At the moment it feels as though coronavirus has taken over our lives.
As it is a virus, it cannot be treated by antibiotics but has to be fought off by your body's immune system.
Although some medications can help with the symptoms, it may be worth thinking about your diet as a way of coping and fighting off Covid-19.
There are many things we can eat which will help to boost our immune systems.
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1- Garlic
Garlic is found in almost every cuisine in the world. It adds a little zing to food and it's a must-have for your health. Early civilizations recognized their value in fighting infections. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative HealthTrusted Source, garlic may also help lower blood pressure and slow down the hardening of the arteries. Garlic's immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin.
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2- Spinach
Spinach made our list not just because it's rich in vitamin C. It's also packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune systems. Similar to broccoli, spinach is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients. However, light cooking enhances its vitamin A and allows other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid.
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3- Thyme
Respiratory Health/Cough Suppressant
Science is now validating what the ancients already knew about Thyme benefits to respiratory health. A study looking at the effectiveness of Thyme for acute bronchitis found that patients who were given extracts of dry Thyme and Evening Primrose found that they had significantly better healing times than those given the placebo.
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that patients with acute bronchitis who were given a combination of Thyme extract and Ivy leaves displayed a 50% reduction in coughing fits two days sooner than those given the placebo.
Thyme is rich in plant phenols such as thymol and carvacrol which are powerfully anti-spasmodic, making them potent cough suppressants. The antibacterial and expectorant qualities of this herb thin the mucus that the cough is trying to expel, whilst gently healing and soothing the bronchial tract. As a result of the overwhelming research, Thyme oil is approved by Germany's "Commission E" in the treatment of bronchitis, whooping cough, and upper respiratory inflammation.
Antibacterial/Sore Throat Remedy
A recent Polish study tested the response of Thyme essential oil to 120 different strains of bacteria that were isolated from patients with infections of the oral cavity, respiratory tract, and genitourinary tract. They found that the oil exhibited extremely strong activity against all of the bacterial strains. Furthermore, it even demonstrated efficacy against antibiotic-resistant strains. Thyme oil has also been found to be effective against various Staphylococcus species, including MRSA.