The Ministry of Ayush on 15th December 2021 has come out with a comprehensive document putting forth the concept of ‘Holistic Health’which emphasizes the self-care of the individuals by addressing various dimensions of life and health.
General preventive measures, methods for promoting systemic immunity, ways to promote local mucosal immunity along with other preventive courses such as fumigation (Dhupana) have been recommended by the Ministry.
Recommendations for Mental health for COVID-19 and post/long COVID-19 and measures to increase mental strength (Satvabala) are also part of the document.
These recommendations on “holistic health and well-being” have been formulated emphasizing the need for a healthy lifestyle with Ayush preventive measures and care in respect of Covid-19 and Long Covid-19.
The recommendations are a supplement to the COVID-19 appropriate behavior and precautionary measures and should not be taken as a substitute. Use of mask, hand sanitization, physical/social distancing, vaccination to break the chain, of healthy nutritious diet, improving immunity, and all other general health care measures are to be advised as per the guidelines issued by health authorities, from time to time.
