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Zika Virus: Try these natural solutions to deal with it

First identified in Uganda in 1947, the virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, the one which carries dengue fever, yellow fever, and chikungunya virus. Today, we brief you about the natural remedies to tackle it.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated : October 7, 2018 10:00 AM IST

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You should eat vitamin C rich foods to tackle Zika Virus. © Shutterstock

Did you spot those minor rashes while getting ready for your work? Did you cancel your important meeting as you are down with fever? Are you suffering from joint pain? Be careful, it could be Zika.

Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne viral infection and most people affected with it will exhibit symptoms like a headache, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and a general feeling of discomfort. The virus can lead to birth defects in babies born to infected pregnant women. Do you know that Zika has also been connected to Guillain-Barre syndrome (a condition in which your immune system tends to attacks your nerves)? Your expert may prescribe you medications but apart from that these natural remedies will also help you to deal with Zika.

  • You should opt for garlic: It can be a good remedy for Zika as garlic contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help you to fight viral, bacterial and fungal infections. Allicin (an active ingredient found in garlic) can help you to strengthen your immunity and deal with muscle pain and fever. You can incorporate it into your daily diet or have it in a powdered form.
  • You should opt for papaya juice: You will be able to enhance your immunity, increase your blood platelet count and get rid of infections as papaya is abundant in antioxidants and powerful enzymes like papain which can help you to get back on track. So, just drink papaya juice. But, beware! Papaya juice is not recommended for pregnant women. It can be dangerous for their foetus. So, pregnant women should avoid it.
  • You should opt for vitamin C: Foods like bell peppers, strawberries and kiwi are abundant in vitamin C and they act as antioxidant, increase white blood cell production, enhance your immunity and can repair your damaged body parts.
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