Samantha's best friend is Shilpa Reddy who is a prominent Indian fashion designer and only a couple of days the actress shared a video of both of them playing with their pet dogs. Now comes the shocking news that Shilpa has tested positive for COVID 19 and unlike most who would be bogged down by it has instead shared the experience on a video and how to overcome it.

Shilpa has written on her Insta page has also given advice as to how she is treating herself with a mix of yoga, breathing exercises, diet and vitamin supplements. She has also gone on in length to give hope to those who are afraid of the disease and feel that its the end if they get infected.

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Every day drill that we did to keep our bodies Prepared and enhance immunity .. -1000 mg - C vitamin -40- 50 mg – zinc(For good protection) -One probiotic capsule -Check your D vitamin levels and maintain what a needed - Get some sunlight -Hydrate yourself well -Drink only warm water or room temperature water with some mint leaves or Tulsi With a pinch of turmeric .Helps you wash down your throat frequently. -You can also have warm turmeric shots With two pinches of pepper -Avoid cold beverages and anything with ice Keep your nose and throat clean. -Take steam twice a day Morning after you wake up and before sleeping .Breathe through your nose 20- 25 times, Breathe through your mouth 20-25 times .. -Indulge in some physical activity(Available on YouTube for beginners ) -Spend 10 minutes for breathing exercises (pranayama)Plenty simple ones available on YouTube -Meditate with a guided meditation tape(Best is to start with ISHA KRIYA ( Available on YouTube in different languages) Or CHIT SHAKTHI meditations on YouTube - it is tried and tested by me .. but the choice is yours) - practice SIMHA KRIYA- (you tube) very Simple three-minute process Twice a day which will enhance your lung capacity . -Sanitise your hands regularly and wash them regularly With soap , wear mask , social distancing ( these v all know ) -Eat clean light home-made food Which is easy on the system -Avoid sugary food Completely or as much as you can -Sleep early wake up early -Make sure your body clock is in sync with the sun -It is a good idea to take a flu shot since the weather has changed. I checked with my doctor and he gave us a go ahead to take flu shots to avoid panic even when you get a common cold or cough - (INFLUVAC) Inactivated influenza vaccine by - Abbot India lent -There are different doses for adults and children Its a good idea to get the influenza shot if you have elders at home but again you must consider checking with your family doctor ..Since every case is different.. -There is a natural concoctions that helps prepare u r body * -5 bulbs garlic -7 or 8 cloves -15 Tulsi leaves (OR 20 Basil leaves) -1 Teaspoon Ajwain -5 mint leaves -10 black pepper .boil

A post shared by SHILPA REDDY (@shilpareddy.official) on Jun 22, 2020 at 3:21am PDT

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❤️ @shilpareddy.official God bless ??#foreverandalways

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