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Natural Ways to Boost Immunity with Ayurvedic Remedies

The immune system is the body’s defence against the infectious micro-organisms or foreign invaders. The immune cells play a major role to stop the entry of pathogenic bacteria and viruses into the body. These cells are lymphocytes or T-cells which directly fight invading molecules and B-cells which produce antibodies that destroy harmful molecules.

Causes of low immune levels

Genetics
Stress
Pollution
Metabolic disorder
Virus
Poor diet

Symptoms of low immunity

You get tired easily
Fatigue
Dark circles start to appear
You can slip into depression and insomnia
You get more susceptible to catch cold and cough quickly, and other infections too

Natural Ways to Boost Immunity

Ayurveda is the oldest medicinal system in the world, which originated in the Vedic culture of India, gives the power to the body that prevents the development of diseases, is called immunity. If the immune system is strong, it destroys the causes of illness.

1. Keep the Immune System in balance by eating the right foods:

(A)Garlic:

Garlic is a natural immune booster. Garlic enhances immune system functions and has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities.
Garlic has active ingredient allicin thathelps to fight infections. It has vitamins C and B6 that help to boost the immune system.
Eat 2 to 3 raw cloves of garlic on an empty stomach daily. Also, add crushed garlic to your dishes.

(B)Turmeric

Turmeric has antioxidants (like curcumin) that are important for immune system. Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, makes the cells more resistant to infection.
Drink a glass of turmeric milk daily. Also, include turmeric in your cooking.

(C)Probiotics Yogurt

Eating probiotics yogurt every day is one of the best home remedies for low immunity. Probiotics yogurt contains billions of probiotics that help strengthen your immune system.
It supports the development of white blood cells and antibodies, which reduces infections.

(D). Lemon

Lemon contains vitamin C, which plays an important role in boosting your immunity. Lemon also helps in removing toxins from the body as well as helping maintaining your body weight.
Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of lukewarm water.
Drink it on an empty stomach each morning.

(E). Green Tea

Regularly taking green tea is simple home remedy to boost immunity. The antioxidants in green tea protect the body from free-radical damage, which is essential to keep the immune system strong.

Steep a green tea bag in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bag, add honey and drink it.
Drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea daily.

(F)Ginger

According to Ayurveda, ginger is a good remedy to boost immunity. Ginger helps to break down toxins which are accumulated in the body. Ginger also improves blood circulation. Include ginger into your diet is easy because it can be consumed in liquid, powder, dried and juice forms.

(G)Mulethi (root of liquorice

Mulethi contains anti-microbial agents that detect and attack unwanted bacteria and germs.
The uniqueness of Mulethi is its capacity to treat digestive and respiratory conditions or discomforts. Particularly Mulethi helps to reduce the severity of ulcers, acidity levels and other inflammatory discomforts.

(H)Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Amla helps in body’s natural digestion process and also helps your body to absorb nutrients from the foods.
Amla can also strengthens and supports your liver function by excrete toxins from your body.

(I)Tulsi

The leaves of the Tulsi plant relieve coughs, sore throats, mouth infection, skin problems, headaches and boosts immunity.

2. Do Yoga and Meditation

Yoga is a natural immunity booster. According to study, yoga and meditation positively affects the immune response in the body.
Antibiotics and other medicines help to recover from the disease but do not improve the body immunity. Yoga and meditation is one of the most effective and natural immunity boosters.

3. Exercise Regularly According to Your Dosha

Exercise makes you feel healthier and more energetic. Physical activity make free of bacteria from lungs and air pipes.

4.Get Good Sleep

During deep sleep, the immune system releases proteins called cytokines. . A lack of sleep disturbs this process. It can cause diabetes, heart disease, depression, and other illnesses.

5. Limit the intake of Alcohol

Alcohol can damage white blood cells movability. Alcohol also combines with red blood cells caused red blood cells massed together which reduces the flow of oxygen to many vital organs.

Shilajit Capsules as the best anti-aging supplement

In India, Shilajit has been used since ages. The Vedas have references of shilajit as used by the ancient health physicians in numerous ways for curing number of health problems. Although, scientific benefits of shilajit is still under research but Planet Ayurveda recommends its use as a dietary and best anti-aging supplement only. It can be used as a supplement only and should not be taken in place of proper medical treatment.

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Charak Samhita Sthana 1st chapter deals with anti-aging treatments which consists of 4 chapters. It deals with anti-aging recipes using Triphala, Long pepper, Amla and Shilajit.

In this article, we are going to discuss the properties of Shilajit as an anti-aging Rasayana.

Shilajit Qualities and Uses

Botanical Name: Asphaltum

In Ayurveda, Shilajit is known as conqueror of mountains or destroyer of weakness.

Shilajit Qualities

Astringent taste
Not very sour
Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion.
Neither too hot/nor too cold
It exudes from the stones/ores of the four types of metals—gold, silver, black iron and copper. The shilajit obtained from the black iron ore is the best.
Its potency increases by impregnating it with the Kashaya of herbs which can alleviate Vata, Pitta and kapha.
Impregnation can be done by these drugs individually or by all of them taken together.
It is rich in anti-oxidants that our body requires to flush out toxins. Because it is rich in anti-oxidants, many people take it as a natural supplement for anti-aging.
It is rich in Humic acid and Fulvic acid
It helps to increase stamina and vigor.
It is considered as a good Ayurvedic supplement for relieving stress and mind relaxation.
Anti-oxidants present in Shilajit help in the rejuvenation of brain cells.
The trace elements present in Shilajit act as co-enzyme factors that help in enzyme action.

Shilajit used as Rasayana

Shilajit capsules is immersed into the hot decoction of the drugs that are prescribed for alleviating the aggravation of the doshas and after it has absorbed the decoction, it should be immersed again. This process must be repeated for 7 days. For example, Shilajit mixed with iron in the powder form must be taken with milk.

Benefits of taking Shilajit

It prevents aging and diseases.
Shilajit is an elixir for a long life.
It is an excellent herb for promoting sturdiness in the body.
It also promotes intellect and memory.

How long Must Shilajit be taken?

For excellent effect – Shilajit must be taken for 7 weeks.
For moderate effect – Shilajit must be taken for 3 weeks.
For very little effect – Shilajit can be taken for 1 week.

Varieties of Shilajit and their utility

1. Shilajit obtained from the stones containing gold – Stones of metal like gold in the mountains get heated up by the sun and exudate that comes out in the form of smooth and clean gum is known as “Shilajit”.

Properties of Shilajit obtained from the stones containing gold

Sweet and bitter in taste.
Undergoes pungent taste after digestion.

2. Shilajit obtained from the stone containing silver

It has pungent taste
It is white and cooling in nature.
Undergoes sweet taste after digestion.

3. Shilajit obtained from the stones containing copper

It is bitter in taste
Undergoes hot and pungent taste after digestion.

In addition to these varieties, there are exudates that look like the gum of Guggulu (Commifora mukul). Its properties are

It is bitter and saline in taste.
It is cooling in nature.
Undergoes pungent taste after digestion.
It is derived from the stone containing iron. This variety of Shilajit is the best among all.

All these types of Shilajit having the smell of cow’s urine are useful in all types of therapies. However, for the rejuvenation therapy, the variety of Shilajit derived from the stone containing iron is more useful.

In diseases caused by Vata – Pitta imbalance – gold containing stones are beneficial.
In diseases caused by Kapha – Pitta imbalance – silver containing stones are beneficial.
In diseases caused by Kapha imbalance – copper containing stones are beneficial.
In all the three doshas – iron containing stones are beneficial.

Shilajit capsules of Planet Ayurveda

Shilajit capsules of planet Ayurveda is the best supplement for anti-aging which is also beneficial in preventing a large number of diseases. The major reason of efficacy is attributed to the richness in humic compounds, an individual will start getting the result within 5-7 days of its usage. It can also be used as a natural rejuvenator by anyone who wants to feel anti-aging benefits of shilajit. Its medicinal properties make it a good adaptogen, rejuvenative, restorative and “Rasayana”.

Shilajit capsules of Planet Ayurveda are 100% pure, natural and contain high quality extract of potent Shilajit resin. It is procured from the best available trees under completely hygienic conditions. At Planet Ayurveda, the manufacturing of capsules is done in closed germ-free environment and the packaging of the Shilajit capsules is done with minimum human intervention. Planet Ayurveda strives to bring you anything but the best.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice daily with plain water or with milk.

Foods that cause burning sensation and heavy foods must be avoided.
Horse gram (Kultha) must be avoided forever or till such time as the person has the effects of Shilajit in his body.

Reason for avoiding Kultha (horse gram) in diet while taking Shilajit –
It is a well-established fact that horse gram is an excellent drug for breaking stones. By taking Shilajit, the body of a person becomes like a stone to effect sturdiness in it. Therefore, horse gram and Shilajit have mutually contra-indicating effects. So, it is prohibited for an individual who is used or has used Shilajit.

Ingredients that can be taken with Shilajit

Milk
Buttermilk
Water
Decoction of different types of drugs.

Uses of Shilajit

There is no curable disease in the universe which is not effectively cured by Shilajit when administered at the appropriate time, in the combination of suitable drugs or by adopting a suitable method. When administered to a healthy person, it produces immense energy.