Addressing root causes, strengthening the immune system and balancing the doshas. It usually occurs when the immune system becomes hyper sensitive to foreign substances, these can be pollen, chemicals, certain foods, dust, animals etc. When treating allergies we need to address the root cause, there are a number of factors that need addressing. The digestion or 'agni' (digestive strength) when this becomes weak, food is not broken down properly and 'Ama' (toxicity) forms in the body blocking many channels and lowering immunity. Stress levels are also another factor, when stress is high immunity is low. Stress also effects sleep and hormonal imbalances which can cause system disregulation.

Airflow to the lungs is obstructed by edema and congestion in the respiratory tract. This causes narrowing of the pathways resulting in a person's inability to exhale. They have symptoms including non-productive cough, tight chest, shortness of breathe and difficulty filling the lungs and expectorating mucus. It is exacerbated by allergies, irritants, diet etc. According to Ayurveda the kapha has become elevated and this can cause excess mucus production and difficulty breathing. To treat asthma we need to address the digestion and balance the doshas with particular attention to kapha dosha.

The most common complaints when it comes to arthritis is pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. This can be anywhere in the body, hands, ankles, wrists, shoulders, knees etc. In Ayurveda there are 2 main types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In both cases treatment focuses on strengthening the agni, removing ama and balancing the doshas.

Autoimmune conditions occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue. This results in chronic inflammation, tissue damage and systemic health complications. Examples of these can be thyroiditis, hashimoto's, psoriasis/hidradenitis suppurativa, type1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, crohn's and lupus. In Ayurveda these disorders are due to imbalances in vata, pitta and kapha doshas. It starts with weakened agni, accumulated ama in the channels which weaken the immunity (ojas) and the body's ability to recognise its own cells. This causes the disturbance in immunity. The treatment is to strengthen agni, detoxify the system, balance vata, pitta and kapha and strengthen the immunity.

According to Ayurveda the causes of all diseases lie in the imbalance of the gut fire (agni). Maintaining a healthy digestion is the key to good health and happiness. Proper digestion is necessary for the assimilation of food so as to maintain and protect the body's health. When the gut fire is imbalanced indigestion and incomplete break down of food can occur resulting in the accumulation of ama which block channels throughout the body that result in weakened tissue. Common systems include bloating, acid reflux, abdominal discomfort etc. this overtime can lead to fatigue, weakness, reduced energy, and lowered immunity which makes the body more susceptible to disease. Some of the conditions which can result are, constipation/diarrhoea, inflammatory bowl disease/cancer, gastritis/crohn's, ulcerative colitis, celiac/IBS and chronic allergies. Treatment involves balancing the digestive system, ensuring the body's proper nourishment and maintenance which prompts overall health and long life.

In Ayurveda diabetes is primarily a kapha disorder but can involve all three doshas. The imbalance in these doshas effect the digestive system and disrupts the body's ability to metabolize sugar effectively. Vata type diabetes is caused by an imbalance in vata dosha, this type of diabetes is associated with the depletion of body tissue, weight loss and frequent urination, they may also experience weakness, fatigue and dry skin. Pitta type diabetes is an imbalance in pitta dosha associated with excessive thirst, sweating and frequent infections, increased hunger and inflammation are common symptoms. Kapha type diabetes is caused by imbalance in kapha dosha, it is the most common type of diabetes. It is associated with obesity, sluggishness and insulin resistance. Kapha type often struggle with weight gain, lethargy and slow metabolism, type 2 diabetes. Diet is the main componant to treat alongside the digestion, balance agni and help detoxify the system.