Essentials of Yoga Techniques as Immunity Boosters: An Integrated Approach
Abstract
In today’s scenario of COVID-19 pandemic, when no effective treatment could be made available, the world is continuously in search of other classical regimens and ways to cope with the prevailing pandemic. To save oneself from the fatal diseases, the body’s resistance to fight the infections must be strong. There are numerous conventional ways to
enhance body’s resistance such as immunity in the traditional systems of medicine. According to Unani philosophy, Tabi’at (immunity) is the supreme power of the body immensely responsible for all physiological functions. As stated by Buqrat (Hippocrates), who is considered as the father of almost all systems of medicine, says “The physician treats but
the Tabi’at heals.” In fact he is the first person who gave the concepts of Medicatrix naturae (Quwate mudabbrah) / power of self-preservation and Immunity (Quwat e Mudafiat). Thus, in Unani system of Medicine, special emphasis is given for the enhancement of Tabi’at.
In this article, an emphasis is being given to elaborate many modalities, regimens and techniques of well-accepted conventional systems of medicine and how Yoga as an integrated approach can improve the body’s innate power of self-preservation and keep the infections at bay.
How to cite this article:
Mazhar SA, Anwar AI, Khan AA, Anjum R. Essentials of Yoga Techniques as Immunity Boosters: An ntegrated Approach. Int J Adv Res MicroBiol Immunol 2020; 2(1): 14-19.
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