How much time does it take to treat sinusitis?
The specific amount of time it takes to treat a case of sinusitis varies greatly between individuals. It can take anywhere from several months to several years.
The reason that it takes a long time to treat sinusitis is because even though it seems like a small problem, the sinusitis is a small manifestation of a larger, systemic imbalance. It is the tip of the iceberg.
The immune system that does not know how to handle this problem begins to produce more Kapha. The immune system has no control over how much Kapha is produced. This leads to excessive production and subsequent accumulation and retention of fluid.
During the course of the treatment we are teaching the immune system how to expel excessive mucus from the body. How we do this depends on the state of the immune system: is it overactive or underactive?
In order to treat sinusitis, we must work to bring the whole body into balance. For chronic conditions this can take some time (months to years) to address properly.
Is it necessary to clean the nasal passages every day?
Yes.
As discussed earlier, the Ayurvedic medicines can take some time to see their effects. While we wait for the medicine to work internally, we must help our body by cleansing away the excess mucus that can accumulate in our nasal passages. By cleaning our nasal passages daily, we make sure we alleviate our breathing problems while we wait for the medicine to work.
Another reason to clean the nasal passages daily is that Kapha is sweet and acidic. The accumulation of a sweet and acidic mucus in the sinuses creates a favorable environment for the growth of pathogens (such as bacteria and fungi).
In western medicine, antibiotics are prescribed to kill off the pathogens. The problem is that antibiotics then create a more acidic environment, and the cycle continues. In Ayurvedic medicine, we have preventative measures to prevent Kapha accumulation and pathogen growth. When less Kapha accumulates, it allows the medium of the sinus mucosa to change and become more alkaline. A more alkaline sinus mucosa prevents pathogen growth.
How many options do people have?
The above-mentioned options are not the full treatment. Full treatment is highly individual. It must be personalized for everyone.
Medicine takes time to work. As medicine begins to work and affects the system and the nasal passages, it may be necessary to adjust and adapt the treatment to achieve continued recovery of the nasal passages and other affected systems.
Are diet changes necessary?
Yes.
The diet builds and accumulates toxic substances in the body. In order to holistically treat the sinuses, it is necessary to adjust the diet.
An appropriate diet will help your body heal and will the medicine work on the problem areas.
Doing only one or two of the suggested things is not enough. We must act to heal the core of the problem, the imbalance.
This is why chronic cases of sinusitis can take a long time to heal. As we age, even more problems can accumulate, extending the length of treatment.
This is why the time and duration of treatment are highly individual, vary greatly, and depend on the severity of the disease.
Why should I try an Ayurvedic approach?
It may be of benefit to try an Ayurvedic approach if you’re looking for a solution for the core of the issue.
An Ayurvedic approach will benefit you if you are committed to healing the underlying cause of the sinusitis. If you are not satisfied with merely treating the symptoms with antibiotics, decongestants and antihistamines.
Who is Raman Das?
Raman Das is the main Ayurvedic practitioner at the Yatan Holistic Ayurvedic Centre.
He has been practicing Ayurvedic medicine and teaching yoga for over 30 years.
He is an accredited member of:
- Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
- Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
- Australasian Association of Ayurveda (AAA)
- Naturopathic Practitioners Association (NPA)
- Senior member of Yoga Australia
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