Question #21441
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Sinus issue - #21441
Sayali Patil
Having difficulty in sleeping due to sinus issue, feeling breathless and sore thorat while sleeping. Sometimes headache, migraine issue due to breathlessness. Facing issue from past 3 years. Kindly help in this situation.
Age: 25
Chronic illnesses: Sinus
Sinus
Sore throat
Asthma
Sleeping issue
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Nasya karma will be helpful
It can be done at any good ayurvedic
Avoid oily, spicy, cold foods
Avoid exposure to cold winds
Triphala churna half spoon with warm water two times a day
Haridra khanda one spoon with warm water two times a day after meals
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Difficulty sleeping due to sinus issues sounds tough, especially when it’s been goin’ on for years! Let’s dig into how Ayurveda can lend a hand.
First, given the symptoms – breathlessness, sore throat, headaches, it seems like your Vata and Kapha doshas might be out of balance. Sinus congestion often points to excessive Kapha, mixed with Vata’s tendency to dry out and cause tension. One thing to look at is your diet and daily routine, seein’ if they might be egging it on.
Try starting your day with a glass of warm water with a squeeze of lemon. It’s simple but can work wonders in clearing out Kapha buildup first thing. Also, if dairy is a regular part of your meals, maybe cut down on it; it's known to aggravate Kapha issues further. And spicy foods? Actually pretty good – ginger, black pepper, and cardamom can all help stir things up and reduce congestion.
You mentioned headaches and migraines, probably from all that breathlessness? You could try a gentle head massage before bed using sesame oil, which can calm Vata's hyper activity. Most importantly, consider nasya, applying a few drops of warm sesame or specific ayurvedic oils such as Anu taila into each nostril to help keep those sinus passages clear. Just do it lying down, head back – three drops should do it.
For your sore throat, ginger tea with honey could bring some relief. Sipping on that throughout the day clears mucus, and honey has healing properties that soothe a sore throat. Be mindful though– honey should never be heated or cooked according to Ayurveda!
And last but not least! Keep your evenings chill and stress-free, maybe squeeze in some light yoga or meditation to wind down your mind. Deep breathing exercises like Anuloma Viloma can ease breathlessness by enhancing lung capacity and reducing stress. If things don’t improve or get worse, please see a doctor – don’t wanna mess around with breathing troubles!
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