Asthma

There was a time when only one kid in class had to carry around an inhaler.  Today, the incidence of asthma has increased in number and severity to where almost one in every ten people has problems breathing.  Constriction of your bronchial tubes, resulting in shortness of breath, is due to a variety of factors.  While inflammation of the airways can be triggered by exercise and cold air, allergic response is one of the main causes.  Specific foods and airborne allergens such as pollen, dust, weeds, moulds and many chemicals can set off an asthmatic attack.

Identify the Triggers

Drug therapy does not address the underlying cause(s).  With natural medicine, a high priority is allergy testing to identify the suspected allergens.  Reducing exposure to airborne allergens, and eliminating offending foods and additives, are very important for controlling asthma.  Boosting your immune system and correcting any internal organ imbalances better prepares your body to respond when faced with an allergen.  The objective is to increase your ability to resist allergens and prevent acute attacks.

Diet Effective for Kids

Dietary changes can produce impressive results for asthma sufferers.  In particular, a long-term study of children on a vegetarian diet for 12 months found that 92% had significant improvement.  Other changes such as reducing or eliminating dairy, sugar, trans fats and fast foods, and increasing fruits and vegetables are also beneficial.

Nebulizer Treatments Provide Relief

Respiratory insufficiency caused by asthma is treated with a nebulizer machine that produces a fine mist that is inhaled.  The nebulizer contains glutathione, a powerful anti-oxidant that is often low in people with asthma.  Glutathione works to remove the thick mucus that accumulates and repairs the lining of your airways.  Treatments take 15 minutes and are repeated several times per week until symptoms subside.

Hormones Help Adults

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a hormone produced by your adrenal glands, is often very low in individuals with allergies and compromised breathing.  An important female hormone also exerts a positive effect on asthma for both men and women.  Testing for hormone imbalances determines your specific weaknesses.  Raising low levels of hormones can drastically reduce medications and improve your asthma symptoms.

Asthmatics Need Vitamin C

The health of your lungs depends upon the availability of anti-oxidant nutrients, particularly vitamin C.  Present in the lining of airway surfaces, vitamin C levels are decreased in asthma sufferers.  Therapeutic doses given orally and intravenously help to minimize wheezing, shortness of breath and cough.

Breathe Easier

There is no magic bullet.  Asthma requires a multi-faceted approach that focuses on diet changes, allergy elimination, immune system, digestive system and respiratory tract repair.  Treatment with natural medicines and therapies make it possible for you to reduce or eliminate your dependency on inhalers and steroids.