Alternative Treatment Protocols for Covid-19

# An Integrative Prophylactic Protocol

# Notes on Diet

# Millets:

Millets are found to be less inflammatory than other staple grains and to support immune health better, especially in the context of a Covid-19 prophylactic diet. Dr. Khadar Vali recommends the consumption of one of the following 5 "Positive Millets" at least once a day while prophylaxing:

  • Foxtail millet (Tinai)
  • Kodo millet (Varagu)
  • Little millet (Saamai)
  • Barnyard millet (Kuthiravaali in Tamil / Odalu in Telugu)
  • Browntop millet (Pala pul in Tamil / Korralu in Telugu)

Millet man Dr. Khadar Vali's recommended millet-based dietary regimen for health and prophylaxis:

However, it may be good not to consume millets in excess as well (i.e., everyday in large quantities, especially when improperly cooked, as explained below) as they can cause stomach ache, bloating and constipation due to their high fibre content, and are also found to contain goitrogenic flavonoids that block iodine absorption and are linked to goitre. Millets, and especially pearl millet, also contain high amounts of oxalates that are unsuitable for those with kidney disease and can precipitate kidney stones. They also contain certain enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, which are called anti-nutrients because they inhibit nutrient absorption unless proper cooking methods are practised. In addition, millets contain protease (trypsin / chymotrypsin) inhibitors, which inhibit enzymatic action to break down proteins and thereby reduce their absorption, as well as cause toxicity in the intestines, potentially leading to leaky gut. Darker millets are reported to contain more antinutrients.

Semi-refined millet flour contains less of the antinutrient phytates and oxalates (as the bran contains a higher distribution of these antinutrients) and more bioavailability of iron and calcium, while retaining much of the nutrients. The protease inhibitors can be reduced greatly through soaking and sprouting millets for 5 days prior to consumption, and cooking them with steam or water, rather than dry heating. Another important method to reduce antinutrients in food is fermentation. However, protease inhibitors are also used as antiviral medication as they help block viral replication, and may be helpful as prophylactic if consumed in moderation.

# Recipe for Ambali (sprouted, fermented millet porridge):

# Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease:

Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease should adapt the diet to their requirements with the advice of their consultant physician, as fruits and vegetables in large quantity may not be all suitable to their needs.

# Simple and Effective Way of Vitamin D Supplementation in a Vegan Diet:

The renowned mycologist Dr. Paul Stamets discovered that the vitamin D levels in the Shiitake mushroom, deemed a superfood for its great benefits to health, soared from about 100 IU / 100 g to 46,000 IU / 100 g when sun-dried for 12 hours over two days, and moreover, that the stored mushrooms preserved significant amounts of the vitamin D2 when tested after an year. It was also discovered that the vitamin D thus produced was as bioavailable as D intake through nutraceutical supplements. (Note: When supplementing vitamin D, it is also important to supplement also with vitamin K2. Furthermore, concurrent Magnesium and Calcium supplementation are necessary to improve D absorption and reap the advantages to bone health, respectively.)

N.B.: Dr. Peter McCullough discusses the routine use of diluted (1%) Povidone Iodine (Betadine) mouth wash in the dental office as an excellent preventive measure for COVID-19. Find more details here.

# Notes on the Prophylactic Recommendations

  1. The basic prophylactic diet plan (outlined in the leftmost column below) integrates the highly evidence-based recommendations of acclaimed naturopath Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, PhD, the DIP (Disciplined Intelligent Protocol) Diet, and the well-researched and proven (millet-based) dietary prescriptions of Dr. Khadar Vali, PhD. Both physicians have amassed a reputation for healing thousands of patients of otherwise intractable and debilitating chronic and lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, CVD and cancer, as well as treating thousands of Covid-19 patients, including patients with advanced symptoms, of the infection using diet and integrative holistic therapy alone.

  2. It is also very important to adhere to the Ayurvedic diet protocol for mitigating Kapha Dosha, especially for the mid-day meal and afternoon snack. This involves eliminating all dairy products, processed sugar and fried foods from the diet. In following a naturopathic dietary regimen, perhaps an exception might be made in the case of raw fruits and vegetables.

  3. The healthy lifestyle recommended to be adopted along with the proposed diet plan is derived from the recommendations of the AYUSH Ministry for prophylaxing against Covid-19, as well as the long proven and empirical lifestyle and self-care recommendations of acclaimed traditional Nature Cure practitioner Acharya Arun Sharma, grandson and disciple of Acharya Lakshmana Sharma, venerated as a pioneer of naturopathy and Nature Cure in India.

  4. The post-exposure prophylactic therapy, particularly for primary contacts, is an integrative approach, combining the most evidence-based and accessible prophylactic recommendations of homeopathy and Ayurveda.

  5. Of about 50 different highly effective integrative approaches to Covid-19 prevention and treatment surveyed, each of which are known to offer nearly complete cure rate (i.e., negligibly small Case Fatality Rate with the treatment) , the recommendations in the columns below have filtered out and combined a set of integrative strategies that are most aligned with the known effective remedies in naturopathy, homeopathy and Ayurveda, while acknowledging a few extremely effective allopathic protocols (The Zelenko, Fareed-Tyson and I-MASK+ strategies) as viable options.

  6. Through such an integrative and sustainable prophylactic approach, seeking to improve and support overall health and immunity as well as reverse or mitigate lifestyle diseases- like diabetes, Cardio-Vascular Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, or even (with diligence) more serious conditions- through time-tested naturopathic and Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle while yet prophylaxing to prevent infection, we hope to suggest an effective roadmap for individuals to prepare for the pandemic in the most intelligent and reliable manner, with the help of evidence-based integrative medicine.

  7. Persons who are not at high risk of infection, and wishing to adopt a general prophylactic regimen, are recommended to follow the diet and lifestyle prescriptions in the leftmost and middle columns. Those who are at high risk of infection, due to the existence of comorbidities and significant exposure to the virus as primary contacts, are recommended to follow the prescriptions of diet, lifestyle and herbal or nutraceutical supplementation in all three columns.

# Diet

DIP: A vegetarian immune-supportive diet + Best simple preventative lifestyle + Additional post-exposure prophylaxis
Additional optional prophylactic technique:

Iota-carrageenan (opens new window) nutraceutical nasal spray (which is the active ingredient in Betadine Cold Defence Nasal Spray (opens new window)), highly evidence-based therapy (opens new window) to drastically reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load in upper respiratory tract
At or before 5:00 AM At or before 5:00 AM

(Homeopathy) Arsenicum Album protocol:
For 4 consecutive days every month - say, the 1st to the 4th of every month- take 4 pills (adult dosage, 2 pills for children) each of Arsenicum Album 30 C on an empty stomach, without even drinking water and preferably even before brushing teeth. Let the pills dissolve slowly in the mouth on the tongue, rather than chewing or swallowing, and do not eat or drink anything (i.e., dry fast) for at least an hour after taking the pills. Do not consume any tea, coffee or nonvegetarian food on the days of dosing with homeopathic medicine. (It is recommended in nature cure to avoid these foods altogether.)

NOTE: The Homeopathic protocol should only be adopted under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable physician.		 At or before 5:00 AM

(Homeopathy) Dr. Khadar Vali's Bryonia + Rhus Tox protocol for primary contacts:
Instead of the Arsenic Album 30 C protocol and if at least 2 weeks have passed since the last Ars Alb regimen, after significant exposure and for primary contacts, immunity could be also enhanced in the short term, for primary contacts, through Dr. Khadar Vali's prescription of Bryonia 200 C and Rhus Tox 200 C could be used.

Dosage:
Dissolve 3 each of these pills in half a glass of water, and consume. The dosage should be repeated twice a day, i.e. morning and evening on an empty stomach, for 3 days.

NOTE: The Homeopathic protocol should only be adopted under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable physician.

OR (exclusive)

(Allopathy) Dr. Paul E. Marik's I-MASK+ / I-MASS Protocol:
For high-risk primary contacts who would like to adopt an evidence-based allopathic prophylactic regimen in addition to the holistic or traditional protocols, Dr. Marik's preventative Ivermectin regimen is an allopathic alternative, though not recommended by holistic physicians and naturopaths.

Contraindications and guidance for prophylaxing with Ivermectin:
Even though widely used and generally considered nontoxic, it must be noted that Ivermectin is not recommended for children weighing less than 15 kg, for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Ivermectin should also be avoided by persons with allergic reactions to the drug, compromised kidney or liver function, or those infected with the parasite Loa Loa. There are possibilities of adverse drug interactions with other allopathic or herbal medications. Therefore it is important that Ivermectin should not be used while on any other prophylactic or curative medication without consulting knowledgeable and experienced physicians. All homeopathic and Ayurvedic therapies should be discontinued at least 2-3 days before beginning an Ivermectin protocol.

It must also be noted that several holistic, naturopathic, homeopathic and indigenous / Ayurvedic physicians in India have avowed and demonstrated in their clinical practice that perfect health can be maintained by most, even primary contacts, by starting a holistic prophylactic and healthy diet and lifestyle regimen early and religiously adhering to it, as well as through the Arsenicum album 30 C homeopathic prophylactic protocol mentioned here.
- Moreover, there is evidence from clinical trials suggesting that Ayurvedic medicines taken alone are even more effective than Ayurvedic medicines used as adjunct therapy to a mainstream allopathic treatment modality (opens new window) (including Azithromycin, Vitamin-C and anti-histamines. Acetaminophen, administered as needed).

Ivermectin prophylactic protocol (Only if desired post-exposure by primary contacts, but not necessary or recommended as primary line of prophylaxis by holistic physicians):

Dosage:
[Chronic prevention for high-risk individuals-
0.2 mg / kg per dose, taken with or after meals; first dose at the start of the treatment, repeated after 48 hours, and then 1 dose weekly for as long as risk is elevated in the community]

(Recommended modality of use) Post-exposure Covid prevention:
0.2 mg / kg per dose, taken with or after meals; first dose at the start of the treatment, repeated after 48 hours

Directions for use:
Ivermectin must be had on an empty stomach with a full glass (240 ml) of water, at least 1 hour before any meal. The dosage should be determined in consultation with a qualified allopathic physician, and is a function of body weight, underlying medical conditions and response to treatment.
About 5:45 AM

(Ayurveda & Naturopathy) Ushaapaana (opens new window):

Recommendation for daily detoxification and disease prevention:
Everyday, about 1 hour after the morning protocol of homeopathic prophylactic medication (or otherwise if the homeopathic medication was not consumed then shortly after rising) drink 2-4 glasses (i.e., at least half a litre) of warm water to detoxify and cleanse the system.

NOTE: The Homeopathic protocol should only be adopted under the guidance of an experienced and knowledgeable physician.
5:50 AM

(Naturopathy)
A simple and effective, evidence-based anti-inflammatory morning routine:
Consume the following ingredients in the given sequence on an empty stomach:
1. A small piece, about 0.5-0.75 inch long, of fresh ginger with skin,
2. A piece of raw, washed lemon with rind,
3. A single raw garlic clove, peeled,
4. A raw gooseberry,
5. A glass of slightly warm turmeric water, sipped slowly over a duration of 10 minutes.

A little honey could be used to slightly sweeten these pungent or sharp-flavoured medicinal foods. Those who find the taste too pungent to be palatable could crush the fresh ginger, boil in water and drink as a tea. Lemon juice and honey may be added for flavouring but only after the tea has cooled to lukewarm temperature. (opens new window)		 5:50 AM 5:50 AM

(Ayurveda)
Nasal irrigation with saline turmeric water: (opens new window)
Gargle with warm saline water, optionally with a pinch of turmeric / Triphala / Yashtimadhu added.

AND

Nasya: (opens new window)
Anu Taila, or Ayurvedic medicated oil could be used, or even organic cold-pressed coconut or sesame oil or pure cow's ghee could be used as Nasya, where a few drops are dripped into each nostril.
6:00 AM 6:00 AM

(Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy)
Yoga, Pranayama and meditation for 1 - 1.5 hours, according to the recommendations of Ayush, including Aasanas and Praanayaama that are officially recommended for Covid-19 by the AYUSH Ministry, especially the Praanayaamas Bhastrika, Anuloma Viloma, Bhramari, Kapaala Bhaati, and specific Yogaasanaas like Surya Namaskaara, Chakraasana, back-bending Aasanaas etc.

AND

(Nature Cure)
Afterwards, perform at least 15-30 minutes of an aerobic exercise like running or skipping that cause physical exertion, according to the individual's capacity.		 6:00 AM

(Ayurveda)
Disinfection of living environment through Dhoop to reduce airborne contagion:
Burn Aparajitha Dhooma Choornam (opens new window) in the living space in the morning.
9 AM

(Naturopathy)
Everyday, whenever other herbal kashayas are not being consumed at this time (on an empty stomach) in the morning, drink 200 ml of green juice (opens new window) prepared from cucumber / ash gourd / bottle gourd / plantain pith or stem (opens new window) / mint leaves (opens new window) / wheatgrass (opens new window) / Moringa leaves / corriander leaves (opens new window), in rotation, and with [Amla][35], fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey for taste. Naturopathy importantly utilizes this therapy to counter systemic inflammation (opens new window).

OR

(Herbal / Natural Medicine, Dr. Khadar Vali) Saptapatra (Seven leaves) Kashaya Immunity regimen:
Instead of the green juice, and for those who can source the fresh medicinal leaves in their locality, for 4 weeks every 6 months, follow the Saptapatra Kashaaya regimen (opens new window) recommended by Dr. Khadar Vali, with 20 ml of the Kashaaya of one of the leaves of the following seven medicinal plants:
1) Neem
2) Tulasi
3) Koovalam or Bael or wood apple
4) Guduchi or Amrutavalli or Giloy
5) Arayaal or Peepal or Pippala or sacred fig
6) Karuka Pullu or Dhruva or Bermuda grass
7) Poonga or Karanja or Indian beech

Prepare a Kashaaya of each of the 7 leaves listed, one at a time, and consume it for 2 consecutive days. This process would take 7 x 2 = 14 days. Then reiterate the cycle for the next 14 days, and repeat the entire regimen every six months.

Contraindication:
The Saptapatra Kashaaya regimen had better not be followed on the days that the homeopathic protocols are being administered, and it is better to avoid the green juice protocol during the 28 days that the Saptapatra Kashaaya regimen is adopted, so as to have the herbal juices on empty stomach and to reduce interference with other medications.		 9 AM

(Siddha)
Primary contacts can drin 60 ml (about 0.25 - 0.5 glass) of Kapasura + Nilavembu Kudineer (opens new window), on an empty stomach once in 3-4 days (or on a cycle of 5 consecutive days every two weeks), preferably (but not necessarily) on the days that other prophylactic herbal or homeopathic medicatons are not being used.

Two recommended methods of preparation and dosages:
A veteran traditional physician Sh. Maragathamani recommends to drink a tumbler of Kudineer, prepared by adding 1 teaspoon each of Nilavembu and Kapasura boiled in two tumblers of water down to one tumbler and a pinch of alum powder added, thrice a week.

According to customary instructions provided on packets, 1 teaspoon of one of these (Kapasoora / Nilavempu) herb powders added to 2 tumblers of water and boiled down to half a tumbler (approx. 60 ml).

Dosage for prophylaxing:
When prophylaxing, Kapasura / Nilavembu Kudineer is recommended to be consumed 1-2 times a day on empty stomach for a week in 1 cycle. The cycle is then repeated after a gap of about 10 days (or 1-2 weeks). In practice, the bitter decoction is drunk by ordinary people less frequently, about 2-3 times a week during prophylaxis as self-medication.
9:45 AM

(AYUSH) Chyavanaprash Ayurvedic supplement:
On the days that the Saptapatra regimen has not been followed, take immunity-building herbal supplement Chyavanaprash 3 g with warm water.		 9:45 AM

(Naturopathy) Phototherapy with sunlight:
Sunbathing and sungazing, wearing minimal, light, preferably white clothing (opens new window), for 30 minutes		 9:45 AM

(AYUSH) Ashwagandha Ayurvedic supplement:
On the days that the Saptapatra regimen has not been followed, primary contacts might take immunity-building herbal supplement Ashwagandha 1-3 g powder with warm water, in addition to the morning dosage of Chyavanaprash.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Immune-supportive anti-inflammatory and nutritious breakfast:
(Naturopathy) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's evidence-based Disciplined Intelligent Protocol (DIP) (opens new window) Diet-

The DIP diet is an anti-inflammatory diet that is both a dietary regimen for reversing many lifestyle diseases, especially diabetes (opens new window), as well as a prophylaxing diet for infections in the naturopathic system. Patients with comorbidities like diabetes, BP, cholesterol, obesity etc. could incorporate the principles of diabetes-reversing breakfast outlined in the DIP Diet Plan to reverse them, achieve a controlled blood sugar level without medication and gradually free themselves of dependency on medication.


A breakfast of up to 3-4 varieties of organic, seasonal fruits; in particular, the following fruits are known to provide a requisite daily prophylactic dosage of 0.2 g of vitamin C:
2 mangoes, or 2 sweet limes or oranges, or 1 guava, or 300 - 400 g of different types of fruits

Dr. Henry Ealy, renowned US naturopath who has successfully treated end-stage Covid-19 with nutritional / integrative medicine, recommends also to add nutritional sources of Quercetin, such as Capers and Blueberries, and organic carrot juice for Betacarotene, which are immune-supportive superfoods during the coronavirus pandemic. Other recommended immunity-boosting fruits are organic citrus fruits (especially blood oranges, if available), peaches and watermelons, avocado and healthy date varieties like Ajwah / Medina or Mejdool dates.

On the whole, it is recommended to have a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, in order to source a healthy and balanced profile of nutrients and micronutrients.

Supplementing the raw fruit breakfast with nutritious raw superfoods like tender coconut water / kernel or lentil / almond sprouts (in moderation):
About 15 minutes after the fruitarian meal, can have 3-6 tablespoons of sprouted green gram / peanuts / almonds / walnuts / tender coconut.

Note: Naturopathy recommends to reduce fruit variety consumed at a single meal. Therefore the variety could be distributed across different meals.		 10:30 - 12:00 AM

(Ayurveda) Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit: (opens new window)
Primary contacts could consider to take Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit for the novel coronavirus, which is based on successful clinical trials.

Dosage:
1. Put 4 drops of Anu Taila each in both nostrils 1 hour before breakfast.
2. Take 2 tablets of Divya Swasari, with lukewarm water, half an hour before breakfast.
3. Take 2 tablets of Divya Coronil, with lukewarm water, half an hour after breakfast.

The above dosage is suitable for the age group 15-60 years. For children between the ages 6-15 years, half of this dosage is recommended.
1:30 - 3:00 PM

Immune-supportive anti-inflammatory and nutritious lunch:
(Naturopathy) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's evidence-based Disciplined Intelligent Protocol (DIP) Diet. (opens new window)

The DIP diet is an anti-inflammatory diet that is both a dietary regimen for reversing many lifestyle diseases, especially diabetes (opens new window), as well as a prophylaxing diet for infections in the naturopathic system. Patients with comorbidities like diabetes, BP, cholesterol, obesity etc. could incorporate the principles of diabetes-reversing breakfast outlined in the DIP Diet Plan to reverse them, achieve a controlled blood sugar level without medication and gradually free themselves of dependency on medication.

The main principle of the DIP-recommended lunch and dinner is that the main dish must be preceded by a plate of salad with 5 X K grams of raw vegetables, where K is equal to the individual's body weight in kilograms. For a prophylactic diet, the plate of salad vegetables could include a handful of fresh raw (preferably sprouted) green peas / four fresh raw tomatoes.

(DIP Diet) RECIPES To Cure Lifestyle Diseases; Neerja Chowdhury (opens new window)

Lunch with cooked whole grain rice or millets, preferably nutritious and probiotic Ambali (opens new window) or Koozhu (fermented broken millet / millet flour congee) or Pazhankanji (fermented rice congee), accompanied by simple lentil gravy and steamed vegetable Subzi (opens new window), spiced buttermilk / milk Kefir (opens new window) etc. The fermented grain porridges are prepared by cooking the grains or flour in sufficiently large quantities of water, cooling, and adding split (preferably deseeded) whole green chillies or their highly probiotic stalks alone. Buttermilk (dairy or vegan) too could be added to assist better fermentation. Those who are trying to reverse vitamin D deficiency are recommended to consume 100 - 200 g sun-dried mushrooms (preferably the highly nutritious Shiitake mushrooms) a week, by having several 3-4 servings of sun-dried mushrooms (soaked and cooked) weekly. (opens new window) Shiitake mushrooms that have been sun-dried for 12 hours with their gills facing up and dehydrated and packed, have been demonstrated to provide 46,000 IU of vitamin D per 100 g. (opens new window)

Dr. Khadar Vali recommends the consumption of one of the following 5 "Positive Millets" at least once a day while prophylaxing:
- Foxtail millet (Tinai)
- Kodo millet (Varagu)
- Little millet (Saamai)
- Barnyard millet (Kuthiravaali in Tamil / Odalu in Telugu)
- Browntop millet (Pala pul in Tamil / Korralu in Telugu)

Millet man Dr. Khadar Vali's recommended millet-based dietary regimen for health and prophylaxis.

Recommendations and precautions regarding routine millet consumption.		 1:30 - 3:00 PM

(Ayurveda) Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit (opens new window):
Primary contacts could consider to take Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit for the novel coronavirus, which is based on successful clinical trials.

Dosage:
1. Take 2 tablets of Divya Swasari, with lukewarm water, half an hour before lunch.
2. Take 2 tablets of Divya Coronil, with lukewarm water, half an hour after lunch.

The above dosage is suitable for the age group 15-60 years. For children between the ages 6-15 years, half of this dosage is recommended.

OR (exclusive)

(Allopathy, Nutritional medicine)
1. Nutraceutical supplements for primary contacts:
Nutraceutical baseline therapy of the highly effective Zelenko Protocol / FLCCC I-MASS / I-MASK+ Protocols:
Immune Fortifying / Supportive Therapy:
- Vitamin D3: 1000–3000 IU / day.
- Vitamin C: 500 - 1,000 mg bid (i.e., twice daily)
- Quercetin: 250 mg daily.
- Zinc: 30 - 40 mg / day (elemental zinc). Zinc lozenges are preferred.

Many nutraceutical therapies have also recommended therapeutic supplementation with vitamin A (as Retinoic acid / Beta-carotene) and Bromelain. (opens new window)

Two common supplements that meet most / all of these requirements:
1. West Coast Immuneed Original (opens new window), Immunity by ZenRenu: Of these alternatives, 1 tablet of West Coast Immuneed Original was recommended by many physicians as a proven brand and moderate prophylactic supplement, containing a much broader nutrient profile of 25 vitamins and minerals for immunity.
2. Prophylactic / Therapeutic Oral Vitamin C:
Dietitians usually recommend to consume necessary vitamins through food. The evidence-based N.I.C.E. Three-step Flu Diet for Covid-19 recommends to use food to obtain a prophylactic dosage of 0.2 g vitamin C, better absorbed / metabolized through raw fruits and vegetable, and the richest source, raw Amla, than artificially as tablets.

Dosages:
- An oft suggested nutracuetical option is to take 500 - 1000 mg of oral vit. C (in powder form or as chewable tablets like LimCee (opens new window)) as prophylactic.
- Another recommended protocol prescribes to supplement with 3 g of oral vitamin C 2-3 times a day (adult dosage, 1 g X 2 times in day for children).
4 PM

(Naturopathy) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's DIP Diet: (opens new window)
Very light snack, if required, but only steamed snacks, not fried. A few examples of good light snacks are a small quantity of millet "Pidi" or steamed millet flour dumplings in coconut milk, "Ada" or "Modak" with tasty fillings like coconut + palm sugar / palm jaggery and prepared on plantain leaves, Ragi + Murungai Keerai roti, 1 millet or other dosa with boiled or sprouted green gram + coconut + jaggery filling, a small quantity of millet pongal with ghee + raisins + almonds + cashewnuts, a small quantity of millet / buckwheat pasta with steamed broccoli + carrots + beans, amaranth snacks, homemade oats "energy bar" with sprouted nuts.

The light snack is suggested principally for those who to prefer to have a dinner consisting only of raw salad. Those who are practising the DIP diet are recommended to have only fresh fruits, dry fruits / nuts soaked for at least 4-5 hours and other light raw snacks in the prescribed small quantity.

(Ayurveda, Naturopathy) Herbal tea or Kashaya:
This light snack should preferably be accompanied by 1-2 cups of an immunity-boosting herbal decoctions or teas as prophylactic, such as the following:
Ayush Kwath Churna, from Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
A variety of anti-inflammatory teas, informed by indigenous medicine as well as science

Persons with comorbidities like diabetes, BP, cholesterol, obesity etc. could incorporate the principles of diabetes-reversing afternoon snacking outlined in Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's DIP Diet Plan to reverse these inflammatory diseases, achieve a controlled blood sugar level without medication and gradually redeem themselves of dependency on medication.		 4 PM 4 PM
4:00 - 4:30 PM 4:00 - 4:30 PM

(Naturopathy) Phototherapy with sunlight:
Sunbathing and sungazing, wearing minimal, light, preferably white clothing, for 30 minutes		 4:00 - 4:30 PM
6:30 - 8:00 PM

(Nature Cure / Naturopathy) Acharya Arun Sharma's dietary recommendations in Nature Cure:
According to Acharya Arun Sharma's philosophy of Nature Cure (opens new window), in the tradition of his Guru and grandfather, Acharya Lakshmana Sharma, at least two meals in a raw should be consumed in the raw form. Such a diet is especially recommended for those suffering from severe comorbidites, ranging from Cardio-Vascular Disease to cancer, which is treated through the Nature Cure lifestyle protocol. Dinner could be of raw, green salad, cooked lentils like chickpeas (though not recommended by Nature, but in keeping with the principles of the Ketogenic Diet (opens new window)) or green gram sprouts (possibly with 2-3 tablespoons of vegan mayonnaise or hummus or other healthy relish), or ""Kosambari"" salads from South India with lentil sprouts. The dinner regimen is inspired by multiple well-known naturopathic regimens in which two meals of the day are grain-free and raw.
Pete Loves Salads (opens new window): Kosambari Salads. Just What Is That ? I’ve Got 9 To Show You (opens new window)

(Naturopathy) Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's DIP Diet: (opens new window)
Another alternative dinner option is the dinner recommended by Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's DIP Diet. Patients with comorbidities like diabetes, BP, cholesterol, obesity etc. could incorporate the principles of diabetes-reversing dinner outlined in Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury's DIP Diet Plan to reverse them, achieve a controlled blood sugar level without medication and gradually redeem themselves of dependency on medication.

The main principle of the DIP lunch and dinner is that the main dish must be preceded by a plate of salad with about as grams of raw vegetables as is equal to 5 times the individual's body weight in kilograms. For a prophylactic diet, the plate of salad vegetables could include a handful of fresh raw (perhaps sprouted) green peas / 2-3 cups of cabbage / 3 bell peppers / 4 fresh raw tomatoes etc. It must be cautioned that tomatoes are not recommended for individuals with compromised kidney function, nor green peas for their protein value.

(DIP Diet) RECIPES To Cure Lifestyle Diseases; Neerja Chowdhury (opens new window)

Dinner with cooked whole grain rice or even millets, preferably nutritious and probiotic Ambali (opens new window) or Koozhu (fermented broken millet / millet flour congee) or Pazhankanji (fermented rice congee), accompanied by simple lentil gravy and steamed vegetable subzi etc. The fermented grain porridges are prepared by cooking the whole / broken rice grains or millet flour in sufficiently large quantities of water, cooling, and adding split (preferably deseeded) whole green chillies or their highly probiotic stalks alone. Buttermilk (dairy or vegan) and salt could be added for taste before consumption. If lunch consisted of a fermented, probiotic meal, and in cold weather, it might be advisable and a more sustainable choice not to consume probiotic fermented Koozhu or Ambali for dinner, but rice congee or porridge with spiced lentil gravy. The spices of Indian cuisine are very well known to be extremely immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory.

Dr. Khadar Vali recommends the consumption of the following 5 "Positive Millets" at least once a day while prophylaxing:
Foxtail millet (Tinai), Kodo millet (Varagu), Little millet (Saamai), Barnyard millet (Kuthiravaali in Tamil / Odalu in Telugu), Browntop millet (Pala pul in Tamil / Korralu in Telugu)
Millet man Dr. Khadar Vali's recommended millet-based dietary regimen for health and prophylaxis
Recommendations and precautions regarding routine millet consumption

Sweet potatoes cooked, or sweet potato soup are another flavourful option, as are occasional whole wheat / millet rotis or soba (buckwheat) noodles, quinoa dishes etc.

Note: Dinner should be consumed before 7 PM, and no food should be eaten on any account after 8 PM.		 6:30 - 8:00 PM 6:30 - 8:00 PM

(Ayurveda)Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit (opens new window):
Primary contacts could consider to take Patanjali's Divya Swasari Coronil Kit for the novel coronavirus, which is based on successful clinical trials.

Dosage:
1. Take 2 tablets of Divya Swasari, with lukewarm water, half an hour before dinner.
2. Take 2 tablets of Divya Coronil, with lukewarm water, half an hour after dinner.

The above dosage is suitable for the age group 15-60 years. For children between the ages 6-15 years, half of this dosage is recommended.

OR (exclusive)

(Allopathy)
Prophylactic / Therapeutic Oral Vitamin C:
Dietitians usually recommend to consume necessary vitamins through food. The evidence-based N.I.C.E. Three-step Flu Diet for Covid-19 recommends to use food to obtain a prophylactic dosage of 0.2 g vitamin C, better absorbed / metabolized through raw fruits and vegetable than artificially as tablets.

Dosage:
- An oft suggested nutracuetical option is to take 500 - 1000 mg of oral vit. C (in powder form or as chewable tablets like LimCee) as prophylactic.
- Another recommended protocol prescribes to supplement with 3 g of oral vitamin C 2-3 times a day (adult dosage, 1 g X 2 times in day for children).
9:00 PM 9:00 PM

(Ayurveda)
Nasal irrigation with saline turmeric water: (opens new window)
Gargle with warm saline water, optionally with a pinch of turmeric / Triphala / Yashtimadhu added.

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Nasya:
1. Anu Taila (opens new window), or Ayurvedic medicated oil could be used, or even organic cold-pressed coconut or sesame oil or pure cow's ghee could be used as Nasya, where a few drops are dripped into each nostril.

2. Steam inhalation (opens new window), with water containing a few drops of eucalyptus oil, turmeric, mint leaves and / or Carom seeds / Ajwain		 9:00 PM

(AYUSH) Ashwagandha Ayurvedic supplement:

On the days that the Saptapatra regimen has not been followed, primary contacts might take immunity-building herbal supplement Ashwagandha 1-3 g powder with warm water (for the second time before bedtime).
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(Yoga & Naturopathy)
Switch off screen gadgets at least half an hour going to bed (opens new window), perform a few minutes of Shavaasana with deep breathing Praanayaama (opens new window) and meditation, and sleep before 10 PM. There is evidence (opens new window) that slow and deep breathing exercises performed for several minutes decreases sleep onset latency and increases quality of sleep in those suffering from insomnia.		 9:30 PM

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