Dr. Sharad Kulkarni (Ayurveda) explains how Ayurveda can help boost your immunity to fight against viruses like COVID-19. The COVID-19 crisis has led to high levels of psychological distress and a major impact on mental health, especially in vulnerable groups such as healthcare workers. Such distress is accompanied by alterations in immune function, including an increased risk of viral respiratory tract infections. The immune system plays a critical role in our response to infectious diseases. The immune system is the body’s multi-level defense network against potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. The role of psychosocial factors in increasing susceptibility to viral respiratory tract infection is well documented (Acharya, 1992). Further, Poor mental health conditions, including stress and depression, are associated with increased risk of acute respiratory infections.
Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur (life) and Veda (science or knowledge).
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