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A good immune system is the 'anti-virus' defense against any disease. Forget about pumping your immune system with pills, we take the age-old way to boost immunity: Ayurveda. We list natural herbs and home remedies that can build immunity.

Causes of low immune levels
  • Genetics
  • Stress
  • Pollution
  • Metabolic disorder
  • Virus
  • Poor diet
Symptoms of low immunity
  • You get tired easily and fatigue kicks in too.
  • Dark circles start to appear, you can slip into depression and start experiencing insomnia.
  • You tend to catch cold and cough quickly, and other infections too.
Ayurveda herbs to boost immunity
  1. Neem: These leaves are beneficial to cure skin problems. Neem tea improves indigestion and constipation; and neem can reduce acidity as well.
  2. Amla: Lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar in diabetes, improves blood circulation, improves digestion and alleviates constipation.
  3. Turmeric: New research around turmeric constantly increases the importance of this herb. Turmeric is believed to reduce arthritis, asthma, colds, cancer, diabetes and inflammation.
  4. Ginger: Besides building immunity, ginger is beneficial for absorbing nutrients in the body, opening sinus, reducing inflammation and chest congestion.
  5. Aswagandha: Besides improving your immunity, aswagandha is beneficial for revitalizing energy levels, and slowing the aging process. Make a powder of the root and add three to four grams to milk.
  6. Giloy - Tinospora Cordifolia: To giloy juice, add neem and amla for skin problems. Giloy is effective in eliminating toxins from the body.
  7. Mulethi - Liquorice: Mulethi is a great herb to rejuvenate your body. Prepare a mixture of powdered mulethi root and add honey and ghee to it.
  8. Tulsi - Holy Basil: The leaves of the holy basil plant are instrumental for coughs, sore throats, mouth infection, skin problems, headaches and boosting immunity.



Comment: Embracing Health and Happiness through Ayurvedic Eating
Two Sanskrit words, "Ayu," which means life and "Veda," meaning knowledge of, literally come together to create Ayurveda, or the "Science of Life." This holistic Indian ideology, said to be the origin of all medical sciences, dates back about 5,000 years and began as a way to understand how human beings relate to nature. The practice often utilizes diet, herbs, acupuncture, yoga, and massage to maintain or regain balance and harmony within the body. According to Ayurvedic thinking, the five elements of air, ether (space), fire, water and earth are categorized into three patterns or "Doshas" that dictate our well-being. Depending upon our own specific tendencies, symptoms and environment, the three Doshas: Vata (air/ether), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water/ earth) are said to mirror our unique imbalances and needs. Each one of these has its own characteristics and describes the main patterns of deficiency, heat, and excess that are said to be at the root of most disease. Ayurveda believes that we are all individually unique combinations of the elements and that there are no black and white answers. Practitioners of Ayurveda believe that our true natural state of being is one of balance, with health and happiness falling right in line. In balance, our bodies are toxin free, our organs function efficiently, and our minds are peaceful.