To provide you with the necessary manifestations regarding how pollution adversely affects your respiratory system, and how to overcome it, the experts of Dr. Sharda Ayurveda have shared significant facts related thereto.
Pollution– THE BIGGEST ENVIRONMENT THREAT! Causing harm not only to the environment but also to our health. The air we inhale works as the fuel for our respiratory system and keeps it functioning. However, due to excessive air pollution, issues such as shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing, cough, etc, are getting more common. Such episodes if witnessed for prolonged periods, might also result in Asthma- A Fatal respiratory ailment.
Sharing a common bridge air pollution and asthma are interlinked. Higher pollution, higher cases of asthma attacks, and eventually death possibilities. Ask Delhiites, how hard the battle is against this air pollution, ironic combating on a routine basis. As air pollution level in Delhi is at its peak- making it the most air-polluted city in India. Not only Delhi, but multiple big metropolis such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Noida, Meerut, Faridabad, and Patna are also in this queue.
In Punjab and Haryana, the most asthma attacks are witnessed during stubble burning. During the course, the farmers tend to burn leftover plant debris, to equip their fields ready for the wheat crops. As per a survey, around 7-8 million metric tons of plant leftover debris were burned during the month of October and November.
Such contaminated air when inhaled works as a poison for the whole bodily system. The airways get inflamed, irritated, and narrow. The air does not pass through to the lungs, and if succeeds, then it’s polluted. It works a vicious circle between air pollution and asthma where the patient continuously struggles.
The easiest and most considered effective solution to asthma is an inhaler. It fills the shortness of breath artificially. Although, it is incredibly helpful during severe circumstances, but cannot be considered as the ultimate cure for asthma. To end inhaler dependency and asthma outbreaks, the Ayurvedic treatment for asthma is admiringly advised.
In Ayurveda, the ailment is considered “Swasa-Roga”, induced by body-governing Doshas, and Virudha-Ahaara (harmful diet). The emphasis is laid on improving the respiratory system utilizing natural, and herbal measures.
Ayurvedic treatment for asthma:
- Herbs: The mother-earth-driven herbs are utilized in such a magical manner that open up the blocked respiratory passages, enabling better and improvised breathing. Turmeric (haridra), Ginger (sunthi), Garlic (lasuna), Basil (tulsi), Honey (Madhu), Licorice (mulethi), Cinnamon (daalchini), and Pepper (pippali) are some asthma-friendly herbs that are incorporated into the daily regime via herbal drinks, steam, or meal ingredients.
- Mindful eating: Sister pathies i.e. naturopathy, and Ayurveda both focus on the significance of a healthy diet, especially for asthmatics. Oily, fried, spicy, excessive dairy, and non-vegetarian food are to be excluded from the diet or can be substituted with soups, and salads of fruits & vegetables.
- Breathing practices: Last but not least, breathing is improved by following multiple breathing techniques covering Anuloma Viloma, Bhastrika Pranayama, Kapal Bhati, Ujjayi pranayama, and Bhramari pranayama. The adoption of these breathing exercises clears up the blocked channels of your respiratory system.
Nature nurtures!
- Following this philosophy Dr. Sharda Ayurveda, Hospital is gaining immense precision these days. Understanding the tied relationship between air pollution, and asthma along with the constitution of the human body, Ayurvedic medicines are given to each patient in this hospital.
Rather than focusing on the management of symptoms, root-based results are focused. In addition to oral medications, self-care precautions, diet charts, lifestyle adjustments, and yoga poses are instructed to each patient individually to cater to their unique physical and psychological phenomenons.
Adversely affected by human destructions and malpractices still, nature provides a shield of protection to everyone undiscriminating.
Don’t take asthma for granted, rather get in the action, and choose Ayurveda for a better respiratory system and overall harmony of your body.
