Flu

Sneezing, coughing, running nose or stuffy nose, fever, headache, sore throat and body aches, everyone has experienced these symptoms in their life once or many times. Flu (influenza) is the most common viral infection which is due to influenza viruses. Normally flu gets resolved on its own in few days but in severe cases it may lead to the serious health complications like pneumonia, bronchitis and sinusitis. Encephalitis may also occur which is manifested when flu viruses enter the brain and may cause the bleeding and damage to nerve cell.

To manage the symptoms of flu, there are various herbs in ayurveda like Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Shirish (Albezzia lebbock), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Anantmool (Tylphora asthmatica), Twak (Cinnnamomum zeylanica), Bharangi (Clerodandrum serratum), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Haridra (Curcuma longa) which are very beneficial to manage the flu. These herbs are packed with antipyretic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which help to provide relief in the symptoms associated with flu. Moreover these herbs help to maintain the healthy immune system and increase the body’s capability to fight against the bacteria and viruses. Though herbs take time to show their effects but their results are long lasting without any side effects.

Flu or influenza is the viral infection which mainly affect our respiratory system. For most of people, influenza resolves at its own but in severe cases complications associated with influenza can be deadly. Flu occurs due to influenza virus type A, B and C in which type A and B are responsible for seasonal epidemic of flu. These viruses are contagious as these are present as droplet air and spread from person to person through talking, sneezing and coughing. Some people get infected by coming in contact with contaminated objects.

• Children especially who are under the age of 5.
• Aged people.
• Pregnant women.
• People with debilitated immune system.
• People who already have asthma, kidney diseases, diabetes, heart diseases are more prone to infection.

• High fever.
• Body aches especially in arms, legs and back.
• Coughing.
• Sore throat.
• Running nose or nasal congestion.
• Fever with chills.
• Weakness and fatigue.

According to Ayurveda there are three energies – vata, pitta and kapha which are important to maintain a healthy body. Imbalance of any of three energies results in the health complications. Flu (influenza) is the due to the imbalance of kapha and vata energies. Vitiation of kapha dosha results in the nasal congestion and sneezing. Whereas vitiation of vata impairs the body’s digestive fire which results in chills and fever.

From the Ayurvedic perspective management of flu, is done by pacifying aggravated kapha and vata dosha.

The good news is that Flu is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.

Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.

If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is flu yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other body related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Flu is what you are having or any other related disease.

As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Flu is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.

Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.

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