I Was Told I’d Need Surgery for Nasal Polyps

I remember the day my ENT told me I’d likely need surgery for my nasal polyps. “It’s common,” he said. “They usually grow back, so be ready for more rounds later.” I left the clinic frustrated, already tired of steroid sprays and breathing through one nostril. That night, I started researching alternatives—and stumbled into the world of Ayurveda.

At first, I was skeptical. Could a 5,000-year-old system really help with something my doctor saw as a recurring problem? But what I found was not just promising—it was surprisingly logical. Ayurveda doesn’t treat nasal polyps as random growths. Instead, it sees them as a result of internal imbalance, mostly linked to excess Kapha and accumulated toxins. That clicked with me. I’d been dealing with digestive issues, allergies, and fatigue for years—maybe they were all connected?

I dove into the full Ayurvedic protocol I found here: https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1265-how-to-cure-nasal-polyps-permanently-at-home-with-ayurveda
It broke everything down clearly. Not just herbal support, but nasal therapies like Nasya, plus simple dietary changes. I stopped cold dairy, added more ginger and turmeric, and started oiling my nostrils before bed. It wasn’t overnight magic, but I began to feel real changes within weeks.

One of the practices that made a huge difference for me was Nasya. This Instagram post explains it well: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMXrOnfOqdE/
It’s weird at first—tilting your head back to oil your sinuses—but the relief is almost instant. I even found a great visual reference here, showing what a Kapha-balancing daily routine could look like: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625692978

The more I followed the approach, the more connected I felt to my body. I saw a post on Twitter that stuck with me: https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1947273256127316294
It described someone with polyps who avoided surgery through this method, just like I was hoping to. That tweet gave me a real sense of hope.

I also read this Threads post about long-term success: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DMXrN2ruYqh
The author had been following Ayurveda for over a year and was still symptom-free. That’s not a short-term fix—that’s lifestyle transformation.

And I’m not alone. I saw a whole thread of Facebook comments that made me realize how many others are choosing this path: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1062792629334041
People from all walks of life saying they finally found relief—without surgery, without dependency on meds.

One of the best summaries I found was a LinkedIn post, aimed at healthcare professionals: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_nasal-polyps-often-require-invasive-treatments-activity-7353039029149294592-Yq2o?
It made me realize this isn’t just a fringe solution—it’s part of a growing shift toward integrative care. And maybe it’s time more people—doctors included—took it seriously.

Ask Ayurveda has only been part of my journey once, but it was enough to open a door I didn’t even know existed.

So now I’m curious: Have any of you tried alternative or Ayurvedic approaches for chronic conditions like this? What’s worked—or not—for you?