World Bank Praises India’s Arogya Setu App Meant to Contact Trace and Curb Covid-19
The government has been on a drive to popularise the Aarogya Setu app and has explained that adequate precautions have been taken with regard to privacy.
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News and Articles on Ayurveda, Yoga, Kundalini and other Indian way of health and medicines.
Vajrasana | Thunderbolt Yoga Pose
Vajrasana enhances blood circulation in the lower abdomen, improving digestion. Relieves excessive gas trouble or pain. Nerves of legs and thighs are strengthened. Its practice makes knees and ankle joints flexible and prevents certain rheumatic diseases.
The Experiment of Coronavirus Vaccine on Animals Started in India
There is good news towards prevention of new corona virus (covid-19) infection. The initial test of coronavirus vaccine on animals has started in India itself. Results will take 4-6 months to arrive. If everything goes well, a positive result is expected.
Government Launches e-Platform to Train 1.5 Crore Covid Warriors
The department of personnel and training (DoPT) has announced the launch of an online learning platform to train doctors, nurses, paramedics, government officers, police organisations and civil defence workers to combat Covid-19.
Minister Says India will Soon Cure COVID-19 Patients with Ayurvedic Treatment
Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naikhas expressed confidence that COVID-19 can be treated with Ayurveda, adding that in the absence of scientific validation the ancient Indian medicinal stream has only been used as a preventive measure during the current crisis.
Bharatiya way to Boost Immunity
Please note, all bio-active substances, which boost our immune system, are present only in plant foods. It is absent in Non-vegetarians foods. For the time being, it is advisable to forgo fleshy foods as animals sometimes act as disease carriers. Let us know how to incorporate these bio-active substances in functional foods to improve our immunity.
Yoga Mudrasana | The Psychic Union Pose
Yoga Mudrasana tones the spine, lower back and the abdomen. Yoga Mudrasana or the Psychic Union Pose is generally classified as an asana, even though the name suggests that it is a mudra. Yoga Mudrasana may be a little difficult for beginners, but when practiced can give great flexibility to the back and the hips.
Bengaluru-Based Bione Launches India’s First at-Home Testing Kit for Covid-19
With the world putting forward all measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic, genetic and microbiome testing firm Bione, on Thursday, launched India’s first Rapid Covid-19 at-home screening test kit.
Toaster-Sized Ventilator from India Helps Hospitals in Virus Fight
The AgVa plant near the capital New Delhi has been given permission to work flat out to make what could be a key weapon when India has to fully confront the pandemic. The makers say the AgVa — which weighs just 3.5 kilos (7.7 pounds) — will help move less critical patients back to their homes as their machine is easy to transport and install.
Office of Principal Scientific Adviser Issues Manual on Homemade Masks
Analyses show that if 50% of the population were to wear masks, only 50% of the population would be infected by the virus. Once 80% of the population wears a mask, the outbreak can be stopped immediately.