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I say panic fast and panic often with any kind of virus. Well... I am a hypochondriac. 😊 With the Corona virus from Wuhan China we can safely say we just don’t know what will happen. It’s true the seasonal flu has killed more people than the Corona Virus. Much more. Still it could get worse. The Corona virus I found is actually pretty common, but this strain apparently jumped from wild animals into humans and as such is a new mutation, we just don’t have any defenses against. There is no vaccine as yet. The best thing we can do is to take extreme precautions. I have not been sick for 10 years and I don’t want to be felled by the Corona virus. Thank goodness I am not travelling any time soon. Here is handy little info graphic to help you understand the Corona virus. Best thing is to wash hands and avoid unnecessary social gatherings. Wearing a mask is a good idea but you should also wear goggles in that case since it can enter via the eyes too. Dammit!! Maybe I should wear my swimming goggles? Going to look real silly. 😊. I am definitely going to load up on some Sage, Basil, Garlic, Fennel, Elderberry, Rosemary, Ginseng, Echinacea, Ginger and Licorice root which offer pretty good anti-viral properties. It may not prevent a virus but could reduce the risk since we have no other option. The whole thing should blow over in 1-3 months. Let’s hope.
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They say laughter is the best medicine. With the Corona virus people are panicking. My friends in Hong Kong are calling and asking me to send face masks because they have run out. Face masks don't really help in my opinion. Washing hands helps and not using public toilets is a good idea. Restrict travel if you can. Maybe avoid restaurants or public places. Work from home if you can.
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Sometimes I feel a little blah blah, tired of my own cooking. Then I resort to memories from childhood when mom used to make Rasam soup when I was sick. It’s a south Indian recipe that is World famous. Of course, I have not been sick for ten years (touch wood) but these winter blues can make you feel a little down. What with everyone around me being felled by Covid-19. As a hypochondriac it can weigh on your mind. If you are sick try this Rasam soup. This thing will clear up your throat, chest, lungs, sore throat and nasal canals. It has a pretty strong spicy kick. I am convinced it will send the viruses packing. The Tamarind and Tomato gives this soup a beautiful savory taste on top of the spicy kick to get your taste buds going. If you got Covid-19 and lost your sense of taste maybe you should try this. I add some red lentils, carrots and one 1 tbs of cooked rice to give it some texture. Yes, it has some sugar but you need a little sugar to build up energy to fight a virus. Besides cumin stimulates insulin production which will keep any hits to the blood sugar levels in check. Finally, they say add Ghee butter which I have to admit is genius as it adds a delectable smoothness and further enhances the taste. Got my organic Rasam powder made by a company called 24Mantra at the Indian store. Seems like a good product.
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