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YOGA
The pandemic has become a health alert that brought hygiene and importance. Social distance and wearing a mask are the new normal that we must not discard any soon. While all these health protocols are under practice people are looking for ways to boost their immunity to fight the infection. Yoga is a physical activity that helps you build immunity and mental health.
You have 4 different poses that help you with boosting immunity. You gain confidence over your health and will be able to combat the virus. But don’t forget to follow the pandemic protocols are the priority. Yoga practice is just an addition for your health and well being.
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Which yoga poses can promote immunity?
1. Pranayama
If there is any nervous stress then you can practice this yoga pose. It is a basic pose that is like a warm up to your yoga session. It relieves the stress and tension of your mind. When you are under stress the heart rate becomes abnormal. So practicing this yoga pose, you can maintain a healthy heart rate.
Steps to practice
Come into a sitting position on the floor with crossed legs.
Open your chest and stiff your shoulders.
Place your hands on your thighs and take a deep breathe in that stretches your spine automatically.
Then gently breathe out and relax.
Repeat the breathing pattern for 10 times holding the position.
2. Uttanasana
You must always have such yoga poses or exercises in your physical routine. It helps in relieving the congestion and protects the sinuses, mucus membranes. The yoga pose is to rejuvenate your immune system.
Steps to practice
Start with a standing position and stretch your feet apart.
Bend down your back and bend your knees and relax your hips.
Now place your hands on your thighs. You can even hold your ankles for support. Hold it for 5 second and relax. Repeat the exercise with the same steps.
As you master this yoga pose, you can place your palms on the floor.
3. Viparita karani
This yoga pose inverts the body position and aids in relieving the stress. It promotes the blood flow and increases the never connections to function better. Not only that but this exercise is for the people who are suffering with fertility issues.
Steps to practice
Spread a yoga mat on the floor and sit facing towards the wall.
Now gently move your legs in the ari by moving your hips and pelvis. Be careful with the movements as you are a beginner.
Work up until your heels.be placed against the wall. Make sure there is no extra pressure on your back or hamstrings.
Stay in the position for 5-10 minutes and relax. You can even place a cushion under your buttocks for comfort and folded towel under your head.
4. Matsyasana
Fish pose is a must practice exercise if your aim is to increase immunity. It detoxifies your system and enhances the energy levels. The yoga pose opens the nasal passages and takes off any congestion. If you have chest congestion or congestion in your nose then you must include this exercise in your routine.
Steps to practice
Start with a lotus pose and lay down stretching your legs.
Now raise your head and chest to resemble the fish pose.
Let your chest be relaxed and open your shoulders. Stretch your arms wide.
Your buttocks, thighs must be placed on the floor along with the head.
Meanwhile your back and shoulders must be off the floor. Hold the position for 2-3 minutes.
5. Puttrovatasana
benefits. It opens your chest and frees the lungs for better breathability. You are often experiencing respiratory tract issues then start practicing this exercise.
It strengthens your legs, arms and hips as it creates a stretch. You can increase the body balance as you hold the upward plank position. You are training your body for effective endurance with this pose.
Steps to practice
Start with seated position by placing your palms back of your hips.
Elevate your hips off the floor along with thighs and then press the heels into the floor.
You must acquire the whole support on your palms and feet.
Drop your head back slowly. Don’t rush while putting your head downwards.
Stay in the position for 5-6 deep breaths and relax.
If you are happy with your health then it is good but making yoga a routine is for your best health. We have picked yoga poses specially for an immunity boost to combat the infections.
The pandemic effect changed the view of healthcare. It is now more than just diet and hygiene. The infectious microorganisms are allover. Even your house can cause infections and allergies.
If you are failing to protect your house from certain harmful factors then there are higher chances of people in the house falling sick. The habits and fixes to make your house safer are not always expensive but affordable and quite possible.
Here we are including the affordable ways to make your home a healthier place even post pandemic. These protective ways are to save you from the disturbing health conditions.
How to make your home healthier and safer? Detox your house
Body detox that removes impurities and toxins from the system is important to prevent infections. Similarly, house detox is important as well. The most dangerous factor in your house that contributes to allergies is dust. So, get the dust under control.
Dust is a combination of harmful chemicals including lead, pesticides and other chemicals. An expensive option to reduce dust at home is to change the carrying with wood, cork or tile. An affordable option to vacuum regularly along with corners, moving furniture and floorboard to eliminate the accumulated dust.
Another step is to examine the lead and radon levels at your home. These are the chemicals that cause brain damage in a foetus and children if untreated. A main source of lead is old paint that is banned already. If your house is built before 1978 then you must get it checked to prevent the health problems.
If you are using pesticides to remove the insects, cockroaches, mites then it may lead to asthma, learning disabilities and brain development in children. The best practice to replace pesticides is to use other ways like covering the food, cleaning the plates. Seal the cracks in your home to prevent the entry of any insects.
Use chemical less cleaning products
The cleaning products are a potent formula of chemicals. Ammonia in the products can lead to lungs constrict. These chemicals can impact the health of kids with asthma.
The best cleaning products are which have the labels “biodegradable” “phosphate free” or “petroleum free”. If you have no access
for these products then look for cheaper but safe options like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, hydrogen peroxide.
Purify your tap water
Tap water is contaminated with microorganisms and impurities. Ensure that you are drinking filtered tap water which is healthier and safer. A study tested 10 best selling bottled water which contains 38 harmful components similar to tap water and it includes bacteria, fertilizer, chemicals. Though you are staying in a locality with a good water supply, it may contain the chemicals like lead, chlorine, pesticides. So, you must consider purifying the drinking water to eliminate these harmful chemicals. You can install a well doing water purifier which removes the contaminants like chemicals, microorganisms, dust and dirt at different levels of filtrations.
Ditch nicotine addiction
Nicotine direct intake can be a life threatening habit. But you must realize that secondhand smoking is as damaging as direct intake. Additionally, smoking reduces the ability of fighting against infections and inflammation. It deteriorates your immune system health. A study says, 40% American children are exposed to secondhand smoking at home and it leads to asthma.
Another benefit of not smoking is you can save money and secure your health. You can reach out to a doctor, mental health counselor to overcome the habit of smoking. You can save your health and people around you from the effects of nicotine.
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