Asthma

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Asthma is such a common disease. For instance, a negative response to an emotional stress can cause an asthma attack (Mark 1007). Have you actually seen someone have an asthma attack? It is the scariest thing because you cannot do anything about it. They say that there are no cures for asthma, and they also claim that there is some natural therapies that may help to manage symptoms of asthma. Weather your asthma is completely manageable and only shows up from time to time, or if you only have to deal with it on a daily basis, either way you have probably gone through your fair share of prescription medications. These medications, though, are not only expensive, but sometimes they come with their own set of problems, which only add to the ones you are already having with your condition. If you are suffering from asthma, you should consider a natural cure for asthma instead of going the traditional medicinal route.

The most obvious symptom of asthma is the wheezing sound that comes from the lungs, but some people do not manifest this symptom and the only way they are aware that they have asthma is by undergoing a test at the doctor’s office. Some natural relaxation remedies that you should consider as an asthmatic are abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback can help relieve stress (Mark 1019). There is more research that suggests that diet can plays a great role in alleviating asthma symptoms. A great example is omega-3 fatty acids which is found naturally in high-fat fish such as salmon, mackerel, or cod and it enables the body to make more products that help decrease inflammation (Mark 1010). Unfortunately, there is no direct evidence that this actually benefits those who have as...

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...ou drink coffee every day, you will develop an insensitivity to its effects. Methylated xanthines are found in coffee, tea, and chocolate, and are diuretics as well as bronchodilators(Hackman 332).

Before making up your mind, it would be good if you conduct some research and judge for yourself. Despite these encouraging findings keep your doctor informed if you decided to try any one of them. Homeopathic and herbs for asthma treatments are also considered as being quite positive, and depending on the severity of the asthma itself in the person, herbal and homeopathic treatments can reduce or even eliminate the need for synthetic drugs, and even inhalers, and they can also safely be used to complement that of the more conventional treatments of asthma (Hackman 330). Take a great caution when taking herbal supplements. These herbs could interact with other drugs.

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