Natural Asthma Remedies
Posted by Canadian health care on April 28th, 2009
Are you tired of having to use generic medications that make you feel bad and the inconvenience of nebulizers to control your asthma? While these are the methods that your doctor has given you for asthmatic treatment, there are many natural ways to regain control. Learn what these natural treatments have to offer and see if one is for you.
While it is not recommended for you to stop the treatment your doctor has prescribed for your asthma, there are many home remedies that you can try. See how you do with these treatments and you may be able to wean yourself off prescribed medication altogether.
Diet
Controlling your asthma doesn’t involve just one area of your life, but all areas including your diet. Foods that you eat can affect the severity of your asthma and the frequency of the attacks. Try some of these tips to see if they help you.
Avoid food additives
Avoid processed foods
Eat whole, organic foods
Decrease sugar in your diet
Avoid products treated with sulphur dioxide and other preservatives
Drink plenty of water
Environment
Always be aware of your environment and what is surrounding you. Many of the things in your environment will trigger your asthma and cause you to have an attack.
Avoid tobacco smoke
Keep your home free from dust and pollen
Add plants to your home to clean the air – they clear out formaldehyde and other airborne pollutants
Reduce the amount of chemicals you use in your home
Lifestyle
Try relaxation techniques like yoga
Exercise to strengthen your lungs
Try meditation for the calming effect
Home Remedies
You just never know about home remedies. They work wonders for some people and for others they have absolutely no effect. Read through this list and try what others have tried to see if they give you any relief.
• Radish-Honey-Lemon Juice – Buy each of these items separately and blend together for about 20 minutes. After you blend them, place the mixture in a pan on low heat until it is warmed. Drink this remedy every day for best results.
• Breathe in steam when you feel an attack coming on. To do this, go into your bathroom and run the water at its hottest temperature. Stay in the bathroom and breathe in the steam.
• Rub Eucalyptus oil on your upper lip where you can breathe it in.
• Drinking a drink that is high in caffeine will open your airways. Try hot, black tea or hot, black coffee. The caffeine will open your airways and the heat from the drink clears mucus.
• Soak one teaspoon of the herb Fenugreek seeds in a cup of water for about eight hours. Strain the water and add one teaspoon of ginger juice and one teaspoon of honey to the water. Drink this in the morning and at night every single day.
Source:healthguidance.org