Treatment for After Effects Of COVID-19

BEAT AFTER EFFECTS OF COVID-19 WITH 

NUTRITIONAL ATTRIBUTES

As we all know, Corona virus is an apprehensive infectious disease. High dose anti- biotics and steroids are given to the patient to treat up to a level. They are good in treating infections, but they may have many side-effects. Here we can help you out in conquering those side-effects and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

The human body has a good healing capability, but we need to turbocharge that natural healing power occasionally 

 Here described are 3 step process which helps in beating post covid side effects and retaining good health.     

 1.  Lung rehabilitation:

    After being attacked by the powerful virus, lungs can get damaged to some extent. COVID-19 can affect the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose and throat) and the lower respiratory tract (wind pipe and lungs)

Healing lungs is the most important part in retaining normal heath. Lungs regular functionality will drive human body in a consistent routine.

Breathing exercises for lungs health: The breathing exercise will increase lung capacity and functionality. In yoga there are many techniques to improve lungs health like:  Pranayamam, Kapalabathi. Bhujangasana & more.               

Practicing these yoga techniques helps to retain the normal functions of the lungs.

Concentrated Intake:   Avoid smoking, alcohol and allergic foods for few days as they keep pressuring lungs.  Turmeric milk, Ginger khada, will clear the lungs infection and foods like boiled egg, apple, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables, green tea helps in proper functioning of lungs.

2. Detoxification: It is the process of removing toxins from the body. After taking a long & the vigorous medication our body gets overloaded with toxins, this can keep compression on liver and kidneys. In addition to this Stomach intestine, skin, & cell membranes will also be affected in some cases. So this detoxification is very important in retaining normal health.

There were many techniques for this detoxification. Detox drinks include:  

1.     Apple cider vinegar

2.     Coriander juice

3.     ABCS spices / juice (Apple, Beetroot, Carrot, Spinach)

4.     Lemon water & honey

5.     Cucumber & mint juice

6.     Cinnamon/ Ginger Tea

7.     Lemon tea

8.     Cranberry juice

9. Water stored in copper utensil overnight. 

Taking any of these drinks on an empty stomach in the morning detoxifies the body.  

Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water also benefits of detoxification to some extent.

Fasting one day in a week, without solid food and taking only fruits and salads or juices will clear the build-up toxins in the body and also improves immunity.  (An Age old detoxification method used in India)

Taking detoxification 3-4 days in a week is advisable.

3. Management diet plan (Healthy & Nutritious): 

“Choosing a Balanced diet Result a Healthy Lifestyle”.

Infectious disease exterminates human body’s energy and strength. To overcome the weakness one should take a good nutritious food. Increase Protein & calcium intake. Taking multi-vitamin & multi-mineral tablets for few days is advisable. 

Try to eat as many natural foods as possible, which do not require cooking to like fruits, raw veggies as salad, dry fruits, sprouts, milk, yogurt and paneer, which will increase antioxidants and improves  immune system.

A nutritionist can help with full body examination, determines the deficiencies and gives a customized diet plan to retain and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

4. Gastritis and Acidity: Using antibiotics and pain killers can rise side-effects like gastric trouble and acidity too. Get relief from that through some home remedies.

      * Small and frequent meals are advisable

      * Avoid hot beverages on an empty stomach. 

      * Mint water  (Mint soaked overnight) in the morning

      * Water stored in copper utensil in the empty stomach

      * Avoid caffeine 

      * Add high fiber and low fat foods in the diet.

      * Fruits like Banana, guava and berries are good for acidity

      * For instant relief take buttermilk with jeera powder. 

 5. Avoid stress: Stress prolonged for a long time can contribute to serious effects on brain, heart and blood pressure. Practice some stress relief techniques like meditation or yoga. Create a well-favored environment around to avoid stress and depression.

6. Physical activeness: Physically being active can improve the quality of health and reduce the risk of many life diseases. Simple physical activities at home keep your body active and give mental peace & calmness. Avoid sedentary lifestyle.                                     

 One can’t assess the exact side-effects raised after recovering from COVID-19. Here mentioned is a generic supportive treatment for people recovered from such infectious disease. For any case severity do visit a physician. 

Hope this article helps for fast recovery and developing a better &  healthy lifestyle. 

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Sri harshini

Nutrition writer.