Nourishing Nasya

Spring is definitely in the air, bringing a lightness and healing of the winter months. The world begins to fill with flowers and our surroundings start to appear lush and green. However beautiful this may be it also comes with the unfortunate discomfort of spring allergies. Itchy eyes, sneezing, sniffling, and closed up throats are symptoms that can stay with us for months. The weeds, grass and flowers drive airborne allergen levels through the roof. Many of us vary in how often we feel these symptoms if at all. For me personally I never had allergies until the last few years and they are incredibly uncomfortable and frustrating. They cause our histamine levels in the body to shoot up and can even affect our skin, such as hives, swollen face or any other type of allergic reaction. Most of us are trained to take an over the counter antihistamine to minimize our allergies and bring us relief. The problem with these drugs is that they don't actual get rid of our allergies but suppress them for only a couple hours if even that.

Unfortunately when we take these drugs our body is tricked into thinking we have working anti histamines and when they disappear the allergy symptoms come back with vengeance! Our body is worse off then when before we took them. I definitely learned this the hard way, the drug company's massive, money making scam is that we basically need to take these all day every day to achieve lasting results but terrible side effects. I am always on the lookout for natural cures that actually work which, I can share with my friends and family. Nasya is an Ayurevedic remedy that cleans the nasal passages out bringing clarity to the brain. Nasya is also a great way to prevent any discomfort or ailment of the shoulders, neck, face and mind. Nasya is one of the five purification processes in Ayurvedic treatments. It has been said that out of all of them it is the most beneficial and the one that should not be over looked. Strangely enough I have only just heard of this this year but I have had great result from it. Nasya assists in clearing out and lubricating the nasal passage way aiding in allergies, congestion, migraines, stiff neck, fatigue, anxiety and even depression.

Nasya has been commonly known in America for its abilities to reduce wrinkles in the face as well as reducing stress. It is said in India to create a beautiful face and stop the aging process in the skin and even stop greying of the hair. Nasya is prescribed mainly for any ailments from the shoulders up however, including facial paralysis, epilepsy, or stroke. The active herbal ingredients are absorbed much faster through the nasal passage than when taken orally. Nasya is best done with plain, unroasted, organic sesame oil or ghee (clarified butter ). It is applied by adding 2-3 drops of oil into each nostril first thing in the morning as well as before bed. The best way to do this is to apply each drop of oil onto your pinky finger and insert into each nostril. Then take a couple deep breaths and immediate relief and clarity is experienced. Always wait at least fifteen minutes before or after meals to do Nasya, and never take when alcohol or drugs are in the system. This is a great option for anyone that smokes or is trying to quit smoking because it cleans out the throat making it easier to breath.Nasya can increase your overall immunity as well as your quality of life and mood.  I have noticed a cleaner and clearer quality when I breath as well as an instant pick-me-up. Another amazing use for simple oil!