Natural Remedies for Asthma
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Natural Remedies for Asthma
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Consider using natural remedies to treat/control your respiratory problem. Asthma is characterized by difficulty with breathing, wheezing sounds, chest tightness, sore throat, shortness of breath, and dry coughing. This is due to inflammation and narrowing of the airways of the lungs. When asthma gets severe, you get an asthma attack which can be fatal. A Ventolin inhaler (drug prescription medication) is commonly used to treat asthma by relaxing the airways thereby allowing you to breathe easier. However, there are side effects plus you will need to be careful if you are taking other medications. Asthma is a chronic disease and cannot be cured but can be treated and controlled.
List of Natural Remedies
* Apple Cider Vinegar – this is one of the best natural remedies for asthma. Mix one tablespoon in a cup of water. Drink it once or twice daily.
* Boswellia – another herb known to reduce asthma attacks
* Bromelain – helps to open up constricted airways. Bromelain can be found in pineapples or you can purchase the Bromelain tablets at your local heath store.
* Butterbur – a herb that has anti-histamine effects on asthma
* Check out the book entitled “The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga” by Swami Vishnu Devananda. It is claimed that through proper breathing techniques, your asthma can be controlled and in some cases, be “cured”. Another program that you may want to take a look at is the one by Dr. Buteyko called “Breath Retaining Program For Asthmatics”. Chronic asthmatics who have followed this program experienced high success to the extent that they no longer require their inhalers.
* Change in your diet – Avoid food such as grains, soy, vinegar, and animal flesh that can cause mucus. The last thing you want is to clog up an already constricted airways. Also avoid food that can trigger an asthma attack such as nuts, eggs, seafood, and milk. Eat food such as leafy green vegetables, fruits, and fish. Now this may sound strange, drinking strong black coffee containing caffeine actually helps for instant relief. The 2 asthma treating components in coffee are theophylline and theobromine. Now don’t rely on this as a long term solution as caffeine is not good for you.
* Elecampane Root – Another great herbal natural remedies for asthma.
* Garlic and Horse Radish – helps to open up the airways.
* Herbs – 2 popular natural remedies for asthma herbal concoctions are:
1) Mid-Eastern – Extract honey blend mixed with honey, chamomile, rosemary, thyme, cloves, black cumin, cinnamon, spearmint, and sage. This helps to smooth out the airways.
2) Asian – Saiboku-To blend containing ginger, licorice, Korean ginseng, Baikal, and magnolia.
* Lemon Juice – To ease with your breathing, take one tablespoon before each meal.
* Oil of Eucalyptus – Carry a small bottle containing oil of eucalyptus with you. For a quick relief, open the bottle and take a smell when you sense an asthma attack coming.
* Tylophora Indica – Another herb that has anti-inflammatory effects on asthma.
* Vitamins – Taking Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, and Zinc helps to improve asthma
Take control of your asthma now by applying the above natural remedies for asthma. Don’t let it control your life. As always, consult with a physician before stopping any medications and proceeding with any of the above natural remedies for asthma.