Must Have Medicines & Medical Devices at Home - Covid or no Covid

 Top Immunity Boosters - Covid or no Covid 

From the time immortal, in India, Ayurveda has always provided great resources for the health and well-being of humans. These are not only sustainable in terms of human health in the long run but also quite effective. With patience, you get desired results. 

During the last year, health has become a priority for almost every individual across all ages. People who had prolonged illness wanted to get back to normal ways of life and those who are fit wanted to increase their immune systems. No wonder there is a huge demand for immunity boosters. And with demand increases, sub-standard products which claim to be ayurvedic and increase immunity proliferates the market. 

In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha, Giloy, Turmeric, Tulsi, Neem, Amla, Ginger, Garlic are all-natural immunity-boosting superfoods apart from fruits such as Orange, Lemon, Papaya, and Pomegranate. Make sure you eat them in their natural forms as far as possible and not in some "cooked" form. Coupled with regular exercises like yoga, walking and swimming. 

Here are some of the recommended products which are not only verified but also tested. Remember, big brands do not guarantee quality and products should also suit your health. So it's best to use your judgment and also take the advice of a medical expert before consuming these products. 

Ayurvedic Immunity Boosters 

1. Immunity Kit - The kit contains Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Giloy Churna, Stresscom,Dabur Imudab Syrup, Dabur Honitus Syrup, Dabur Giloy ki Ghanvati. All these ingredients are suppose to boost and improve your overall immunity. 

2. Chyawanprash - All season immunity booster which is a all rounder in preventing cold, cough, skin problems and irritations. In India people eat chyawanprash in winters, but it can be eaten in all the seasons. 

3. Neem and Giloy - The best of the ayurvedic medicine. As per Ayurveda, Giloy possesses Rasayana properties. Giloy is an adaptogen that helps reduce stress and fatigue, which are regarded as main root cause of all lifestyle disorders. Neem is renowned for its antimicrobial properties and has been used traditionally in managing many skin problems like acne. It also helps improve liver functions that helps in detoxification.

4. Turmeric and Ashwagandha - The Turmeric is usualy blended with Ashwagandha, Ginger, Black pepper, Mint & Stevia or can be taken alone: These Organic Immunity Boosting Latte mix are Ready-to-mix- and can be brewed hot & cold. Mix it with milk/ nut milk/ smoothies/ oatmeal.

5. All season kadha - A kadha is a mix of all the herbs boiled in water or milk or even tea. It is something always prepared at home with mixing the ayurvdic herbs and spices. 

Some of the health devices which are must-have in your home. 

1. Digital Blood Pressure Monitor - Gone are the days with heavy and tedious equipment which only medical staff could use and understand. We are living in the digital world with easy-to-operate and read these machines with ease. 

Smart blood pressure monitoring, automatically updates your latest results to your smartphone by bluetooth and have your blood pressure readings at your fingertips through the app

2. Non-touch digital thermometer - These thermometers became the most convenient and safe during the covid-19 pandemic. Very easy to operate and use, it gives you accurate temperature immediately. 

3. Self-testing diabetes machine - With the number of diabetes patients increasing every year, it has become very common for Indian households to have at least one patient with a high sugar level. These machines not only save your trip to the clinic but are also very handy while traveling. 

4. Oxymeter - Why people started using oxymeters? To know the oxygen levels in your blood. The use of oxymeters significantly increased in the Covid-19 pandemic and become very much a familiar name in every household. Having a oximeter at home is very good for the health of not only elderly people but also other young members

5. Oxygen cans - Still many people rely on the commercial oxygen provided by the hospitals and clinics. Not many people are aware that you can buy small oxygen cans for yourself if you have lack of it due to ill health, asthma or covid-19 symptoms. They are very small like a water bottle and easy to carry for patients suffering from respiratory diseases. 

6. Oxygen Concentrator - In the last 2 years (2020-21) the importance of oxygen has grown manifold. With more and more people opting for either oxygen cans for home treatment or oxygen concentrators. It concentrates the oxygen from a gas supply (ambient air) by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched product gas stream to the patient. 

7. COVID SELF TEST - The most important medical kit you should have at your home nowadays is a covid-19 self testing kit. It is very easy to use and you get to know the result instantly. No need to make an appointment or take a risk going out and risk yourself for an infection. Sit at home, read/watch the instructions and get tested at home. 

Looking at the health and wellness awareness in the common people's lives over the past 2 years, these devices are not only important to know but also a must-have in every home. They are simple to use and operate, with no need for specialized medical training. 

If you think there are  some more devices and immunity boosters that we have missed here, do comment below and let us know your feedback. Stay healthy, stay fit.