While self-isolating at home, you need to boost your immune system so you can recover quickly. There are many ways to increase immunity during self-isolation, from eating healthy foods to consuming herbal ingredients.
COVID-19 cases in Indonesia continue to increase, especially after the Delta variant of the Corona virus entered Indonesia. The public was finally advised to tighten health protocols and as much as possible avoid activities outside the home, unless there was an urgent need.
In the midst of increasing cases, public interest in getting a COVID-19 vaccine has also increased, and this of course has a good impact. The reason is, although it cannot prevent someone from contracting COVID-19, giving the COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be effective in preventing the appearance of severe symptoms due to this disease.
Meanwhile, people who are infected with COVID-19 and experience mild or no symptoms are advised to self-isolate. Self-isolation is carried out for 10-14 days after being tested positive through a PCR test or rapid antigen test or after having close contact with a person infected with COVID-19.
While undergoing self-isolation, you must maintain and increase your body's immunity so that you can recover quickly.
How to Increase Body Immunity During Self-Isolation
There are many things that can be done to increase the body's immunity while undergoing self-isolation, including:
1. Eat nutritious food
During self-isolation, you are advised to eat nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruit, lean meats, eggs, fish, whole grains, and nuts. This is important to note, because to form a strong immune, adequate nutritional intake is needed.
2. Drink enough water
You also need to drink at least 2 liters of water or about 8 glasses every day to speed up the recovery process. In addition, by consuming enough water, the body will be more fit and avoid dehydration.
3. Avoid or manage stress
Excessive stress can weaken the body's immunity. Therefore, you must manage stress well during self-isolation.
It's not easy, but try to divert your attention to things or activities that make you happy and calm, such as listening to music, reading a book, or watching a movie. You can also exercise in the room, such as doing stretching or yoga.
If that doesn't help you relieve stress, try contacting friends or family by phone or video call just to exchange news or tell stories. Try to talk about pleasant things, so that stress is reduced, yes.
4. Get enough rest
Make sure you get enough sleep, which is 7-8 hours every day. This is important to note because your immune system can weaken if you are sleep deprived or often stay up late.
Herbal Ingredients for Help Improve Durability Body
Consumption of immune-boosting herbal ingredients can also be the right solution to help strengthen our immune system. Some herbal ingredients that are proven to increase endurance include:
Meniran
Meniran serves as an immunostimulant that can help increase endurance and protect the body from infection with various microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria.
Meniran contains chemical compounds phyllanthine and tannins. Both of these compounds are also antioxidants and can increase endurance. Not only that, research in the laboratory also shows that meniran extract has antibacterial and antiviral effects.
Moringa leaves
Moringa leaves can also help increase the body's immunity during self-isolation.
This is because Moringa leaves are rich in nutrients that are effective in increasing immunity, such as flavonoids and vitamin C. In fact, the vitamin C contained in Moringa leaves is 7 times more than oranges.
Turmeric
The curcumin compound in turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that can increase the body's immunity. Curcumin can also improve bile performance and help improve digestion.
The combination of the three herbal ingredients above will certainly provide more optimal efficacy in increasing body resistance. However, if you find it difficult to mix it yourself, you can get these herbal preparations on the market. Make sure the herbal product you buy is registered with BPOM.
It is important to maintain and increase body immunity during self-isolation, so that you can quickly recover from COVID-19 and reunite with your beloved family.
During self-isolation, you can also take advantage of the service telemedicine, such as ALODOKTER, to consult a doctor about the complaints you feel.
In addition, take medication as directed by the doctor to reduce or relieve symptoms that appear. If during self-isolation your condition worsens or your symptoms get worse, immediately seek treatment at the nearest hospital.
