by Mili June 24, 2020, 11:00 am inCelebs, News, Photos, Videos

South actress, Samantha Akkineni’s Bestie Tests Positive for COVID-19

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Tollywood star, Samantha Akkineni’s best friend Shilpa Reddy has tested positive for COVID-19. Shilpa is fashion designer, model, beauty pageant winner and a major fitness enthusiast.

She recently shared a video on social media and revealed her entire story of fighting against the novel virus. She also spoke about the importance of health and fitness.

She told how a family friend who had recently visited them left the house feeling unwell. Five days later she found out that a household member of the family friend was tested COVID-19 positive. Soon after this she and her husband underwent tests and tested positive for coronavirus. The couple initially didn’t show any symptoms. However, they decided to self- quarantine themselves and follow a healthy diet and fitness regime, engaging in physical activities, breathing exercises, and meditation to overcome the lethal virus.

Have a look at her post here.

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Every day drill that we did to keep our bodies Prepared and enhance immunity .. -1000 mg – C vitamin -40- 50 mg – zinc(For good protection) -One probiotic capsule -Check your D vitamin levels and maintain what a needed – Get some sunlight -Hydrate yourself well -Drink only warm water or room temperature water with some mint leaves or Tulsi With a pinch of turmeric .Helps you wash down your throat frequently. -You can also have warm turmeric shots With two pinches of pepper -Avoid cold beverages and anything with ice Keep your nose and throat clean. -Take steam twice a day Morning after you wake up and before sleeping .Breathe through your nose 20- 25 times, Breathe through your mouth 20-25 times .. -Indulge in some physical activity(Available on YouTube for beginners ) -Spend 10 minutes for breathing exercises (pranayama)Plenty simple ones available on YouTube -Meditate with a guided meditation tape(Best is to start with ISHA KRIYA ( Available on YouTube in different languages) Or CHIT SHAKTHI meditations on YouTube – it is tried and tested by me .. but the choice is yours) – practice SIMHA KRIYA- (you tube) very Simple three-minute process Twice a day which will enhance your lung capacity . -Sanitise your hands regularly and wash them regularly With soap , wear mask , social distancing ( these v all know ) -Eat clean light home-made food Which is easy on the system -Avoid sugary food Completely or as much as you can -Sleep early wake up early -Make sure your body clock is in sync with the sun -It is a good idea to take a flu shot since the weather has changed. I checked with my doctor and he gave us a go ahead to take flu shots to avoid panic even when you get a common cold or cough – (INFLUVAC) Inactivated influenza vaccine by – Abbot India lent -There are different doses for adults and children Its a good idea to get the influenza shot if you have elders at home but again you must consider checking with your family doctor ..Since every case is different.. -There is a natural concoctions that helps prepare u r body * -5 bulbs garlic -7 or 8 cloves -15 Tulsi leaves (OR 20 Basil leaves) -1 Teaspoon Ajwain -5 mint leaves -10 black pepper .boil

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