Sinusitis is a really disturbing condition that basically makes your life highly uncomfortable. Sinus inflammation appears due to inflammation caused by viruses or bacteria. Localized pain signals exist, based on what sinus is affected. The sinus has opening inside nose for exchange of mucous. All that would cause a nose swelling would affect sinuses. Symptoms of sinusitis include:
- tiredness
- fever
- face swelling
- running nose
- nasal congestion
- headaches
- sore throat
- post nasal drip
- coughing
Ayurvedic Sinusitis Management
In Ayurveda practice, sinusitis is correlated to the Dushta Pratishyaya. Kapha stands out as the main affected Dosha. Prana Vata is vitiated as Dosha is aggravated so your respiratory tract is affected. Kapha will be coveredby the Aama, which is the undigested good remains that is the resultant of an improper Digestive fire. It is really important that a great treatment first focuses on establishing a correct treatment line. This includes:
- balancing digestive fire
- cleaning affected Aama
- pacifying vitiated Kapha
- making sure that proper Prana Vata movement appears in the respiratory passages
If you want to remove the pollution inside the body, make sure you use Panchakarma. Nasya needs to be utilized when dealing with sinusitis. Mucous that is blocked up in your sinuses is basically a Kapha form.
Lifestyle And Diet
Kapha and Vata are main causative factors for the condition so activities and foods that would cause disturbance have to be avoided. People have to avoid heavy, oily and cold foods. Bowels and digestions need to be properly regulated with the use of lighter foods. Always avoid cold water head baths, cold beverages in general and ice cream.
Whenever you feel that you have a cold or there are flu symptoms that appear, you will have to take necessary precautionary measures like warm soups, hot fomentation or steam inhalation. Regularly use Anu and Nasya and practice Pranayama or yoga. Try to avoid sleeping during the day and avoid cold exposure.
Ayurvedic Treatment
Nasya stands out as one of the 5 panchkarma techniques. It involves applying herbal substances to the nose as noses are gateways leading to our head, the lungs and sinuses. Nasya, a common Ayurvedic treatment option includes applying oil or ghee and sometimes extra powdered herbs.