Ayurvedic Treatment of Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children) – Safe and Effective

What are Childhood Allergies?

According to recent studies, around 10-40% of children suffer from some kind of allergy, with more prevalence in developed countries.

We can witness an increase in allergies to allergens but the exact cause behind it is unpredictable. The reasons may be genetic ors, environmental exposures, and lifestyle and dietary changes. 

Allergies can be mild to severe, ranging from food allergies, skin allergies, nasal allergies, and insect sting allergies. It can severely affect the child’s quality of life and can also diminish personal development. 

What Does Ayurveda Say About Childhood Allergies?

According to Ayurveda, Allergies in Children are caused by imbalances in the body’s three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Allergic reactions are believed to occur when toxins accumulate in the body, causing inflammation and immune response.

To treat allergies in children, Ayurveda focuses on restoring balance to the body and supporting the immune system. This can be done through dietary changes, herbal remedies, avoiding wrong and intolerant foods, and other holistic practices.

For example, avoiding trigger foods, eating anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric and ginger, and incorporating warm, easily digestible foods into the diet can help reduce symptoms. Certain Ayurvedic herbs, such as nettles, ginger, liquorice, turmeric, and bromelain (an enzyme found in pineapples), may also help reduce the inflammation of liquorice or a healthy immune system.

Various Kinds of Allergies in Children

Before we can see how to Deal with Allergies in Children, let’s get to know various kinds of allergies. In Ayurveda, allergies in children are classified based on the individual’s unique body type or “dosha”. The three doshas are vata, pitta, and kapha.

1. Vata Allergies: Children with vata body types may experience allergies such as asthma, eczema, or hay fever. These allergies are often characterised by dryness, itching, and inflammation.
2. Pitta Allergies: Children with pitta body types may experience allergies such as hives, skin rashes, or food sensitivities. These allergies are often characterised by heat, redness, and irritability.
3. Kapha Allergies: Children with kapha body types may experience allergies such as sinusitis, mucus build-up, or congestion. These allergies are often characterized by excess mucus, sluggishness, and feeling heavy.

To sum it up, allergies can be skin allergies, nasal allergies, food allergies, and again there are many types of food allergies. IAFA® has expertise in treating any kind of allergies and till now has treated more than 50000+ patients worldwide. 

Treatment for Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

Ayurveda, the traditional and 5000 years old Indian system of medicine, offers a holistic approach to treating allergies in children. Here are some common Ayurvedic treatments for allergies in children:

Ayurvedic Treatment of Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

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Herbal Remedies for Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

1. Aahar Amrutham Bindu

It has gut wellness herbs and helps in healthy metabolism and supports intestinal balance. Mix 2-3 drops with 10 ml of water and give it on an empty stomach to improve gut health. 

2. Shishu Diaper Rash Oil

This oil is made up of Karanj mixed with coconut oil helps in soothing of the diaper area and produces coolness. When the child gets rashes due to the use of diapers, then apply natural Shishu diaper rash oil to get instant relief. 

3. Shishu Laxoherb

Ayurveda says that when the gut is healthy the whole body will be healthy. So, Shishu Laxoherb helps in the maintenance of the bowel and helps in the proper digestion of food. It helps to treat the allergies from inside by working on gut wellness. 

4. IAFA Skin Detox Drops

These drops are infused with skin wellness herbs that are used to treat many skin-related allergic conditions like eczema, rashes, inflammation, and dryness. Give 2-3 drops mixed with 10 ml of water on an empty stomach. 

5. IAFA 333 Oil

IAFA 333 oil nourishes the skin when applied regularly. It protects the skin from excessive drying, itching, and inflammation. Massage the child’s body with IAFA 333 oil regularly to get good results. 

6. IAFA 333 Cream

This cream is devoid of artificial fragrances and chemicals. Skin-protecting herbs are blended with coconut oil to heal and protect the skin. Apply on the rashes or bumps to get relief. It also reduces itching and inflammation. 

7. Nasayoga Grutham 

It is made up of yashtimadhu along with go Grutham. 1-3 drops daily can help the child from nasal blockage, runny nose, and severe flu and cold. 

8. IAFA Respiratory Care X Drops

These drops are highly potent and effective for nasal allergies. Mix 2-3 drops with 10 ml of water and take it on an empty stomach. The dose may vary for older children, please check out our product description before consuming.

9. IAFA E-5 Cell Repair Oil

This oil is made of skin-healing herbs like Karanj, Darvi, sirisha and aragvadha blended with coconut oil to maintain the smoothness of the skin and also to protect skin from dryness. 

Herbs for Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

Herbs can be an effective way to treat allergies by reducing inflammation, strengthening the immune system, and providing natural antihistamine effects. Ayurvedic herbs like Guduchi, liquorice, and turmeric can help reduce inflammation and symptoms of allergies.

Diet in Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

An Ayurvedic diet has a prominent role in Ayurveda for Allergies in Children and it can help to balance the body’s three doshas and reduce the severity of allergies. This may involve avoiding certain allergen foods, such as dairy products, soy, and gluten, and eating more anti-inflammatory foods, such as ginger, turmeric, and leafy greens. Further Ayurveda strongly recommends eating pranic Aahar such as whole fruits and vegetables that are free from artificial flavors and cheatings. Hydrating regularly is another main concept that ayurveda always encourages because water flushes away the toxins from your body.

Wholesome and Unwholesome Foods – As Per Ayurveda

Acharaya Charaka and Vagbhata have mentioned some foods such as Swabhavik (natural) and unwholesome (Apathya). For example:-

• Yavaka (barley) is the most unwholesome among all the cereals.
• Similarly, among all pulses, the Masha (black gram).
• Among various types of drinking water,  the river water in the rainy season is considered unwholesome. 
• Incompatibility by water is also mentioned in Ayurvedic classical texts like if you take any of the oily substances, neither should be mixed in equal proportions nor should be taken along with water. For example when you take honey and clarified butter. To deal with Allergies in Children, it is vital to avoid the wrong foods.
• The fish should not be taken together with milk because both of them have a sweet taste, but due to the contradiction in their potency (fish is hot and milk is cold) they vita date the blood and obstruct the channel of circulation and cause constipation and diseases relating to blood (allergies) and may even cause severe conditions like shock or anaphylaxis.
• This comes under the concept of wrong food combinations.
• When you take both wholesome (pathya) and Unwholesome (apathya), it can become allergic. It is together termed as Samashana which means harmful and can act as an allergen. 
• Eating a meal right after eating one meal is adyashanti and this causes improper digestion of the food and it can turn into an allergen. The timings of intake of food are mentioned in ayurvedic texts and to eat before or after the appropriate time is called visaremashana. 
• Dharanis means energy channels that evoke energy or parang throughout the body. Ayurveda, it is believed that when dharanis become blocked or congested, this can lead to physical, mental, and emotional imbalances. It can also cause hyper senti-type reactions in the body. So unblocking these channels is necessary, it is done especially through yoga and meditation. Yoga and meditation help in the Treatment of Allergies in Children.
• Even the wholesome food which is taken with proper help does not get digested and can produce ama (toxins may happen due to anxiety, grief,  fear,  anger, and stress and these toxins can also act as allergens. 

Panchakarma for Childhood Allergies (Allergies in Children)

Panchakarma is a five-step purification process that helps in the Treatment of Allergies in Children, that can eliminate toxins from the body, reduce that inflammation and improve the functioning of the immune system and improve overall health. Treatment of allergies using panchakarma involves:-

• Nasal Cleansing
• Body Detoxification
• Balancing Doshas
• Boosting Immunity
• Reducing Stress

Jala Neti:-

Nasal irrigation with saline solution helps clear the nasal passages and reduce symptoms of allergies. The purpose of Jala Neti is to clear the nasal passages of any debris, mucus, or irritants, and to improve overall respiratory health. It is considered a simple and effective way to promote sinus and nasal health.

Abhyanga:-

An Ayurvedic massage, using warm herbal oils, applied to the skin soothingly and rhythmically can help to balance the doshas, promote relaxation, and improve soothing and healing skin tissues. It also reduces symptoms of allergies by improving proper circulation to the skin and relieving stress.

Summing Up

Allergies in children have become more common nowadays may be due to changes in eating patterns, environmental pollution, and also variants in lifestyle. If allergies aren’t treated at an early stage then they can progress into an Allergy march or an Atopic march which is a severe condition that involves the occurrence of asthma and Allergic Rhinitis.

Ayurvedic scriptures and masters of ayurveda have clearly mentioned many reasons behind the occurrence of allergies. We at IAFA® provide safe and effective treatment for various types of Allergies. Around 50000+ patients got treated at IAFA® by our Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist – Dr. Sahil Gupta who has around 14+ years of expertise in the field.

Many people are returning to the roots of traditional medicines after trying all kinds of conventional and other alternative medicine. No surprise that many are getting positive results because Ayurveda thoroughly focuses on the elimination of the root cause of the disease which is lacking in conventional medicine. Unless the root cause of the disease isn’t eliminated from the body, the disease will recur and there are chances of triggering the disease. 

So, what are you waiting for, book an online consultation now and get treated for all types of allergies at IAFA®. We assure you of good health, because “Your health is our priority.”