Asthma

See also : Allergies

Home remedies

• Shilajit can be used as treatment for diabetes, gallstones, Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi), Heart Disease, anemia, anxiety, ulcers, asthma, arthritis, Epilepsy (Seizure) and jaundice.
• Licorice is said to reduce the incidence of asthma attacks.
• Rose is useful for treating asthma, bronchitis and emotional trauma.
• Panax Ginseng can be used for the treatment or prevention of anxiety and asthma.
• Elderberries have been employed in European folk medicine since antiquity for lots of illnesses from arthritis and asthma to colds and constipation.
• a natural enzyme supplement, known as serrapeptase offers help for allergies, asthma, arthritis, MS, and other inflammatory diseases.
• Forskolin may help fend off asthma attacks.
• Ginkgo Biloba is beneficial to those who have asthma.
• Several studies on children have shown that most of those who have asthma have low intake of magnesium.
• Some research studies were made which showed evidences that the Omega-3 fatty acids have effects on the substances that are involved in the inflammatory processes that will result to asthma attacks.
• French Pine Bark is used for treating asthma.
• Horseradish syrup is recommended in cases of asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders.
• Cypress : Coming from the distilled leaves of an evergreen tree, the Cypress essential oil mainly helps in regulating blood flow. It harmonizes the blood and helps in dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia. In addition, it is also oil that detoxifies, decongests and also supports the circulatory system. An anti-infective, antimicrobial and anti-bacterial oil, it is useful for rheumatic pains, lymphatic congestion, asthma, improving energy, and removing tension. It also helps ease one’s breathing and suppress cough.
• Lavender : conditions that could benefit from lavender oil are allergy, asthma, headache, whooping cough, dermatitis, hypertension and many more.
• Perilla is used for treating asthma.
• Avocado : The fruit with the highest known concentration of L-glutathione; avocado is an excellent anti-asthma food that helps protect cells against free radical damage and detoxify the body of pollutants and other harmful substances. Widely recognized as the "master" antioxidant, enabling all other antioxidants to function, the L-glutathione in avocados helps quells inflammation systemically and repair damaged gut health, a process that in turn helps prevent triggers of asthma from engaging.
• Sulforaphane fights the inflammation that causes asthma.
• Fiber is critical to your health and lung function. It helps you absorb the nutrition you need from food and gets rid of the waste you don’t. And the more of it you eat, the lower your risk of stroke. It’s also the missing link in fighting asthma. A Swiss study showed fiber creates an environment in your gut that reduces asthma-producing inflammation in your lungs.
• Kale. An excellent source of all-natural vitamin C; kale possesses a unique ability to block the free radicals responsible for causing contractions of smooth muscles in airway passages. Kale is also a great source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant phytochemical capable of both alleviating existing asthma symptoms and preventing future ones from forming.
• Spinach : A study involving 68,535 female participants found that high intake of spinach is directly correlated with a lowered risk of asthma. This may be due to the fact that spinach is high in vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is prevalent among people with asthma, and emergency intravenous (IV) treatments with magnesium have been shown to help halt an asthma attack. Spinach is also high in potassium, a deficiency of which is also said to exacerbate asthma symptoms.
• Bananas. A banana a day could keep asthma away, according to a 2011 study out of the U.K. Researchers from Imperial College London found that children who eat just one banana a day reduce their risk of developing asthmatic symptoms such as wheezing by about 34 percent. Bananas are also naturally high in fiber, which can help prevent respiratory conditions like asthma from developing.
• Water. For many of the people diagnosed with asthma, dehydration is the true cause of their asthma symptoms. In fact, according to water expert Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, the set of symptoms commonly labeled as asthma is actually just the body crying out for more water. So unless you have aquagenic urticaria, also known as water allergy, it is definitely worth your while to drink more clean, fluoride-free water every day to avoid developing asthma symptoms.
• Ginger. Loaded with anti-inflammatory nutrients that pervade the entire body; ginger root is another powerful anti-asthma herb that some people say works better than antihistamine drugs like Benadryl at clearing up airways and stopping inflammation. And the best part about ginger root is that it does not cause harmful side effects, which means you can safely add it to everyday foods and beverages for good health.
• Turmeric : The inflammation responsible for swelling the lungs and constricting breathing passages during an asthma attack is no match for turmeric, the active ingredient of which is proving to be one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients in existence. Because it helps dilate blood vessels and relax muscles, turmeric is a powerful weapon in keeping asthma symptoms at bay.
• Elderberries : One of the richest plant-based sources of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant compound, elderberry is an incredible immune-boosting fruit that helps fight colds, flu, and respiratory illnesses like asthma. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), quercetin is particularly effective at blocking the release of histamines and other allergic and inflammatory chemicals in the body, including those associated with asthma.
• Apples: Similarly high in quercetin; apples have been shown to provide powerful protection against asthma. A study out of Europe found that pregnant women who ate at least four apples per week were 53 percent less likely to bear a child with doctor-confirmed asthma. And the same study that linked banana consumption to lowered asthma symptoms also found that children who drink apple juice are about 50 percent less likely to develop asthma symptoms.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.