Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen. It is characterized by headache, itchy eyes and throat, runny nose with watery discharge and sneezing. In Ayurveda, such allergies are thought of being caused due to hypersensitivity of the nervous system.
Causes :
Some of the causes include indigestion, inhalation of smoke and dust, staying awake in the night, sleeping in the daytime, exposure to cold and chilly weather, increased sexual activity, not being in balance with the season, and the suppression of natural urges.
Symptoms
Tickling sensation and irritation in the nostrils
Sneezing
Body ache
Watery eyes
Running nose
Cough
Hoarseness of the voice
Headache and heaviness in the head
View Of Ayurveda
Allergic Rhinitis from an Ayurvedic perspective is caused due to the ama (toxins) present in the body and due to low immunity. Accumulated ama aggravates the levels of Kapha (Water) in the body, giving rise to different symptoms of allergies.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Have freshly-prepared, warm food.
Avoid stale and junk food.
Kapha-aggravating foods like dairy, wheat, sugar, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, bananas, oranges and grapefruits should be avoided.
Cover your nose in dusty or cold surroundings.
Whenever you feel slight congestion, take a steam inhalation treatment.
Avoid sleeping in the open and cover yourself properly before going to sleep.
An ayurvedic treatment has wonderful results in Allergic Rhinitis disease. It may cure permanantly if patient follow the complete course of treatment with all diet, life-style & panchkarma realeted advises.