8 Ways to Resolve Allergies via Ayurveda

Have you ever wondered why one person can play with a dog for hours, while another can’t get within 200 metres of a puppy without itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, and/or rashes on their body? This difference arises due to Allergies.

Allergies are a result of a hypersensitive immune system that reacts strongly to common substances; it is hypersensitivity to certain stimuli varying from drugs, foods, environmental irritants and substances, or temperature as well. These otherwise harmless substances act as antigens for the allergic individual, which creates a body reaction that produces a substance called histamine.

While it can be hereditary, allergies are often developed during the course of life. Any possible allergen depends on the person and their lifestyle; it can vary from certain foods, ingredients, medicines, environmental factors like dust, pollen, pet dander, etc.

Ayurveda believes that any intolerance (Asatmya) of substances is due to a weak or imbalanced Agni, which in Ayurveda is known as digestive fire. A weakened Agni denotes that there is a formation of toxins, also known as Ama, in the body. Therefore, people who have Ama in their bodies are prone to having allergies.

Allergies can be a result of a weakened Agni, toxins in the body, imbalance of Ayurvedic Doshas (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha), a weakened Ojas (immune system), or the number of allergens present in the body.

Allergies are common and need to be taken care of consistently. Dharana at Shillim, a luxury wellbeing retreat located in the Sahyadris, has an encompassing and holistic approach in all the wellbeing programmes offered. This ayurvedic retreat effectively combines traditional methods like Ayurveda, with modern diagnostics that ensure long-term success in attaining wellbeing and health goals in a continuous, holistic manner rather than quick, unsustainable solutions.

Here are a few Ayurvedic approaches that can resolve allergies :

• Avoid eating foods that reduce the Agni, such as cold drinks, heavy foods, dairy, wheat, meat, sugar, and any processed foods, as they can affect the time taken for digestion.
• Neti pots are commonly used in Ayurvedic treatments and can be done easily at home. They help in clearing sinuses, as they irrigate the nostrils. These Neti pots can also help clear out allergens that are stuck in the mucus membranes of the nose.
• Trikatu, an Ayurvedic herbal compound with a combination of black pepper, long pepper, and ginger, heats up the Agni in our system, aiding in digestion.
• Reduce “kapha” in your diet; it is advisable to consume easy-to-digest, wholesome foods—such as fresh, organic, earth to table dishes served at our detox retreat.
• Spices like Black Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Cumin, etc. are warming spices, which aid in heating up the Agni.
• Include a pranayama routine into your Dincharya (daily routine), the same way its taught at Dharana
• Exercise for 30 minutes daily eliminates toxins from the body and leaves you rejuvenated. Learning programmes surrounded by natural healing of the Shillim Forestare available at the forest retreat.
• Triphala, an Ayurvedic combination of amalaki, haritaki, and bibhitaki, cleanses the body and rids it of toxins that slow down digestion.

Dharana at Shillim, a holistic retreat near Mumbai, focuses on holistic healing and its key ideology lies in its personalised approach. As an Ayurveda retreat in India, Dharana integrates conscious habits into your daily life that help prioritise your health. Through this continuous practice, our wellbeing retreat guides you on how to live better and effectively deal with allergies while you rejuvenate with a comfortable stay. Begin your Journey to Conscious Being by calling us at 0124-4344344, or book your stayhere!