In Ayurveda immunity is known as Vyadhishamatva; Sahaja bala; Kalaja bala; Yuktikrita bala; Ojas; Immunity.
The word VYADHIKSHAMATVA is made up of two words; Vyadhi (disease) and Kshamatva (suppress or overcome).
According to Ayurveda, Vyadhi is a condition which come into existence as consequence of non-equilibrium between Doshas (physiological factors i.e., vata, pitta & kapha), Dhatus (tissues systems) and Malas (excretory products of body). These factors in their normal status are responsible in maintaining the physical and psychological health. The other word, “Kshamatva” is derived from, “Kshamus sahane” which means to be patient or composed to suppress anger, to keep quite or to resist.
Vyadhiksamatva (immunity) is of tremendous importance in the daily wellness of human beings, for prevention and recovery from diseases. When etiological factors come in contact with the body they try to produce disease. At the same time the body tries to resist the disease. This power of the body, which prevents the development of diseases or resists a developed disease, is called Immunity. Therefore Vyadhikshamatwa
means the factor which limits the pathogenesis and opposes the strength of disease.
Natural Immunity Boosters
- Drinking water in various formats can benefit different aspects of your health. You can start by simply drinking enough water, particularly if you feel like you might be getting sick. Water helps to carry oxygen to your body cells, which results in properly functioning systems. It also works in removing toxins from the body, so drinking more of it could help prevent toxins from building up and having a negative impact on your immune system.
- There are a lot of foods, fruits, and vegetables that can naturally enhance your immune system. One of the easiest ways to improve your immunity is to have a healthy and wholesome diet. Some of the immunity-boosting herbs are garlic, black cumin, and licorice. Add these to your diet for a healthier and happy immune system.
- Various preventive measures have been doing the talks to keep the Coronavirus at bay. The new one being Jal Neti, which is a yoga procedure to clean the nasal cavity. In Jal Neti, salted lukewarm water is used to remove the congestion and blockages of nasal as well as respiratory regions. Jal Neti helps to keep you free from many diseases and also facilitates smooth breathing process through the nostrils. Water is poured into one of the nostrils and then that water comes out easily from the other nostril.
Benefits of Jal Neti :
Relieves Sinusitis
Eye Diseases
Psycho-spiritual Health
Cough and Cold
Drowsiness
Vyadhikshamatva, not only we can keep at bay the physical bodily ailments but also definitely prevent various psychosocial discrepancies. So concluding from above, an oja depleted body is breeding ground of various physical and mental diseases. Hence, for attaining good Vyadhikshamatva, we should use various regimens.
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Very informative and useful article. Learned a lot. Thank you.