Coronavirus · Health · janta curfew

Rajasthan CM announced complete lockdown till 31st March

To protect people from deadly Covid-19, CM Ashok Gehlot announced complete lockdown of Rajasthan from Sunday till 31st March.

To contain the spread of Coronavirus, CM took the decision at a private meeting with the top officials.

All government offices, malls, shops, factories will remain shut during the period in Rajasthan, barring essential and medical services.

“In this period of disaster, people should not have any problem related to food. More than 1 crore families, linked to the National Food Security Act, will get free wheat till May. Street vendors and daily wage workers will be given free food packets. Social security pensions will be disbursed in the first week of April. Factory workers will get paid leaves during the lockdown”, CM said.

Coronavirus · Health · Nutrition

Nutrition to fight Covid-19

In the times of self-isolation and quarantining, maintaining sanity and good health are very much important. Swearing by few simple tips will make our isolation bearable.

1. Stay hydrated all the time. Quarantining and stressing over pandemic can take a toll on physical health. Don’t underestimate the power of H2O in maintaining salt levels in your body. Just keep a glass of water nearby while working from home.

2. Don’t forget to take a daily dose of essential vitamins and other nutrients as they are crucial to generation of new healthy cells in your body. Try to keep up your right metabolism level by eating fresh veggies and correct amount of calories.

3. Working out and burning those excessive fat layers is essential during self-isolation. Stress eating is common in such times but one can overcome it by keeping a check on their portion size. Eat healthy and exercise well as part of your daily routine.

4. Instead of stressing over something which is beyond control, turn to other sources of comfort: read spiritual books, practice meditation and yoga, recall forgotten hobbies, give some time to nature and others.

5. Read good books of your favourite authors. It rejuvenates the mind and distract your brain from anxiety of being isolated in such hard times.

One step at a time is all it takes to get you there without losing mental balance and will ensure your well being during this period of health crisis.