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Have Tulsi to keep swine flu away: Ravi Shankar

Ranjana Chauhan - August 16, 2009

BANGALORE — Urging people not to panic, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living said, “India has a wealth of knowledge from Ayurveda to counter swine flu.”

Elaborating on this, Dr. Manikantan and Dr. Nisha Manikantan, senior ayurvedic doctors at Sri Sri Ayurveda centre said, “Swine flu invades the body because of a breakdown in immunity. Ayurveda offers simple and effective remedies to boost immunity and build resistance. Tea made from Laxmi Taru (botanical name: Simarouba) leaves, Tulsi, Amla and Amrut (Giloy) acts as an immunity enhancer.

Alternatively and additionally, Ginger and Turmeric (haldi) powder mixed with either lime juice or honey can also be taken twice a day.”

“To counter air-borne swine flu viruses, Sambarani dhoop (loban stems) should be burnt in the house twice a day. Sambarani is a very potent atmospheric sterilser”, the doctors added.

Sri Sri also said, “In addition, our mind also plays an important role in our immunity. Whenever we panic and have fear, our immunity level goes down. Practices like pranayama and meditation play a vital role in reducing panic and keeping ourselves calm.”

Independent studies conducted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru (NIMHANS) have empirically proved that practices such as pranayama and meditation boosts immunity at least three-fold, he said.

“If we can integrate these practices in our daily lives along with the simple Ayurvedic remedies, we can effectively counter swine flu,” he added.

7 Responses to “Have Tulsi to keep swine flu away: Ravi Shankar”

suggested best remedies for swine flu without any side effects .thanks to Art Of Living – DR Shailesh Patel Surat

dr shailesh patel October 30th, 2009 12:32 am

When taking any homeopathic remedy, consumers should not use peppermint products, coffee, or alcohol. These products may cause the remedy to be ineffective

Alok Mishra August 18th, 2009 5:59 pm

Following tips and information would help you to increase your Immune power to fight from flu and other diseases:

In addition to the above article about Sri Sri Ravi Shankar we can take care of following things:
- Stress can undermine your immune system. Its a curable
disease so, don’t get stressed by the fear of getting the
swine flu.
- Treatment is there in Allopathy as well as Homeopathy.
- TamiFlu is the name of medicine used in Allopathy.
- Homeopathy also has some prventives which may prevent.
- Some components name from homeopaty used to treat and
prevent are: Gelsemium, Baptisia,Arsenicum album,
Arsenicum iodide, Rhus tox, Phosphorus200 etc.
- Ayurveda also claims to treat and prevent.
- Tulsi leaves helps improving immune power of the body.
- Ginger and Turmeric(haldi) powder mixed with either lime
juice or honey is common to improve immune power.
- Sambarani is a very good atmospheric sterilizer. It may need
good ventilation/air flow.
- Take Vitamin C to boost immune system and increase the
number of white blood cells
- Take Zinc lozenges, it boosts the immune system as soon the
symptoms develop.
- Colloidal silver kills viruses.
- Take Garlic to decrease the growth of the virus.
- Mix two tablespoons of vinegar, one tablespoon of honey, and
one cup of warm water each morning. This may prevent and
kill microbes.
- Loose body fat.
- Avoid white sugar in your diet.
- Do excerises to make your heart beat rate near to 130 per
minute for at least 20-30 minutes.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Avoid crowded areas
- Wash your hands frequently
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person
through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Get enough sleep
- Boost your immune system
- Be physically active.
- Drink enough water/fluid.
- If you get sick somehow, stay home from work or school and
limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Other information:

Symptoms of swine flu:

- Fever higher than 100° F.
- Frequent and intense cough.
- Headache.
- sore throat
- tiredness.
- Runny nose
- Loss of appetite.
- Nasal Congestion.
- Body ache and pain.
- Limb or joint pain

Complications Of Swine Influenza:
Those at higher risk of catching influenza in general include those with the following:
* Age of 65 years or older
* Chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes, heart
disease)
* Pregnant women
* Young children
But the past epidemics and pandemics of flu have shown that during pandemics most people who succumb are healthy young adults.

Transmission of Swine Flu :
As with other flu like illnesses, Swine influenza is spread as follows:
* Coughing
* Sneezing
* Kissing
* Touching infected objects
* Touching nose, mouth and/or eyes with infected hands
# Swine flu does not spread by eating pork.

Complications of Swine Flu can include:
* Pneumonia
* Bronchitis
* Sinus infections
* Ear infections
* Death

Tamiflu:

Tamiflu can be expensive and costly medicine.
I really don’t know much but, TAMIFLU I heard is said to be made from a homeopathic medicine listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, Illicum anisatum, also known as Illicium (Star Anise).

Side effects:
Possible Tamiflu side effects, although not common, include
(mostly in children):
* nausea
* vomiting
* diarrhea
* bronchitis
* stomach pain
* dizziness
* headache
* insomnia and nightmares
* poor concentration
* confusion
* hallucinations
* speech problems
No serious or long-term side effects of the drug were reported.

Treated by both Homeopathy and Allopathy culture.

Alok Mishra August 18th, 2009 3:30 pm

As there is first confirmed case of Swine Flu in Bihar, People should do more to increase their immune power. This confirmed case is anyway, an IAS Officer just returned from UK. And he is being administered tamiflu.

Alok Mishra August 18th, 2009 11:40 am

As there is first confirmed case of Swine Flu in Bihar, People should more and more things to increase their immune power. This confirmed case is anyway, an IAS Officer just returned from UK. And he is being administered tamiflu.

Alok Mishra August 18th, 2009 11:39 am

Really good to see articles like this! People are really afraid of this swine flu a lot! I would float this to all in my office. Thanks!

Alok Mishra August 17th, 2009 3:01 pm

Many thanks for posting this wonderful informative article

Ramji Lal August 16th, 2009 7:03 pm

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