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Make Bacteria, Viruses Your Friends

Jackets, heavy pullovers were rare, very expensive then. As children, we had to brave harsh winters, torturous cold winds sweeping down from the Shivalik mountains, with simple home made sweaters. While readying myself for the school once, I complained to my mother against the chilly wintery morning, "माँ, ठंड लग रही है" ( "Mother, extreme cold is hugging me" ). My mother laughed and wisely retorted, "तू ठंड को लग जा" ( "You also hug the cold hard. Make it your friend" ). In order to protect oneself from infectious diseases, much importance is now being given to boosting one's immunity Many herbs like tulsi, mint, coriander are very effective in increasing immunity. Yogasanas also help a lot. But I have found that one of the best ways to shield oneself from the impregnable, deadly bacteria, viruses is to make friends with them! Avoid paying too much attention to hygiene. Acclimatize yourself. Start living in harmony with these