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Pros and Cons of Lockdown-More pros than cons

There are more pros of coronavirus lockdown than cons. Use this Covid-19 lockdown period to your advantage.

Well, I need not repeat that almost one third of inhabited world is under lockdown due to Covid-19 or coronavirus outbreak. It is considered the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease in the current scenario, as there is no cure or vaccine for it. However, does that mean the world has come to a standstill? Of course, all non-essential activities have come to a standstill,but there are many things we can do and enjoy the lockdown period in addition to keeping ourselves safe within our homes.

Should lockdown be extended?

That is something the government has to decide, depending on the overall situation of the country and state. As lockdown is a preventive measure and not a cure, any government cannot extend it beyond a limit because it will have serious economic impact on the state.

Is lockdown good?

In the past one month, we have seen some of the positive impacts of lockdown on our lives as well as the lives of animals. Rivers and ponds are cleaner and clearer than what we have ever seen. Many types of birds that had almost disappeared from urban skies are now easily visible in cities and towns under lockdown due to clear sky and no pollution.

Holy river Ganga before and during lockdown

Pros of lockdown

  • Less pollution, clear sky and fresh oxygen freely available
  • Almost no crime or criminal activities reported
  • Covid-19 spread can be curbed effectively
  • We get ample time to spend with our families
  • Those who can work from home don’t have to spend/waste time in traffic
  • Time to reconnect with old friends and colleagues
  • Time for hobbies that can be pursued at home such as painting, writing, paper-art, sketching etc. How about mastering Magic Tricks?
  • Exercise and eat healthy food
  • and more

Exercise, eat healthy and burn fat

This brings me to my favourite topic of staying healthy by natural methods. As mentioned above that you get fresh air during lockdown, why not develop the habit of waking up early and breath in fresh air which is not available during normal times? If you have some open space, then put it to the best use. Perform yoga or do any other type of exercise daily in the morning. You’ll notice the difference within a few days. In fact, this will help you develop good and healthy habits that you can continue even after lockdown is lifted. As fat eating healthy is concerned, you can rely on Noom App to choose what to eat and what to avoid.

Meditate or enjoy your me-time

During our hectic schedules, we hardly get time to introspect and spend some time with ourselves. Lockdown or even quarantine period is the perfect time to enjoy your me-time. If you are unable to concentrate or focus your mind, then try some online meditation guide. You need not be perfect or try to achieve the meditation state of those who practice it regularly or have achieved some degree of mastery. All you need is some time to think about yourself, it doesn’t matter how you achieve that.

Pets need your time too

If you have a pet,then what better time to spend with it than now. Use lockdown period to strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Play with them and pamper them in whatever way you can,within the lockdown limitations. How about teaching your dog some new tricks such as stacking rings?

Experiment with cooking during lockdown

Whether your are a health freak or a foodie, this is the time to experiment with your cooking skills. As most cooking ingredients and eatables are available even during lockdown, cooking should not be a challenge. In fact,this time can be utilised to learn some new cooking methods such as metabolic cooking , which will teach you how and what to cook for overall better health, weight loss and cardiovascular health.

Fun with fashion

As you cannot buy new clothes or apparels during lockdown, why not try to look for something in your wardrobe, and give it a makeover? Not only will you be able to spend a lot of time experimenting with your fashion sense, you’ll also come up with something original and unique. Do not forget to give it a try.

Try Gardening to use Lockdown period

If you are fortunate enough to have a garden, some open space or even a balcony, you can try gardening and transform your open space. Gardening is a way to spend time with nature, which we must do even during normal times. It helps you appreciate the abundance of nature. If you are interested in cultivating plants, aquaculture in your open space or even combining both of them, the Aquaponics will definitely excite you. Give it a try and learn the secrets of organic farming with Aquaponics 4 you

Organic Farming and Aquaponics for you

Cons of Lockdown

  • Huge impact on economy, which can push it to recession
  • Heavy loss for business owners. Small businesses can even close down
  • Daily wagers are the hardest hit finding it difficult to make both ends meet.
  • Boredom for those staying at home.
  • No travel or outdoor activities.
  • Those suffering from other illnesses ( Not Covid-19) are ignored.
Unreported Truth About Covid-19 and Lockdowns

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Coronavirus-Does Ayurveda offer Coronavirus cure or vaccine?

Lighting candles at 9 PM for 9 minutes to fight coronavirus collectively or using Ayurveda to boost immunity or both. Read about coronavirus vaccine development and possible cure related updates.

When Coronavirus seems to have gone of control of even superpowers like the US, the world sees a glimmer of hope from Ayurveda, which often has natural cure for many diseases. Can Ayurveda offer any effective Coronavirus cure in near future? Can Ayurvedic methods cure or prevent COVID-19? Lets take a look at COVID-19 and currently popular and effective treatment approach.

Coronavirus Outbreak Origin

When we look back at how Coronavirus outbreak spread from Wuhan in China to Europe and across the world, we conclude that Coronavirus came to humans from bats or pangolins. Though nothing is clear yet, this seems to be widely accepted reason or origin of Coronavirus in humans.

Coronavirus vaccine or cure-Need of the hour

Many Coronavirus Vaccines are in trial phase

While the medical professionals across the world are facing the biggest challenge of their lives, researchers, pharma companies and scientists are working in tandem to find a cure for coronavirus as fast as possible. A vaccine, a device or anything that can offset or neutralise the effect of coronavirus can prove to be a boon for the world. However, scientists and experts say that clinical trials, safety approvals and many other processes take at least 18 months before a vaccine is made available to general public. Currently there are 20 coronavirus vaccines are in development.

Potential Corona Vaccine-Tested on Mice

Researchers at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have tested a vaccine on mice. Their findings are encouraging because their vaccine generates enough antibodies which can neutralize the virus. However, human clinical trials have not been done yet as US Food and Drug Administration approval is required for that. The team expects to start the trial in a few months as soon FDA approval is obtained. Read full report.

Coronavirus vaccine testing team at work

Human trial of Vaccine-Seattle

A few volunteers have come forward for experimental trial of the vaccine on them as this is what they believe is an opportunity to do something for the society in current Covid-19 outbreak situation. However, as mentioned above, the results of this vaccine can be seen not less than 18 months from now. Here is what the first volunteer, the study’s first participant of Seattle said.

” We all feel so helpless. This is an amazing opportunity for me to do something,” , Jennifer Haller, 43 “ Read the full report

Ayurvedic Remedy by Baba Ramdev is Misleading

In a promotional video by Patanjali, the Indian Guru claimed that Ashwagandha doesn’t allow blending of Corona protein with human protein. The efficacy of this remedy is questionable as Baba did not provide any evidence. Read the full report.

Corona Prevention by Boosting Immunity

As there is no cure for Coronavirus right now, Ayurvedic experts recommend that anything that boosts immunity can be used to prevent this virus as well. Just like wearing a mask or washing your hands quite often can protect you externally, immunity boosters can help you internally.

Boosting immunity is the only way right now to prevent coronavirus

Helpful Ayurvedic Tips by Baba Ramdev

Giloy and Tulsi concoction with black pepper, turmeric and ginger works wonders for boosting immunity and preventing all types of viruses. Though nothing can be said for sure about how effective it is for coronavirus (due to lack of data), there is no harm in using it. Read more about it

Popular Yoga Methods to Boost Immunity . Try these at home during lockdwon.

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Coronavirus or Covid 19 Lockdown times-What to do and what to avoid

Being creative during Covid 19 lockdown can be challenging, but worth trying. Read what to do and what to avoid during Coronavirus.

Coronavirus or Covid-19 outbreak is a health crisis not experienced by the current generation. It is a pandemic spread across the word and now almost one third of the world is under some form of lockdown. Lets take a look at what to do and what to avoid during Covid-19 lockdown times.

Do not mistake Covid 19 lockdown for holidays-Consequences can be serious


Lockdown is a period of maintaining restraint and balance. Do not mistake if for a vacation time, as has been reported from some parts of the world. Unless you are a health worker, someone connected with media or any organisation exempt from lockdown due to any reason, you are supposed to remain indoors. 

Do the least possible to stop Covid-19


This is the least you can do to stop or slow down the spread of Coronavirus or Covid 19. The more restraint you maintain, the better you can help the government or health agencies working round the clock to contain the outbreak. If you do not follow guidelines of your government or health agencies enforcing them, then you are actually posing a threat to the society, and consequences will more serious than you can imagine right now.

Maintain min 1 meter distance to prevent Coronavirus

Things to do during lockdown-Be Healthy

  • Stay indoors, unless it is extremely urgent to go out
  • Keep your grocery stocks full
  • Work from home if possible and allowed by your employer
  • Eat healthy and nutritious, re-discover your health, beauty and agility
  • Exercise every morning to boost immunity
  • Do something creative
  • Rely on trusted sources of information

Make Your Creative Side Active

What are you interested in? Is there something that you could not do because of lack of time? As long as your unfulfilled hobby activity is something that you can pursue from home, you are good. You can use the lockdown period to enhance your creative side. Some of the few creative activities you can do to make the best of lockdown period

  • Learn a new language
  • Try your hand at art and craft
  • Start a blog, vlog or podcast channel
  • This is the best time to start cooking and eating healthy
  • Enroll into some short-term online course, if that interests you
  • Offer online tuition
  • Start an online business and make money
Start home woodworking business

Things to avoid during Covid 19 lockdown

  • Do not spread rumours
  • Do not forward unverified messages
  • Do not panic
  • Do not self-medicate on noticing any symptom of the disease
  • Do not go out unless extremely urgent
  • Do not smoke, now is the time to quit this habit
  • Do not watch news constantly, but make sure that you are updated on government guidelines on Covid19. Get latest Covid-19 updates

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Cook and Eat Healthy During Coronavirus Outbreak

COVID 19 or coronavirus outbreak should not deter you from eating healthy if you are at home.

As the Coronavirus or COVID 19 has spread its tentacles across the globe, it is high time we made the best possible effort to remain healthy while staying indoors. As eating out or even stepping out of your home is discouraged by government and health agencies, across the globe, why not try to cook and eat healthy food at home. Noom app can come in handy if you are running short on ideas on what to eat or cook. You can try metablic cooking as well.

Does chicken spread coronovirus?

It will not be out of context to mention that many people believe that eating chicken can spread Coronavirus. However, there is no scientific proof for it. So far, no COVID 19 case has been reported to have been caused by eating chicken. However, I must say that we lack data on this and majority of people have stopped eating chicken due to fear of this deadly disease.

No case of Coronavirus spreading from Chicken has been reported so far

Noom’s Healthy Recipes for All types of Food Cravings

A lot has been said about what healthy meal is and what should be the ideal choice of anyone looking for overall wellness not just weight loss. If you are under the impression that Noom app is only for obese or those looking to burn fat, then you must read Noom FAQs. Any health conscious person who wants to eat healthy, this app is what is recommended. Not only does it give you a list of food items, but also offers various recipes that you can try at home.

Home Workout by Noom

Do you like yoga, aerobics or work out in gym? Well, chances are that your gym would be closed. So the only way is to workout at home. and what better way to track your workout than using Noom app? It will give you the exact details that you need to ensure that you get health benefits of workout at home. From calorie counting and burning rate to what you should eat during any specific workout, it gives you all details.

Color Coded Food Makes it easy

In our Noom Review, we have covered what color coding of food is, as per Noom system. It is easy-to-follow no matter what your health condition is. Food choices are numerous to suit all taste buds, budget and lifestyle. All you need is your will to make the best of this simple app for your health.

Noom Yellow Food
Green Noom Food
Noom Red Food List

Personalized Coaching

If you need more personalized advice or something specific clarified about your health, then Noom Goal Specialists are there to help. Right from helping you choose the food to advanced exercise tips, your coach can offer you right advice to suit your exact needs.

COVID-19 and Noom

The purpose of this post is to help you understand how keeping good health is not difficult despite staying at home and maintaining social distancing. Not attending the gym, no access to specific food items or inability to workout in a group should not be a deterrent for maintaining health, increasing immunity and keeping stress away . In fact, while social distancing in encouraged during Covid 19 outbreak, you can use group support of Noom community, accessing it safely from your app.

Manage Stress and habits effectively

As already mentioned in our various Noom articles, that it is based on human psychology, which is at the core of habits that you form. Habits are important in your daily life, as these habits form the basis of your overall health and lifestyle. Noom works at your habit formation level to help you develop healthy habits which will stay with you in the long run.

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