Sinusitis
Eye & ENT
Chronic kapha accumulation in sinus channels causing congestion, pressure and infection.
Affects millions globally · Eye & ENT condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Kapha
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Chronic untreated pratishyaya (cold) becoming pinasa (2) Kapha accumulation in nasavaha and shirovaha srotas (3) Cold, damp diet and environment aggravating kapha
Daily habits
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Daily Practice 1
Daily nasya (nasal oil) is the most important treatment — never skip
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Daily Practice 2
Steam inhalation twice daily with eucalyptus or ajwain
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Daily Practice 3
Completely eliminate dairy until symptoms resolve
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Daily Practice 4
Jala neti (saline nasal rinse) daily — flushes sinus debris
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Daily Practice 5
Sleep with head elevated — prevents kapha pooling in sinuses at night