’s efficiency to fight diseases.

4) Take immunity-boosting vitamins:

A lot of supplements are available in the market that can externally increase your immunity levels. Talk to your doctor and start taking multi-vitamins regularly as prescribed by him. It must be mentioned that doctors nowadays are prescribing multivitamin capsules with zinc to boost immunity.

5) Avoid alcohol and smoking:

Smoking and consuming alcohol can hamper the body’s immune system, beyond repair. Therefore, it is advised to keep away from alcohol, tobacco, and other substances causing addiction as they reduce your immunity.

6) Practice good hygiene:

The best way to fight COVID is by not allowing the pathogen to find refuge in your body. And the easiest way to ensure that is to practice good hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly before and after you eat food. Meanwhile, you should also sanitize your hands every 30 minutes. Maintaining social distancing and avoiding crowded places are some of the other protocols that need to be followed.

7) Be active:

Popular researches have shown that regular exercise helps the body to produce antibodies and T-cells. Increased blood circulation helps these elements to circulate inside the body more rapidly. Sweating helps in removing toxins from the body, which energizes the cells and improves metabolism. Regular exercise is also known to reduce the stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, wearing the brain cells less. This phenomenon also strengthens the immune system. Exercise helps in increasing body temperature, which inadvertently kills pathogens.

However, do not limit yourself to physical activity alone. Practicing meditation can also reduce stress levels, which is a major cause of a weakened immune system.

Washing hands every half an hour or using the sanitizer when not at home, wearing a mask to cover your nose and mouth, and staying in isolation when ill are some of the other healthy habits one can stick to during the COVID times.

Having said that, COVID or no-COVID, it is important to always stay healthy. As the saying goes “health is wealth”, it must be remembered that if you are healthy and fit, you can reach new milestones and achieve great feats. Psychologists, these days, suggest that people should keep a record of their own, writing down things they have achieved daily. This would help them stay motivated and encourage them to continue the pursuit of health.