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Ayurveda for Allergies and Autoimmunity

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Course Code:

AIH2201

Credit Hours:

1.5

Course Level:

200

Area of Study:

Ayurveda and Integrative Health

Course Description

AIH2201 - This course explores immune function through the combined lens of Ayurveda and modern science, with a focus on understanding allergies, immune dysregulation, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Students examine Ayurvedic concepts such as Ojas, Agni, and Ama to explore how imbalances may contribute to immune overreaction, misidentification, or chronic activation. Sessions cover seasonal, food, and skin allergies, respiratory and thyroid-related conditions, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Through case studies and guided discussions, students learn to recognize patterns, assess contributing factors, and develop individualized diet and lifestyle approaches that support immune balance, resilience, and overall well-being. The course also considers how Ayurvedic approaches can complement conventional care.
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Program of Study

This course is part of the following programs:

 

Division

Community Education Division

Required / Core / Elective:

Elective

Prerequisites:

Basic exposure to Ayurveda (introductory workshop, prior reading, or foundational class)

Semester / Quarter System:

Quarter

Number of Weeks:

10

Semester / Quarter Offered:

Fall 2026

Days of the Week:

Every Monday

Time:

8:30 pm EST – 10:00 pm EST

Start Date:

October 12, 2026

End Date:

December 14, 2026

Faculty

Dr. Ranjana Chawla

Dr. Ranjana Chawla is an Ayurvedic Doctor, educator, and speaker who integrates classical Ayurveda with modern approaches to health, longevity, and preventive care.
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ranjana.chawla@hua.edu

Faculty

Dr. Ranjana Chawla

Dr. Ranjana Chawla

Dr. Ranjana Chawla is an Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, and speaker who integrates classical Ayurveda with modern approaches to health, longevity, and preventive care.

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Course Learning Objectives

In this course students will be able to:

  • Define and describe the Ayurvedic concepts of Ojas, Agni, and Ama and their role in immune health
  • Explain the Ayurvedic understanding of allergies, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune conditions
  • Apply Ayurvedic dietary, lifestyle strategies to support immune balance.
  • Analyze the three major patterns of immune dysfunction and identify how each presents across different conditions.
  • Evaluate the relationship between digestion (Agni), toxin accumulation (Ama), and immune resilience in chronic disease presentations.
  • Create an individualized, sustainable care strategy that integrates Ayurvedic principles with modern understanding of immune health for long-term resilience

 

 

 

 

 

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Course Content

This course is organized around five thematic content areas that build progressively from foundational concepts to condition-specific applications:

1.Theme 1- Foundations of Immunity

  • Understanding immunity through the Ayurvedic concepts of Ojas, Agni, and Ama
  • Factors that strengthen and weaken immune function
  • Immune balance vs. immune dysregulation, including hyperreactivity and autoimmunity
  • Three major patterns of immune dysfunction: Immune Overreaction, Immune Misidentification, and Chronic Immune Activation

2.Theme 2 – Allergic Conditions (Immune Overreaction)

  • Environmental, seasonal, food, and skin allergies and their Ayurvedic interpretation
  • Allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma
  • Ayurvedic assessment and chikitsa (treatment) principles for respiratory allergies

3. Theme 3 – Thyroid Health (Immune Misidentification)

  • Thyroid physiology through modern and Ayurvedic lenses
  • Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroiditis
  • Autoimmune thyroid disorders: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease
  • Diet, lifestyle, and herbal considerations for thyroid support

4. Theme 4 – Autoimmunity

  • Modern and Ayurvedic understanding of autoimmune disease, patterns, and root causes
  • Autoimmune conditions of the joints: rheumatoid arthritis
  • Autoimmune conditions of the digestive system and chronic pain syndromes: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and fibromyalgia
  • The gut–immune connection

5. Theme 5 – Restoration & Long-Term Resilience

  • Modern and Ayurvedic understanding of autoimmune disease, patterns, and root causes
  • Autoimmune conditions of the joints: rheumatoid arthritis
  • Autoimmune conditions of the digestive system and chronic pain syndromes: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and fibromyalgia
  • The gut–immune connection

Class Structure

The course consists of 10 sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Every session includes approximately 70 minutes of guided instruction covering conceptual and scientific foundations, followed by 20 minutes of interactive discussion, Q&A, reflection, and practical application. The course emphasizes active participation, experiential self-observation, and the integration of theory into daily lifestyle practices. Assignments may include reflective journaling, practice-based tracking and essay submission.

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