INCREASING BODY IMMUNITY THROUGH SPICE SAUNA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE KALANGAN HAMLET, SAWANGAN, MAGELANG (COLLABORATIVE WORK OF SUNAN KALIJAGA STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS)

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has also affected the entire structure of human life. The health sector is referred to be the sector that directly gets a significant influence. Various efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 were carried out massively by all parties, both the government and the community. In addition to the vaccination program which is carried out by the government for all circles of society, another effort that continues to receive attention is the increase in body immunity which is carried out by using a local wisdom approach. As the most affected sector, the body immunity enhancement was carried out by the residents of the hamlet of Kalangan Sawangan, Magelang by establishing a 'Spice Sauna'. According to several studies, the spice sauna has many benefits, including increasing blood flow, increasing oxygen, dilating blood vessels, and reducing joint stiffness. Students of KKN 105 UIN Sunan Kalijaga participated in every process of making this spice sauna with the residents of Kalangan Hamlet. Activities include planning and discussion with residents, purchasing materials and tools, making a spice sauna, and using a spice sauna. The enthusiasm of the residents was quite visible in this activity, where several residents tried the spice sauna. The final result of people who have tried the spice sauna is an increase in the body's immunity in residents, marked by a smoother respiratory system and a lighter body. This activity obtained an understanding of the collaboration between students and the community in KKN and creative and innovative thinking during this pandemic.