How to stop the transmission of Covid-19 

        This post will help to prevent oneself from falling into critical stage, to cure themselves from new variant of coronavirus and also I have explained about steps to be taken to stop the transmission of this deadly mutated coronavirus...

        This virus will mutate rapidly, forms new variants and transmit through humans. These double or triple mutant variants will be more severe than the first one, because, these mutants doesn't give enough time for the human body to react and produce sufficient defence cells. Only curing / recovering from coronavirus is not a solution, first we have to stop the transmission of the Virus, before it becomes worse....

How to stop the spread of Covid-19 ?

In order to stop the transmission of the virus, first we need to know about the short basics of Virus...

What is a Virus ?

    A Virus is a small collection of genetic code either RNA / DNA surrounded by layers of protein. 

Instructed function of virus:

        Virus needs a host, to replicate / mutate themselves. The spikes in the virus touches the surface of human body and will try to attach to the cells of the human body. Once the virus enters into the human body, the immune system will automatically reacts for the foreign object and tries to stop it. But, when our immune system is weak, it takes the support of the infected cells in the human body and starts replicating in the body, which makes our immune more weaker. This where people started to be sick with symptoms such as cold, cough, fever etc...

 

        It multiplies inside the body, the more the power it gains, it damages the organs one by one and pushes the people to fall in to critical stage.  This is the high level function of a virus that I have explained in simple terms for easy understanding.

Now, let us see about the steps to be taken to stop its replication inside the body,  to prevent us to be a carrier for this virus and at last to stop the transmission of the virus, which is the only way to put an end card for Covid-19. Now, let us see about step by step procedures... (Home remedies are mentioned in the last section of the post)

Virus entry into the Human body:

        When the virus enters into human body, what will happen ?? It produces Interferons....

Interferons:

        Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signalling proteins made and released by host cells of the human body in response to the presence of several viruses. The virus-infected cell will release interferons signalling nearby cells to heighten their anti-viral defences.

These interferons will stimulate the infected cells and near by cells to produce proteins that prevent / to stop virus from replicating themselves...

Check the below diagram for easy understanding of interferons...

This interferons are glycoproteins with strong ANTIVIRAL activities that represent one of the first front line of host defence against viruses.

So, in order to kill a virus or to stop the virus from replicating within themselves, we need more anti virals in first place. Anti Viral is the only way to stop the virus infection and Anti viral is the treatment for virus infected person.  

The chronic eating of garlic was found to maintain Interferons at high levels for at least 7 days.

In addition to Garlic, Pepper mint, Ginger, Tulasi, Karporavalli, Licorice root (Adhi madhuram in tamil) and cinnamon. Consuming these foods will boost anti viral activities inside the body, which in turn increases the defence action against the virus. Having these foods frequently will have an active antiviral system in the body and prevents our body to be a host for virus.

Next step...

The new double mutated virus seems to be more stronger and tends to show deadly effects quickly and leaving less time for the immune system to react.

Example: Recent cases are like, a person infected with the new variant are likely to get high fever / cold and within 3-4 days their oxygen levels are dropping off faster...

This means that this virus are acting too fast to attack lungs before the sufficient production of anti virals inside the body..

How to tackle this type of adverse effect ?

        Anti virals are needed to be send through air inside the body. In order to stop the virus from affecting the lungs, immediately anti virals needs to be sent to lungs by steaming method.

        Simple steam doesn't help to cure / prevent from this deadly virus. Many people are using Eucalyptus oil, but it won't work for this scenario. This oil is like a vapour rub, it acts as decongestant for any congestion related issues. If you have any blocked nasal passage, this will work out but it doesn't stop virus from replicating inside the body. So, we need inhalation of anti virals. (Currently, many foreign research institute are working for this anti viral inhalation drug)

        Steam with either one of the following will help to send anti virals through steam inhalation such as, Neem leaves, Tulsi leaves (Holy basil), Karporavalli leaves (Mexican Mint / Cuban Oregano in English). 

        Herbal Steam is the equivalent to sanitising your lungs from virus. We have to sanitise / clean our self from both internally and externally to prevent from this virus attack.

Note:  These are medicines and to be consumed in limited quantities and limited number of times. Though, these are good without any side effects, Too much of good thing is bad for health, 'அளவுக்கு மிஞ்சினால் அமிர்தமும் நஞ்சு' (Tamil proverb).

[Food for thought: Why these mutant variants like double mutant, triple mutants are happening only in India ? 

        That too, Indians had a record of low death rates and high recovery rates indicating that Indians have high immunity levels compared to other countries. In that case, foreign countries are more prone to have mutant variants than India, but to the contrary mutant variants are present only in India. How ?

         I leave the quest for the answer / reasons, to the perception of the readers... ]

Following are the some of the precautionary step to follow and immunity boosting foods to consume. 

1. Those who can afford to stay at home for few months, please stay at home.

Staying at home may prevent one from the virus infection, but needs to follow certain activities to be healthy. 

I'm already healthy, why should i follow these ?

By staying at home, one is not receiving fresh air for healthy lungs and regular consumption of good vitamins from sun light for good immunity. Also, prolonged sitting, stress (watching news channels) are not good for the body (I'm mentioning it lightly, as i don't want to scare and create panic in people. But, readers please don't take it lightly)

Steps to follow:

        A) Do Pranayama (Breathing exercise) in the early morning in open space for minimum 10 minutes. To make Pranayama more effective, this exercise needs to be done in the early morning. Why to do in early morning ? Doesn't it have same effect irrespective of the time ?

 No!! Performing pranayama is depending upon the time and environment, if we wanted to have effective results. 

 In the early hours of the morning i.e between 4.30 AM to 6 AM called as Brahma Muhurta and this is a perfect time to do Pranayama, as during this time Oxygen levels will be good and pure in the environment. 

If you have Tulsi plant / Aloe Vera plant / Karporavalli plant, sit near by and do Pranayama. Because,

         1. Tulsi - this plant releases Ozone (03 - oxygen 3) only during this early hours of a day. So performing breathing exercise during this time increases our oxygen levels, helps to cleanse the lungs.

       

        2. Aloe vera plant - this plant has anti viral properties and it emits oxygen even in night times. This plant acts as excellent air purifier.

               

        3. Karporavalli leaves - It has anti viral properties which works effectively against viral infections. It is also used to cold, cough, respiratory issues, chest congestion and digestive issues.

        D) Sit in a sunlight and take fresh air for at-least 30 minutes in a day.

2. Those who have to step out for work:

       You may wear mask and sanitise your hands frequently. But, Covid -19 is airborne disease, there are chances of getting infected or to serve yourself as a carrier for the the virus to spread. Taking the below mentioned steps will prevent from becoming critical and stops the transmission of virus.

        A) Pranayama is a must for these people, as they wear mask most of the times and inhaling the same air. These people should change the mask frequently in a day and do Pranayama twice a day.

        B) hang some neem leaves at your main door. Neem leaves are very powerful to kill the virus, bacterias and fungus infections. And wash sanitise yourself / wash with tumeric and neem water before entering the home.

        C) In addition to it, have to clean ourselves both internally and externally. So, take steam with any one of the below mentioned leaves, to send the antivirals through nasal passage.

1. Tulasi leaves
2. Neem leaves 
3. Karporavalli leaves

            Inhaling steam of these leaves will send antivirals inside your body that helps to break down the virus, which in turn kills it and avoids being replicated or mutated inside your body. Replication / mutation of virus makes us sick.

        If you have to step out rarely, then take steam once in a day. If you have to step out daily for long hours then you have to take steam 3 times in day.

        D) Add turmeric powder in your side dishes, include Amla or Orange juices during your mid day drink and increase your protein intake like Rajma, Dals to strengthen your body, increase your zinc levels by adding any nut and seed variety in your diet like Peanuts, Sesame seeds, flax seeds etc... These herbs and foods will support your immunity level in addition to the automatically active antibodies in the body.

        E) Can have herbal concoction / Kadha / Kashayam in limited quantity. Because, having too much of Kadha can generate more heat in your body, which in turn causes stomach pain / troubles.

        F) Black Pepper - It is a miracle food, that needs to be included in your diet, can have maximum 10 pepper corns per day and not more than that. My grandfather used to say in tamil, '10 Milagu irundhal, pagaivan veetil kuda veerundhu unnalam'. Meaning, you can have a poisonous feast at your enemy's house, if you have 10 pepper corns with you.  Black pepper works like charm, it boosts white blood cells, which your body uses to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.

        G) To balance the spices and herbal medicines, need to take probiotic foods like curd. It improves gut health, improves immunity and reduces hypertension.


If we follow these steps, virus can not enter into your body, as our defensive anti virals suppresses it. Once, the virus becomes weaker, it can not spread further.


Note: Not to consume all the medicinal herbs, species in a day. If you are not used to these herbs and species, add it slowly in limited quantity in your diet.


        Also, do not keep trying these remedies when you are in critical condition, please rush to hospital. Because, these remedies will work if you are practising it on regular basis and thus it helps to maintain a ready to fight immune system. Using these remedies only in critical stage, will have no effect, as the virus had already took control of the body and automatic production of anti virals and anti bodies will take more time.


Above all these remedies, the most important one is DO NOT PANIC AND TAKE STRESS. Panic and stress creates different reactions in the human body, do not let your body to take control of stress and to become more powerful than your immune system.

PRANAYAMA AND HERBAL STEAM PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN SUPPRESSING THIS VIRUS. 

THERE IS A SCIENCE BEHIND PRANAYAMA. NITRIC OXIDE WILL BE GENERATED WHILE PERFORMING PRANAYAMA, WHICH KILLS CORONAVIRUS. SCIENTISTS ARE NOW PRESCRIBING NITRIC OXIDE NASAL SPRAY, TO FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS.....

How to eradicate this virus

        This can not be done by a single person or group of people. It needs the support and cooperation of entire society. If everyone follows the above mentioned steps, then this virus can not find a way to enter into the human body and will be left in the air or at the surface of objects. When it's struck in air or on objects that are open to the exposure of sunlight, then it will become weaker and will automatically disappear / die. 

This is the only way to stop the chain of transmission of this deadly coronavirus and to stop it's mutation, else we may end up with heavily mutated virus. When we are strong, healthy and block its way into our body, it will die without having a host cell.

         We are born in the precious land of Bharat, the place of Moksha, the place of priceless Siddha and Ayurveda medicines, the fountainhead of knowledge, medicines, arts, science and technology. 

Remember ! Bodhidharma from ancient tamizhakam was the one who cured the deadly pandemic diseases in China. We have good immune system in our body and in our gene, so let us follow all these steps, stay positive. We Indians have strength and unitedly will fight together to eradicate this virus from our land.

- Aarthi Thiyagarajan