Immunity is a very important aspect of life. It plays a
vital role in health and general well being of a person. I recently read a book
by Jared Diamond "Guns, germs and Steel". In this book, he explains
how the Europeans were able to overthrow South Americans with the usage of
appropriate germs like pox virus. South Americans who were not immune to these
new germs from Europe were wiped out in a matter of days. The context of
immunity in the book was a bit different. However, I wrote this just to stress the
importance of immunity. We are facing a lot of unusual germs today. Our bodies
may not get stronger fighting these germs. Hence, it is a good idea to build a
better immune system following healthy practices.
Immunity can be improved by many ways. Common ways include a
healthy lifestyle, good food practices and ample rest. Fresh fruits,
vegetables, balanced diet and other aspects can have a positive impact on
immunity. Several ayurvedic supplements like
Chyawanprash can also have a
positive impact on the immunity of a person.
Chyawanprash is formulated based
on ancient methods and is known to improve immunity and metabolism. It is a
very good supplement for young children and healthy adults. It fights bacteria,
virus and protozoa and helps in building better health. However, for them to
work perfectly a good diet is very important. A person cannot be healthy by
taking a spoon of chyawanprash and intake junk like sugary drinks, alcohol,
fatty fast food etc.
Considerable improvement in immunity can be seen by people
who follow healthy practices. My views on health and fitness are quite
different from conventional views. I don't consider it healthy to eat five
small meals every day. I don't consider it healthy to eat the same amount of
food every day. On some days, I eat a lot while on some others, I eat like a
bird. I have noticed a significant improvement in my immunity and overall health
by including randomness in my daily life.
I like to include a lot of variety in my diet. I don't abhor
carbohydrates. I take rice, wheat, millet, corn, pulses, eggs and nuts
regularly. I try to avoid sugar, sweets, colas, alcohol, processed foods like
bread, burgers, pizzas etc. I include vegetables, fruits and supplements like
chyawanprash. It is advised to consult a doctor before using any form of
supplements. I also occasionally take other supplements like vitamins, fish oil
etc. However none of these are taken regularly. I stress the importance of
variation and randomness in diet and exercise as well. On some days I take a
lot of protein and very little carbohydrates. On some other days, I do the
exact opposite. I learnt about most of these after reading books by Nassim
Taleb and Arthur De Vany. I also learnt cooking and started eating wholesome
meals rather than fast food. I rarely eat out these days. On days I do, I watch
my portions and don't overeat.
I have strong views on health and fitness. Eating a pizza
may not harm much in the short run. However the unhealthy habits don't go so
easily. Eating fast food increases the cravings and hampers our health. We need
to guide young children who are lured into fast food corners for celebrating
birthdays. The toys offered by these outlets add to the charm. We want our
children to be happy. So we oblige and take them to the fast food center. But
we are just encouraging them to get addicted to unhealthy food and sugary
drinks. It is important to start eating healthy and take the right kind of
supplements. These aspects are important for building an Immune India.
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