Seasonal Disease Alert - Are You at Risk of Allergic Rhinitis?

Autumn allergies bothering you? It could be allergic rhinitis (hay fever), an autoimmune disease which is the result of your body becoming oversensitive to threats that are not even real. To know the root cause of your fever, talk to Jiva Doctor and get effective ayurvedic treatment for allergic rhinitis.

Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis in AyurvedaAyurveda sees Allergic rhinitis as a disease caused by excessive Kapha dosha in the body. This accumulates in the body due to toxins and causes allergic reactions. To treat allergic rhinitis, ayurvedic treatment begins by first cleansing the toxins in the body and then expelling Kapha dosha from the body channels, this is followed by cleaning the sinuses and enhancing the immune system. There is a combined role of medicines, panchakarma therapy and lifestyle advices – all of which contribute in allergic rhinitis treatment.

Simple kitchen remedies that will give you reliefFor complete treatment and relief from hay fever you should consult an ayurvedic doctor and discuss your condition. These simple remedies will give you relief from the discomfort.

• Grate fresh ginger until you have about ¼ of a teaspoon. Add this to half a litre of milk. Add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder to the milk and bring the milk to a boil. Take this milk twice or thrice a day for relief in congestion and difficulty in breathing.

• Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a rich source of Vitamin C and anti-oxidants and has a curative effect on allergies. Take ½ spoon of dried amla powder, mix it with 1 spoon of honey and swallow it. Taking this twice a day will enhance your immunity and help in allergic rhinitis.

• Prepare an herbal tea with ½ teaspoon Mulethi (liquorice), 8-10 basil leaves, ¼ black pepper powder & 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger in 2 cups water. Boil the solution until the water reduces to half and drink it twice or thrice. Add honey for taste.

Read more on the Ayurvedic view of Allergic Rhinitis and the find out how Rakesh Bansal was treated of his 3 year old problem in this Jiva success story