Allergies are the worst thing on the body. This can be spread through the air, water, or any solid substances, edible substances, etc. It creates discomfort in the body.
First of all, let’s discuss what exactly an allergy is. How a person is not getting allergies even after sitting in the dust, and playing with wild animals? How is a person suffering from allergies even without any bad touch or anything related to that?
Allergy is an invisible disease that does not need any physical contact.
According to Ayurveda and medicinal treatment, allergies can be spread through
Food Allergies
Airborne allergies
Contact allergies
Also, our immune system is a major player in tackling body allergies.
Here, we have discussed ten ways of the Ayurveda Approach to reducing allergies: -
If anyone is suffering from a specific allergy, during that time, the patient should avoid cold, heavy foods and the consumption of drinks as it will slow down the digestion process and according to Ayurveda, it will affect the Agni ( Digestive Fire) property of our body.
Intake of the Ayurvedic herbal compound Trikatu with the combination of Black pepper, long pepper, and ginger. It will be beneficial for the body. As it will boost up the Agni (Digestive Fire).
During Allergies, eat warm, natural, and cooked foods that can be easily digestible. Using a little bit of ghee or olive oil in the vegetable to cook food will be beneficial for our mucus membrane.
Avoid the use of dairy products. It reduces the symptom of allergies and the body gets immune to recover fast from allergies.
One of the best Ayurvedic treatments for allergies is using a Neti Pot. It is a traditional ayurvedic Nasal cleansing system, also known as Jalteni.This practice clears the nasal passage . It is made of salt water. This helps in regulating the pressure in the head.And thus reduces the allergy related to mucus. It can be practiced in the morning.
Pranayam or gentle exercise is very much necessary. It not only rejuvenates the energy but also gives us the immunity to fight against the allergies. Practicing Pranayama or exercise will not only give us immunity but also give us spiritual value, brings calm and attention too.
Sip warm water ( Only Luck , not too hot) during the allergy period . It will not only support the digestion process but also reduces allergies related to cough and cold.
Luke warm water gives us the energy and helps in cleaning the congestions in the nostrils,food passages, and lungs, as well as supports digestive fire and enzymes.
According Health benefits of Ayurveda, Cleaning the tongue every morning is very much essential. After waking up, our tongue contains several bacterias, which is very harmful. Due to this, bad breath occurs and leads to several diseases and allergies.
Maintain your diet according to the Doshas.
According to Ayurveda, Allergies can happen according to our Doshas properties and symptoms:-
Kapha Symptoms: -
Congestion, coughing, heaviness, dullness, weak appetite, stickiness of the eyes. Kapha symptoms people can avoid dairy products, white flour or any frozen related foods during the allergy.
Pitta Symptoms: -
Hives, rashes, itchines, redness in eyes, irritation and sneezing. Pitta symptoms people can avoid spicy foods and heating foods like ginger, onion, red chilies, bell pepper, chinese foods, etc during the allergy time.
Vata Symptoms: -
Headache, dry skin,constipation, gas and wheezing breath. Vata symptoms people should avoid iced food, cold or aerated food during the allergy time.
Gargling with lukewarm water mixed with honey is very much beneficial. It reduces the dryness of the mouth and thus leads to less bacterial germination in the mouth which in turn reduces the risk of allergy in the mouth and intestine.
