Fighting the Virus. Defence Nasal Wash

Pic. 1. Nasal Wash Guide

Nasal Wash has been an integral part of the yoga tradition and every morning life in the Indian ashram starts with Nasal Wash. 

Typically it's done in the garden by using your personal nasal cleansing pot and the room temperature boiled water with dissolved sea salt in it. 

In this article, I introduce a more efficient recipe to cleanse the nose, a great help to stay healthy in the pandemic time. 

Defence Nasal Wash Recipe

Pic. 2 Nasal Wash Ingredients

For the Defence Nasal Wash, you need the following ingredients ( Pic.2) :

• Room temperature water: 400ml = 1,7 US cups
• Sea salt, 1 teaspoon
• Tea tree oil: 4 drops
• Hydrogen peroxide: 4 drops
• Iodine: 4 drops
• A glass or ceramic teapot or a glass jar
• Neti pot

Preparation

For the morning nasal wash: 

1. *Boil the water at evening and pour around two glasses of it into a teapot or a glass jar. Add sea salt. The water will cool down during the night; the salt will be dissolved
2. In the morning: add tea tree oil, peroxide and iodine to the water with salt. Mix well.
3. Fill the Neti Pot with the solution.  
4. Do Nasal Wash leaning over a sink or basin. Slowly pour the solution into the right** nostril first. The liquid will wash your nose inside, and it will get out of the left nostril. 
5. Do the same procedure through the left nostril**.
6. Blow your nose several times to completely remove mucus.

It's a good idea to do the nasal cleansing at least once per day, but it's useful to make it twice per day if you got a flue or your nose is stuffy.

You can make Nasal Wash even if you don't have the Nasal cleansing pot; however, this simple tool simplifies the process. You can find it online or pharmacy shop.

Why Tea Tree oil?

Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  

Why Sea Salt?

Saltwater washes help keep the nasal passages open by washing out thick or dried mucus. This can help prevent the spread of infection to the other sinuses and reduce postnasal drip.

Why  Iodine?

Iodine is beneficial for preventing infection and treating a range of pathogens, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses.

Why Hydrogen peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide is active against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and spores.

*NOTE: The water must be boiled and cooled down

**A tip: Always start the procedure from the right nostril, then you will not get confused and make both nostrils. 

*** Supportive video  for a Nasal Wash

Stay Healthy!

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Fighting the Virus. Defence Lemonade

Pic. 1 Preparation for Defence Lemonade

It's essential to stay well hydrated during the summertime, especially during the virus pandemic.

In this article, you will find a recipe for an easy and affordable Defence Lemonade, a great help to stay healthy. 

Defence Lemonade Recipe

 For one big glass of the drink, you need the following:

• Lemon - 1/2 if it's small and 1/4 if it's
• Ginger powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Clove ( optional) - 1/4 teaspoon
• Drinkable water ( 2,5 dl/ 10 U.S. cups)
• A teapot

Preparation of the Defence Lemonade

1. Take half a small lemon or a quarter of a large one.

2. Chop the lemon on the more delicate parts.

Pic 2. Chopped lemon

3. Put the lemon's slices and spices in the teapot ( Pic.3) 

Pic. 3 Chopped lemon with spices

4. Boil water in the kettle and leave it to cool for 5 minutes ( the temperature of the water must be bellow 100°C / 212° F).

5. Pour the lemon and spices with the hot water (Pic 4).

Pic. 4

6. Let it brew for 5 minutes ( Pic. 4).

7. Pour into a glass  (Pic. 5). 

Pic. 5 Ready Defence Lemonade

Enjoy the Defence Limonade!

1. Why Lemon?
Lemon is high in vitamin C, fibre, and various beneficial plant compounds.

2. Why Ginger?

Ginger powder has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. 

3. Why Turmeric?
Curcumin, a component of turmeric has been found effective against several life-threatening viral infections.

4. Why Black Pepper?
Black pepper contains the bioactive compound piperine, which, besides other health benefits, has anti-inflammatory properties.
However, the most significant benefit is the ability to boost the absorption of curcumin.

5. Why Clove?

Clove powder is high in antioxidants and can kill bacteria.

Discard clove if you have high blood pressure.

A Hint: 

• You can refill the teapot at least twice. 
• And why not eat the "cooked" lemon mixing it with honey and get an extra C-vitamin!

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Fighting the Virus. Defence Garlic Shot

Pic. 1 Preparation for Defence Garlic Shot

Any pathogen, including the virus, is very insidious and can lurk in an organism waiting for a weakening of the immune system.

Therefore, it's essential to recognise the coming sickness and to increase the capability of self-defence in the most efficient way.

One of the most potent ways to do it is a Defence Garlic Shot.

Defence Garlic Shot Recipe

You will need (Pic. 1):

• one large or two-three smaller cloves of garlic
• one teaspoon of honey ( preferably organic) 
• a glass of warm water (2dl / 3/4 US cup)
• a Garlic Press*
• a tablespoon

Step 1: Choose a quality head of garlic. Separate one large clove or 2-3 smaller ones. Peel the garlic and crush the cloves in the garlic press.

Pic 2. Garlic press and garlic cloves

You can also crush garlic with a knife or with a mortar and pestle, but a garlic press provides a more delicate crush; therefore, it's easier to swallow the shot.

Step 2: Allocate the crushed garlic on the tablespoon.

Step 3: Pour a teaspoon of the liquid honey on the top of crushed garlic. 

Step4: Prepare warm water. The best temperature of the water is the temperature of your blood - around 37°C/ 98°F. You can check the temperature by your finger - it shouldn't be too warm or cold.

Pic. 3 Ready Defence Garlic Shot

Step 5: Quickly swallow the Defence Garlic Shot and drink it with a glass of warm water (Pic.3).  

The Defence Garlic Shot is not the most enjoyable meal to have, but one of the most efficient methods to prevent a boost of an infection.  It kills not only multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses but also a variety of parasites. 

Why Garlic?

Garlic can prevent infection inside or outside the body. 

Laboratory studies confirm that raw garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Why crushed garlic?

Freshly crushed or chopped garlic has the most health benefits. Allicin is a compound produced when garlic is crushed or chopped. 

Allicin is a defence molecule from garlic with broad antimicrobial activities. It also reduces inflammation and offers antioxidant benefits. 

Why honey?

Since ancient times, honey has been used as both food and medicine.

It offers several health benefits including antibacterial and antifungal properties as well as it soothes a sore throat.

Also, honey helps to swallow spicy garlic and protects the gastric mucosa from the garlic's burning.

Why garlic with honey? 

The garlic and honey combination slowed or stopped the growth of bacteria that cause illness and infections, including pneumonia.

Why water?

Water helps to swallow the Defence Garlic Shot most easily. Besides, water protects the gastric mucosa from the garlic's burning.

The water temperature of about 37°C/ 98°F is optimal for our stomach and body.

When to take Defence Garlic Shot?

The evening Shot provides one of the highest probability to wake up healthy in the morning. The most efficient result would be if to take it in 2-3 hours after the last meal.

How to remove the smell of garlic?

A disadvantage of the garlic is its smell. 

The quickest way to get rid of it is to chew dried coffee beans. The most healthy, however, would be to use dried cloves**. 

Pic. 4 Dried cloves

The Defence Garlic Shot is the most efficient ways to protect yourself from the sickness. 

However, it works only for people with healthy gastric mucosa, and people with a stomach ulcer must avoid it.

And Stay Healthy!

Tips:

* Check product's reviews for the garlic press, as unfortunately not every brand provides a good quality tool.

** Put two-three cloves into a month. Moisten with saliva and roll in your mouth. Bite them time by time. You can have them for hours. 

It not only kills the garlic smell but also disinfects the month. 

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Fighting the Virus. Defence Deodorant and Hand Sanitizer

Pic 1. Ingredients for the Defence Deodorant

In this article, you will learn how to make affordable Defence Deodorant and Defence Hand Sanitizer, a great help to stay healthy. 

I. Defence Deodorant Recipe

For the Defence Deodorant, you need the following:

• Coconut oil ( preferably organic): 3 spoons

• Baking soda: 3 spoons

• Tea tree oil: 10 drops

• Plastic spoon

• Empty jar (preferably made of glass)

Mix well the coconut oil and the baking soda in a clean jar. Add 10 drops of the tea tree oil. For the best result, use the sharp end of the spoon.

The Defence Deodorant is ready for use ( Pic. 2).

Pic 2. Ready Defence Deodorant

Why coconut oil?
Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizing. It also contains vitamin E.

Why baking soda?
Baking soda has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It eliminates the smell of sweat by making the odours less acidic. 

Why tea tree oil?

Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  

Keep the deodorant in a tightly closed jar, to prevent the disappearance of the essential oil. 

How to use:

Soak your fingers into the Defence Deodorant. Apply onto your clean armpits.

A hint: 

Add a little soda to get a thicker deodorant and a tea tree oil - to make it more fluid. 

II. Defence Hand Sanitizer Recipe

Pic 3. Ingredients for the Defence Hand Sanitizer

You can make your own Alcohol-free Defence Hand Sanitizer. The recipe below is one of the many.

For the Defence Hand Sanitizer You need the following ( pic 3):

• Aloe Vera gel: 1 dl ( 0,42 US cup)
• Tea tree oil: 10 drops
• Lavender essential oil: 10 drops 
• A bottle with a pump
• A dark-coloured bottle for take-away 

Mix well the Aloe Vera gel and oils in the bottle with a pump. The Defence Hand Sanitizer is ready ( Pic 4). 

                                                                                      Pic 4. Ready Defence Hand Sanitizer

Why Tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil will kill most types of bacteria at a concentration of 0.5-1%. 

Why Lavender oil?
Lavender essential oil is full of antioxidants and has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. 

You can also replace the lavender with lemon or orange oil. They are both awesome natural disinfectants as well as have a pleasant smell.

Pour the Defence Hand Sanitizer into a small dark bottle. Take it with to the places where you can't get to a sink or use it after washing your hands as extra protection.  Keep it in a dark place.

Pic 5. Defence Hand Sanitizer for taking-away

And Stay Healthy!

A tip: since there are fakes, buy etheric oils only in organic stores specializing in the sale of high-grade products. The price for the high-quality tea tree oil (10 ml) starts from five euros ( 5 USD dollars).



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Fighting the Virus. Defence Face Cream and Body Lotion

Pic 1. Ingredients for the Defence Cream

In this article, you will learn how to make affordable Defence Face Cream and Defence Body Lotion, a great help to stay healthy. 

I. Defence Face Cream Recipe

For the Defence Face Cream, you need the following ( Pic.1) :

• Basic face cream* (odourless)
• Tea tree oil
• Citrus etheric oil
• Almond etheric oil
• Plastic spoon
• Empty jar (preferably made of glass)

Mix well three spoons of the cream with 5-7 drops of the oils in a clean jar. For the best result, use the sharp end of the spoon.

The Defence face cream is ready for use.

Pic. 2.  Ready Defence Cream

Why tea tree oil?

Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  

Why almond oil?

Almond etheric oil is antioxidant-rich oil, boosting immunity properties and known for its anti-inflammatory.

Why citrus oil?

Citrus etheric oil clears your skin, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.

To prevent the disappearance of the essential oils, keep the cream in a tightly closed jar.

Apply to face, neck and decollete 2-4 times per day.

II. Defence Body Lotion Recipe

Pic. 3. Ingredients for Defence Body Lotion

You need: 

• Basic body lotion* (odourless)
• Tea tree oil
• Empty jar
• Plastic spoon

Optional:

• Citrus etheric oil
• Almond etheric oil

Mix well 1,5 dl of the body lotion with 5-7 drops of the tea tree oil (oils) in the clean jar using a plastic spoon.

The Defence Body Lotion is ready. 

Pic. 4. Ready Defence Lotion

Apply to your skin two or more times per day.

And Stay Healthy!

A tip 1: since there are fakes, buy etheric oils only in organic stores specialising in the sale of high-grade products. The price for the high-quality tea tree oil (10 ml) starts from five euros ( 5 USD dollars).

*A tip 2: Nivea products are an excellent option for the base of the cream and the lotion.

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Fighting the Virus. Defence Dentifrice and Mouthwash

Pic 1. Preparation of dentifrice

To be well, we need protection from infections and virus for every day.

The easiest way to archive it is by creating a daily defence routine.

In this article, I introduce a recipe for an affordable Defence Dentifrice and Mouthwash, a great help to stay healthy. 

Dentifrice ( tooth-power) 

You need: 

Ginger powder - 2 teaspoons

Clove powder - 2 teaspoons

Cinnamon powder - 3 teaspoons

An empty jar, for example from a face cream.

A teaspoon

Preparation of the dentifrice:

Mix well all the three ingredients in the clean jar ( pic. 1-2). 

Pic. 2.  Ready defence dentifrice powder

Use::

1. Rinse a toothbrush under the water.
2. Soak the toothbrush into the defence dentifrice.
3. Brush off any excess tooth-powder.
4. Add a small amount of toothpaste ( pic.3). 

Pic 3. Defence dentifrice with toothpaste

Brush your teeth 2-3 times per day. 

A tip: use a toothpaste without strong flavour, preferably organic.

1. Why clove?

Clove powder is high in antioxidants and can kill bacteria.

Discard clove if you have high blood pressure.

2. Why Ginger?

Ginger powder has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. 

3. Why Cinnamon?

Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants.  Also, it has anti-inflammatory properties.

Don't have clove?  Use a mix of the ginger and cinnamon powders.

Don't have ginger?  Use a mix of the clove and cinnamon powders.

You can also use only cloves or ginger. However, they are very spicy and cinnamon softens the pungent taste of dentifrice.

Mouthwash

You need:

Tea tree oil

Water

A glass

Pic 4. Tea-tree oil and glass of water

Preparation:

Dissolve five drops of tea tree oil in the glass of water ( approximately two deciliters).

Use: 

Rinse your mouth, teeth, and throat 3-4 times a day, especially before leaving home and after coming back.

For efficiency,  store the mouthwash in the glass bottle.

Pic 5  Bottled mouthwash 

Why tea-tree oil?

Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  

It also whitens your teeth.

Pic 6. Tea Tree Oil

A tip: since there are fakes, buy tea tree oil only in organic stores specializing in the sale of high-grade products. The price for the high-quality tea tree oil (10 ml) starts from five euros ( 5 USD dollars).

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Fighting the Virus. Defence Ginger

Antioxidant

Fresh ginger is an excellent antioxidant; therefore, it's a cool protector against various diseases, including infection, i.e. virus.

However, it is quite pungent and spicy, so it's not very pleasant to eat it raw. As a result,  people prefer whether to skip ginger or to cook it.

But is there any way to enjoy ginger fresh?

Yes, it is!

Ginger Dessert Recipe

Every day I have three big spoons of the raw ginger dessert at the end of my breakfast, and this is my recipe. 

For three big spoons of the dessert from raw ginger, you need the following ingredients: 

• Ginger: about 2,5 cm
• Lime: 1/2
• Liquid honey: about two small spoons

Step-by-step

1. Cut a piece from the ginger root ( the length depends on root thickness) and cut half the lime.

2. Wash the ginger and the lime.

3. Peel the ginger and cut the lime on four smaller pieces

4. Cut the ginger on the tiny pieces.

5. Fill a big spoon with ginger, moisten it with lime juice and squeeze a small portion of honey on it.

You can eat it plain, with turmeric or cinnamon. 

It's not only super healthy, but it's super enjoyable too!

And, by the way, lime and honey are great staff to boost your defence mechanism as well.

Stay healthy!

A hint:

Cut the lime peels, which were left, on the smaller portions and add them into a cup of your coffee or tea. Cover the cup and let it brew for 2-3 minutes.

Squeeze the fourth piece of the lime into the same drink. You will get great taste there.

As a result, you will delight a pleasant fresh taste of the extra antioxidant and vitamin C.

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