Sinusitis

WHAT IS SINUSITIS ?

It is a condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the paranasal sinuses.

Paranasal sinuses are four pairs which are air filled spaces located within certain bones of the skull. When any one or more of these spaces gets inflamed & swollen, this results in sinusitis.

TYPES:

• Acute: mostly lasts less than 4 weeks caused by infection.
• Chronic: lasts for more than 4 weeks. Caused by infection, inflammation or structural damage.

CAUSES:

• Infections (bacterial or viral)
• Allergens
• Nasal polyps
• Adenoids
• Deviated Nasal Septum

SYMPTOMS:

• Nasal congestion
• Headache
• Tenderness of sinus points
• Insomnia

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT SINUSITIS:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Immersion Bath
• Warm Chest Pack
• Facial steam with eucalyptus / lavender oil

• NATUROPATHY:

• Chest pack with mustard oil application.
• Castor oil application on intrascapular region followed by infrared.
• Hot mud application on intrascapular region.
• Facial steam with eucalyptus oil.

• ACUPUNCTURE:

• Helps in channeling proper flow of energy resulting in energizing the meridians and the organs.

• OZONE THERAPY:

• Breathing Ozone Through Oil – helps relieve inflammation and increase oxygenation.

• YOGA:

• Kriyas: Jal neti, Sutra neti
• ASANAS: Gomukhasana, Viprit karni, Setu bandhasana.
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Sitali, Bhastrika.

• DIET:

• Anti- inflammatory diet.
• INCLUDE: Vegetables, Fresh fruits like – Apple, Pineapple, Black pepper, Tulsi, Honer, Ginger, Turmeric, Clove, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron.
• AVOID: Processed food, sweetened aerated drinks, dairy products.