Allergies
Explanation
When body’s immune system does not respond well to any kind of substance, the reaction produced in the body is called Allergy. The substancethat cause this kind of imbalance in the immune system are called Allergens. Most common allergic reactions can be seen on skin or through respiratory disorders. Eczema, hay fever, hives, asthma and food allergies are some of the example of Allergies.
Reasons/Causes
There are many factors present in human body which can cause allergies. This may include internal factors like age, race, sex or hereditary factors. External factors which is based on the surrounding environments are exposure to infectious diseases at very young age, living in a polluted environment, dietary changes and disturbed allergen level in the body.
Signs/Symptoms
Following are the symptoms of allergy:
Allergies as per Ayurvedic Concept
According to Ayurveda this kind of disorder is caused by weakened digestive system. This is the main reason why the preliminary symptoms of allergy may include constipation, diarrhea or indigestion. This kind of dysfunction in the digestive process happens because of the hypersensitivity of body to certain substances like pollen and dust which triggers the allergic attacks. Deposits of ama a kind of toxins which forms mucus in the respiratory track and lungs. Due to this, a person suffering from allergy feels difficulty in breathing, have excessive sneezing and coughing.
Every time when body comes in contact with these kind of allergens, all the doshas present in body gets imbalanced. Due to this, toxins are released which results into specific symptoms in body.
For instance, if Pitta Dosha gets imbalanced in body, a certain kind of heating toxins is released from body which getscollected in deep tissues like Rasa (nutrient plasma), Lasika (lymphatic), Mamsa (muscles) andRakta (blood). Due to excessive release of these toxins, the deeper tissues get contaminated that leads tovarious kind of skin allergies. But, if Kapha is imbalanced, then it gets gatheredin the respiratory channels leading to congestion and other respiratory allergies.
Ayurvedic treatment for every kind of allergy focuses on balancing the extreme dosha, restoring proper digestion in body. With certain herbal preparations, and adapting healthy diet and lifestyle will help you get cured for any kind of Allergies. There are many Ayurvedic tonics available to repair the imbalanced dosha and strength the lungs.
Lifestyle Guide & Recommended Diet
Homemade Therapies
When body’s immune system does not respond well to any kind of substance, the reaction produced in the body is called Allergy. The substancethat cause this kind of imbalance in the immune system are called Allergens. Most common allergic reactions can be seen on skin or through respiratory disorders. Eczema, hay fever, hives, asthma and food allergies are some of the example of Allergies.
Reasons/Causes
There are many factors present in human body which can cause allergies. This may include internal factors like age, race, sex or hereditary factors. External factors which is based on the surrounding environments are exposure to infectious diseases at very young age, living in a polluted environment, dietary changes and disturbed allergen level in the body.
Signs/Symptoms
Following are the symptoms of allergy:
- asthma
- itchy and watery eyes
- running nose
- itching, eczema and hives on skin
- dark circles under and around the eyes
- recurring headache
- shortness of breath
- wheeze and cough
- diarrhea
- stomach cramps
Allergies as per Ayurvedic Concept
According to Ayurveda this kind of disorder is caused by weakened digestive system. This is the main reason why the preliminary symptoms of allergy may include constipation, diarrhea or indigestion. This kind of dysfunction in the digestive process happens because of the hypersensitivity of body to certain substances like pollen and dust which triggers the allergic attacks. Deposits of ama a kind of toxins which forms mucus in the respiratory track and lungs. Due to this, a person suffering from allergy feels difficulty in breathing, have excessive sneezing and coughing.
Every time when body comes in contact with these kind of allergens, all the doshas present in body gets imbalanced. Due to this, toxins are released which results into specific symptoms in body.
For instance, if Pitta Dosha gets imbalanced in body, a certain kind of heating toxins is released from body which getscollected in deep tissues like Rasa (nutrient plasma), Lasika (lymphatic), Mamsa (muscles) andRakta (blood). Due to excessive release of these toxins, the deeper tissues get contaminated that leads tovarious kind of skin allergies. But, if Kapha is imbalanced, then it gets gatheredin the respiratory channels leading to congestion and other respiratory allergies.
Ayurvedic treatment for every kind of allergy focuses on balancing the extreme dosha, restoring proper digestion in body. With certain herbal preparations, and adapting healthy diet and lifestyle will help you get cured for any kind of Allergies. There are many Ayurvedic tonics available to repair the imbalanced dosha and strength the lungs.
Lifestyle Guide & Recommended Diet
- Eat at least 2 hours before you go to sleep.
- Drinking herbal teas and warm water throughout the day for fomentation.
- Fried foods, dairy products, rice, legumes, beans and cold foods should be strictly avoided.
- Limit the use of spices, chilies and pickles in cooking.
- Nuts, seeds, and honey should be taken in a limited amount only.
- Avoid any kind of heavy physical exercise or work.
- Practice breathing exercise and Yoga on a regular basis.
Homemade Therapies
- Take half a cup of water or any kind of fruit or vegetable juice and mix 5 drops of castor oil in it. Drink this mixture every morning with empty stomach.
- Squeeze half a lime, teaspoon of honeyin aglass of lukewarm water. Drink this mix daily in the morning for several months. This is the best remedy to flush out all the toxins from your system. Also this mixture works as anti-allergic agent and an antitoxic agent.
- Make a combination of carrot, beet and cucumber juices or you can just take carrot juice.If you are going for the mixed juices, 300 ml of carrot juice should be mixed with 100 ml of cucumber and beet juice. Drink this 500 ml mixture daily.
