AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO BUILD IMMUNITY

WHAT IS IMMUNITY

Immunity is defined as the body’s ability to recognize germs to prevent them from causing illness.

TYPES OF IMMUNITY

1. INNATE IMMUNITY : It is the primary reaction of the frame’s immune machine to a damaging foreign substance while overseas materials. Along with micro organisms or viruses certain cells in the immune system can respond quickly and try to destroy them.
2. ACCQUIRED IMMUNITY: It is the adaptive immunity of immune system that is composed of highly specialized systemic cells and processes that take away pathogens or prevent their growth. It is of two types :

• Active immunity : It is induced by natural exposure to a pathogen or by vaccination .
• Passive immunity : It is achieve by transfer of antibodies to an individual who did not make the antibodies themselves.

CAUSES OF LOW IMMUNITY

1. Poor nutrition
2. Consumption of alcohol
3. Frequent infections
4. Weak intestine
5. Digestive issues
6. Smoking
7. Lack of sleep
8. Environmental toxins

COMMON SIGNS OF LOW IMMUNITY :

1. High stress levels
2. Frequent colds
3. Digestive problems
4. Constant fatigue
5. Abdominal pain
6. Skin diseases

WAYS TO IMPROVE IMMUNITY

1. Eat a nutrient rich diet
2. Regular exercise
3. Quality sleep
4. Wash hands
5. Stay hydrated
6. Minimize stress
7. Limit your sugar consumption
8. Natural supplements
9. Quit smoking
10. Drink more water

GOOD FOOD TO BOOST IMMUNITY :

• Onions
• Spinach
• Orange
• Milk
• Soup
• Blueberries
• Peppers
• Turmeric
• Carrot
• Ginger
• Broccoli

AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF IMMUNITY :

In Ayurveda immunity can be compared to ojas. Ojas is the essence part of all the dhatu and it is also mentioned as bala.It is considered as updhatu and shleshmika dravya in which predominant of jala and prithvi mahabhuta. Ojas is white in color,sweet like honey and qualities are snighdha,guru, picchila, mridu, shita, sthira and sukshma.

TYPES OF OJAS

1. Para ojas : Para ojas is defined as in which the soul is lodged after the union of sukra and sonita. The quantity of para ojaas is 8 drops. It resides in heart.
2. Apara ojas : Apara ojas indicate the potential source of strength. The quantity of apara ojas is ardha anjali. It circulates all over the body.

OJAS AND ITS IMPORTANCE:

It is the vital energy reserve that supports immunity. It also provide strength to manage stress, recover from injury, perform strenuous activities. It is important to build and maintain ojas lead to healthy and active life.

OJAS INCREASING HERBS :

1. Amla
2. Gokshura
3. Shatavari
4. Pippali
5. Bala
6. Guduchi
7. Ashwagandha
8. Turmeric

CHANDIGRAH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOE THE TREATMENTOF IMMUNITY BOOSTING:

1. Detox Juice

Detox juice is a nutritious juice that is extracted from berries and is a powerful cleanser of the blood. The juice contains many natural nutrients that increase the immunity of a person and prevent it from occurring any kind of disease. Regular intake of detox juice will improve the stamina, & strength of the individual.

Recommended Dosage – Take 30 ml twice daily with an equal amount of water.

2. Amrit tulsi ras

Amrit tulsi ras is Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) or tulsi is a powerful herb that has been used in Ayurveda and other traditional medical treatments in India for thousands of years. The small holy basil shrub with tiny flowers is considered a sacred plant in India. It was believed that the holy basil leaves had potent powers to flush out toxins from the body.

Recommended Dosage – 1 DROP of CAC Amrit tulsi ras in a glass of water/tea 4-5 times a day.

3. Immuno Boster Tablet

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet  twice daily with normal water.

4. Giloy Capsules

Giloy Capsules are herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. Giloy has been used in ayurvedic medicine since ages. It is also known as AMRITA  which  translates to root of immortality because of its abundant medicinal properties. It can be used in the form of capsules, juice and powder. But CAC capsules are highly effiecient as they contain required amount of Giloy in them and are 100% natural and safe. It is one of the best Rasayan of ayurveda that help Rejuvinate your body in all aspects.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 capsules twice daily with normal water.

5. Garlic capsules

CAC Garlic capsules are herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation.  It is used in diseases related to heart and  blood systems. In foods and beverages, fresh garlic, garlic powder and garlic oil are used to add flavour. It balances all the three doshas of body  i.e Vata, Pitta, Kapha and maintain healthy balance of these doshas. It is very effective for high cholesterol, diabetes and in high lipid levels. It is an anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, anti fungal and immuno modulator.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 capsules twice daily with normal water.