Asthma - Natural treatmetn and approaches.

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Asthma is a condition known as a narrowing of the airways resulting in a difficulty in breathing. This has become a very prevalent disease, especially in people with allergies and inflamed or blocked airways, which are the main causes for asthmatic attacks and symptoms.

As any ailment and disease today, many things can be done to reduce asthma and possibly heal it with a few simple dietary and life changes. Although the direct cause and reason of asthma is unknown, we do know it can be triggered by poor nutrition, air pollution, autoimmune disorders, allergies, antibiotic abuse, vaccines, respiratory infections and other medical conditions that affect the lungs, genetic predisposition, weather conditions, certain medications, sulfites in food and high amounts of stress.

Research is now show us that steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs that are being used to treat asthma are actually contributing to the problem as well as causing several unwanted side effects like weight gain, mood changes,, yeast hand acne. Additionally, with prolonged used it has been shown that they may actually impede the immune system, which will only aggravate the asthma as well as put you at risk for other ailments due to a suppressed immune system.

Seeing how the medical industry is aware of asthma being caused by inflammation, there are natural remedies out there which reduce inflammation. So commons sense tells us that if inflammation is the cause, then maybe we should be trying to adopt a more anti-inflammatory lifestyle and diet.

Here are a few dietary choices you can make which are known to help relieve asthmatic symptoms/inflammation. Now keep in mind that this is an old disease and there is nothing that will cure it yesterday. Asthma did not develop overnight, nor will it go away overnight. You may have to remain on the pharmaceuticals for quick relief of symptoms, but incorporating the choices below will allow you to wean off of the pharmaceuticals and have a better quality of life. Patience is a virtue.

Anti-inflammatory foods:

Berries
Coconut
Rosemary
Apple Cider Vinegar
Olive Oil
Sweet potato
Broccoli
Flax Seeds
Ginger
Papaya
Apple
Pumpkin Seeds
Cinnamon
Green Tea
Oregano
Paprika
Shitake Mushrooms
Kelp
Cabbage
Turmeric
Honey
Red and White Onions
Nuts
Vitamin D
Vitamin C

Ginger has bee used often as an asthma treatment. Research shows that it can inhibit airway constriction and reduce inflammation.

• Mix equal parts of honey, ginger and pomegranate juice 2-3 times per day.
• Drink 2 cups of freshly made ginger tea a day.
• To detoxify your lungs you can take a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of boiling water and mix in one teaspoon of ginger juice and honey. You can drink twice a day - morning and evening.

Extra Tips on what to change in your daily life.

• use natural cleaning products or make your own with baking soda, vinegar, and lavender oil
• avoid second hand smoke from cigarettes and wood-burning stoves
• use a dehumidifier
• avoid antibacterial disinfectants and soaps
• avoid aerosols
• reduce mold
• remove chlorine from your water by using a water filter
• wash bedding weekly
• vacuum carpets regularly

To your health.