Crop loss is occurring on a more widespread scale in India. Retailer and food firms say there are no inherent shortages and supplies of most products have been restocked as panic purchasing is declining because houses have already stocked up for lockdown.

India depends on millions of people for food supply. Lack of transport and shortage of laborers cause farm crops to deteriorate, leading to a high increase in prices of staple crops. After the coronavirus crisis in China, many aircraft have been disrupted, shipments of vegetables from Africa to Europe or fruit from South America to the United States are being disrupted.

Food firms say that waves in commodity markets may not affect the prices of grocery goods, as firms typically buy raw materials beforehand. It is also estimated that global supplies of the most widely consumed food crops are sufficient.

What needs to be done:

• Keep the food supply chain moving and open the global trade.

• Establish emergency food reserves.

• Take steps to protect Agricultural workers and farmers.

The bottom line is that food and other essential commodities must go on. We cannot convert this health crisis into a food crisis. The government needs to come together globally to protect the food supply.

 Ayurveda is a plant-based science that passes on the gifts of nature to stay healthy and happy. Ayurveda knowledge is gained through daily regimens or seasonal regimens. The Ministry of AYUSH has released Ayurveda approved practices that can help you in making your immunity strong, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is recommended to follow these practices to maintain your immunity during the times of the coronavirus pandemic.

1.General measures

• Drink warm water throughout the day.

• Practice yoga asana, pranayama and meditation daily for at least 30 minutes,

•  According to the Ayurveda study, spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander helps to increase immunity, so add these spices in your daily cooking.

2. Immune boosting measures

• Take one tablespoon chyawanprash (10 gm) every morning. Make sure that diabetic patients have only sugar free chyawanprash.

• Drink herbal tea (kadha) include tulsi, cinnamon, black pepper dry ginger, and raisins. If you want to have sweet taste you can add jaggery and for bitter taste add lemon juice.
• Golden milk- Add half teaspoon of Turmeric (Haldi) in a glass of warm milk and drink it once or twice a day.

3. During Dry cough/ Sore Throat

• Take steam inhalation once a day with mint leaves or caraway seeds (ajwain) ·

• For cough and throat irritations, you can take clove powder mixed with honey sugar or honey and take this mixture once or twice a day.

• If symptoms continue then consult a doctor immediately.

    4. Daily Ayurvedic practices to follow

• Nasal Application- apply coconut oil, sesame oil, or Ghee in the morning and evening in both of your nostrils.
• Oil pulling therapy- take one tablespoon of sesame or coconut oil in the mouth swish it within the mouth for 2-3 minutes before spitting it out. Rinse it with warm water. Do this at least twice a day.

These simple ayurvedic practices can be followed every day whether you have any COVID-19 symptoms or not. These measures recommended by ayurvedic experts across the nation.

Information source: http://ayush.gov.in/event/ayurveda-immunity-boosting-measures-self-care-during-covid-19-crisis