Abstract

*Dr. Ajay Kumar and Dr. Anuradha Lalotra

ABSTRACT

The outbreak of COVID-19, an infectious disease which is caused by newly discovered Corona virus, has created a global health crisis in the entire mankind. This virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of infected person (generated through coughing and sneezing), and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. It produces symptoms like high grade fever, cough and shortness of breath. In move severe cases infection can causes breathing difficulties. Some people infected have mild COVID-19 illness, and others have no symptoms at all. In some cases however, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory failure, lasting lung and heart muscle damage, kidney failure or death. Till date, no medicine has been able to completely kill this deadly infection. The only solution to this problem is prevention. We all know that “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, by taking preventive measures which boost our immunity is the only way for fighting against COVID-19. The following article highlights the role of Ayurveda based diet and lifestyle in management and prevention of this deadly virus.