BOOSTING IMMUNITY TO COPE WITH NEW NORMAL AFTER COVID-19: A GLIMPSE

Abstract

homes for the longest period they can remember. Some are working from home while others have lost their jobs and been thrown into economic uncertainty. Many people are comparing this situation-with no visible end insight-with indefinite imprisonment. It just goes to show that they know nothing about life behind bars. The confinement is the only thing in common-and the difficulty in
maintaining. This is, perhaps, a good time to discuss the impact of captivity. Lockdown life has definitely taken us back to basics. As we unlock in phases, one feel they are living in-how do one put this-interesting times. As a generation, we have never seen any such adversity. Covid-19 has made us stop, think and realize the importance of taking a step back from the hustle and bustle of life as
well as to consider health as a priority. At the moment, a race is on to enhance our immune system. Immunity is not achieved with a magic pill or a day’s effort, it depends on multiple factors. The lockdown has been a good time to reset our system, have a schedule, make a time for sleep, exercise, eat healthy and do things that calm us. Though the majority has worked from home,
but unlike in pre-Covid days, WFH has had a lot more advantages than disadvantages. During the lockdown phase we placed emphasis on health and as the unlock phases begin; we are carrying forward many learning that would help us enjoy a healthier future. As worries grow about the new corona virus, online searches for ways to booster the immune system have surged. The immune
system is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that work in tandem to protect the body from infection. While genetics play a role, we know from studies of twins that the strength of our immune system is largely determined by non-heritable factors. The germs we are exposed to over a lifetime, as well as lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, diet and exercise all play a role in the strength of our immune response. The bottom line is that there is no magic pill or specific foods guaranteed to booster one’s immune system and protect one from the new corona virus. But there are real ways one can take care of oneself and give one’s immune system the best chance to do its job against a respiratory illness. The purpose of this study is to find out some effective measures for Boosting Immunity to Cope with New Normal after Covid-19: A Glimpse.