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How To Prevent Ebola Virus By Improving Immune System?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2014
Question: Hi there. I'm a bit worried with the ebola scare going around so i have started taking some vitamins. I was wondering if these will significantly help improve my immune system God forbid I were to come in contact with this horrific disease. Yacon syrup, nattokinase, fish oil, manuka honey, olive leaf extract..I have also looked into turmeric, and ginger. Please get back to me ASAP. I'm really worried.
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Answered by Dr. Munish Sood (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Belief to Relief with Immunomodulators

Detailed Answer:
Dear

Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern.

1. Since it is not an air borne infection thus main prevention is to avoid coming in contact with blood or body fluids of a sick person through broken skin or mucous membrane.
PS. although close contact in epidemic area or with person is not advisable, since it can transmit from a short distance

2. If situation or circumstances is/are unavoidable: it is better to wear protective goggles,mask,clothing

3. To Improve Immunity:

i. Eat a variety of nutrient rich food but who have some added advantage like:
. carrot (helps in liver detoxification),
. cauliflower (ideal against abdominal problems),
. dates (best for muscle development),
. onions ( contains flavinoids which protect against cardiovascular disease),
. garlic ( has broad spectrum antibiotic properties)

ii. Rasayana drugs (Rejuvenation/Immunomodulators) should be instituted in your management as part of XXXXXXX (palliative) therapy i.e. which corrects the dysfunction of tissues without disturbing the functions of normal tissues, also Rasayana drugs potentiates humoral antibodies, by increasing serum Immunoglobulin’s such as IgA,IgG and IgM.

i.Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt,soyamilk,pumpkin,squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices
ii. Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland : thus XXXXXXX carrots,cantaloupe,egg yolk,apricots,pumpkin,papaya, are ideal
iii. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best
iv. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach,taro root can be taken
v. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil.
vi. Ashwagandha,Mandukparni,Shatavari,Trikatu,Vacha,Guduchi,are best Immunomdulators, you can consult with an Ayurveda Physician there about the same.

Please revert back with your concern.

Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika Clinic


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Munish Sood (38 minutes later)
Thanks for the quick reply! I will look into all of that. Are you familiar with Yacon syrup, nattokinase, fish oil, manuka honey, olive leaf extract?
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Answered by Dr. Munish Sood (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Familiar with Ayurveda Use

Detailed Answer:
Dear

Thanks for reverting back.

1. All your queries regarding the same has been answered in your next Premium Question. please see the same for necessary concern and clarification.

Dr. Munish
Naimittika
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How To Prevent Ebola Virus By Improving Immune System?

Brief Answer: Belief to Relief with Immunomodulators Detailed Answer: Dear Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern. 1. Since it is not an air borne infection thus main prevention is to avoid coming in contact with blood or body fluids of a sick person through broken skin or mucous membrane. PS. although close contact in epidemic area or with person is not advisable, since it can transmit from a short distance 2. If situation or circumstances is/are unavoidable: it is better to wear protective goggles,mask,clothing 3. To Improve Immunity: i. Eat a variety of nutrient rich food but who have some added advantage like: . carrot (helps in liver detoxification), . cauliflower (ideal against abdominal problems), . dates (best for muscle development), . onions ( contains flavinoids which protect against cardiovascular disease), . garlic ( has broad spectrum antibiotic properties) ii. Rasayana drugs (Rejuvenation/Immunomodulators) should be instituted in your management as part of XXXXXXX (palliative) therapy i.e. which corrects the dysfunction of tissues without disturbing the functions of normal tissues, also Rasayana drugs potentiates humoral antibodies, by increasing serum Immunoglobulin’s such as IgA,IgG and IgM. i.Proteins are essential for antibodies production so milk, egg (white), beans, yogurt,soyamilk,pumpkin,squash,watermelon,peanuts,almonds, if non-vegetarian (meat) are choices ii. Vitamin A: helps to maintain Thymus gland which is a powerful antiviral gland : thus XXXXXXX carrots,cantaloupe,egg yolk,apricots,pumpkin,papaya, are ideal iii. Vitamin C: is needed for proper functioning of immune system: amla is best iv. Vitamin E: is a powerful anti oxidant which helps to stimulate antibody production: peanuts, dried apricots, cooked spinach,taro root can be taken v. Vitamin B is important for the activity of phagocytes: eggs, cheese, pistachio, raw garlic, sunflower and sesame oil. vi. Ashwagandha,Mandukparni,Shatavari,Trikatu,Vacha,Guduchi,are best Immunomdulators, you can consult with an Ayurveda Physician there about the same. Please revert back with your concern. Dr. Munish Sood Consultant & Physician Naimittika Clinic