Ayurveda
Hay Fever/Sinusitis Symptoms and prevention according to Ayurveda
By: Naveen Shukla
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ay fever is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which broadly means an allergy that affects the nose. According to Ayurveda Hay Fever is a Kaphapitta disorder. Kapha dosha has qualities such as heavy, sticky, cold, moist, stable, static, dense and oily. Based on the principle of like increasing like and opposite balancing, we can use foods, treatments and regimes that have the opposite qualities to maintain balance of doshas. Hey fever is triggered by this very concept, kapha accumulates in the body over the winter and starts to liquefy in the warmth of spring (often in form of excess mucous), circulate and localise in weak areas of the body and the symptoms of hay fever manifest in various forms dependent on the dosha involvement, body and digestive strength. Hey fever or allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occur in eye and nose. It is essentially an allergic reaction on nasal airways mainly caused by allergen and pollens.It is easy to cope with allergens when someone in the state of balance, but a stressed or fatigued system bang the balance at the arrival of allergens and an allergic reaction occurs. This allergy may occur in the form of Hay fever. Causes of hay fever: The individuals who lack or are deficient in neutralisation capacity, are more prone to get allergies and hay fever. Vata that is responsible for changes in the body is triggered by Seasonal changes in nature in such conditions. An aggravated or overstimulated Vata dosha triggered by certain factors causing hay fever and certain allergies. The triggers of hay fever are: 4 External factors such as pollen, dust, smoke, animal fur or hair etc 4Exposure to humidity dust and cold 4Asthma Download Our App
4Persistent of disease 4Low immunity 4Sinusitis 4Family history of hay fever 4Low immunity Symptoms of hay fever: 4Congestion in the nose 4Itchiness in the throat and nose 4Cough 4Watery eyes 4Decrease in sense of taste and smell 4Pressure in the sinus area 4Heaviness in the head 4Headache 4Body pain 4Breathlessness 4Itchiness in the roof of the mouth 4Sneezing 4Runny or stuffy nose 4Itchy ears, nose and throat 4Red, itchy or watery eyes Herbs for hay fever: Our everyday herbs act as natural remedies to feel better some of them that can reduce the symptoms of hay fever are: 4 Long pepper or pippali (Pepper Longum) – it is an immunomodulatory and has mucus removing properties 4 Ginger – it has anti-inflammatory properties and removes congestions 4 Malabar nut – it is a Bronchodilator 4 Liquorice – it soothes the lungs and throat 4 Turmeric – it can prevent the onset of hay fever 4 Holy basil – it is a respiratory system rejuvenator and cures congestion and runny nose Diet and lifestyle for hay fever: 4 Take light, Luke warm and freshly prepared foods 4 Include spices like turmeric, black pepper in your daily diet. 4 Take hot soups and liquids to liquefy the congested mucus. 4 Eat plenty of steamed green vegetables garnished with black pepper and basil 4 Avoid heavy, fermented, fried, sour foods 4Avoid desserts sweets and yoghurts 4Avoid cold foods or refrigerated foods 4Avoid alcohol We need to manage seasonal allergies from the early springtime to better manage hay fever over the summer when the allergies worsen. OCTOBER I 2020
During spring therefore it is best to avoid day sleep, dairy, sour, oily, sweet, heavy and cold foods especially when the weather is changing. Foods that imbalance kapha would be those that share the same qualities such as: ice-cream, cheese, yoghurt, heavy meats, oats, lots of sweet fruits, excess processed wheat and anything that triggers mucous as well as incompatible food combinations (fruits and dairy mainly). Fasting is an accessible line of treatment used to liquefy kapha and eliminate by digestion, by taking liquid diet with hot and bitter spices for set days over this season is useful. You can also stimulate digestion by giving yourself an abdominal massage. These are all excellent preventative healthcare measures and will give you a head start for the summer months. Overall the aim is to boost immunity and resistance to allergens by focusing on strengthening the digestion. For longer-term hay fever sufferers, PANCHAKARMA treatment can help detoxify and expel imbalanced doshas (mainly kapha) out of the body at the root level. Self-medication is not advisable. These advises are only for general information, an Ayurvedic doctor must be consulted before making any life style changes, diet changes or consuming ayurvedic drugs. Nature Care Ayurveda Yoga Detox & Rejuvenation is the only Sydney based Ayurvedic centre where you can experience a complete range of Ayurveda therapies like Panchakarma, Shirodhara, Detox, Abhyanga Body massage and consultation from experts. The team is highly professional and working under the direction of Director Dr Naveen Shukla (Vice President Australasian association of Ayurveda for NSW), Dr Nikhila Venugopal (Marma &; Gynae specialist), Dr Urmila Anil Kumar (specialist in Panchakarma and skin care) & Dr Vishal Sharma (Member International Academy of Ayurveda). Nature Care Ayurveda & Desi Australia in synergy focused to spread the word of Ayurveda in The community and promote wellbeing as “WE CARE FOR YOU” For more information /to see a doctor/ for specific health concern visit our website www.DesiAustralia.com
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