Tuesday, June 17, 2008

A Natural Asthma Treatment To Use Today

While asthma is associated with pollution, there is a hereditary link and it has been recognized that how well the immune systems functions plays a major role in asthma episodes.

Naturopaths and homeopaths have developed ways to provide a natural asthma remedy.

When many think of asthma, they see images of people, struggling to breathe and using an inhaler to bring them back to normal respiration.

There are many things, which may trigger an attack of asthma, and, as such, finding a natural asthma remedy will involve determining what the trigger is. Once uncovered, the underlying cause can be treated instead of just treating the symptom.

Depending on the severity of the asthma, a natural asthma remedy can help relieve the symptoms, and in some cases eliminate the need for synthetic drugs. They may also be used in conjunction with conventional treatment safely.

However, as with all herbal use, care should be taken if they are used along with prescription drugs as certain herbs may have adverse reactions to synthetic compounds and others may block the healing power of the drugs.

Before using a natural asthma remedy always, consult with a physician before adding herb therapy to your health care.

Monday, June 16, 2008

What causes asthma?

If you or a loved one has asthma, then you may be wondering what has caused it. Well, asthma has many beginnings.

The most common reason someone has asthma is because they have been born with it. It flares up in attacks and moments when they cannot breathe.

Other complications occur because of allergies in animals, dust, and other external factors.

It could be chemically related. If you have just recently, and violently been given to asthma symptoms, you're going to want to go to a doctor and have him or her check you out.

Some have even experienced asthma because of improper nutrition (a good site to look at is this nutrition facts website that is very informative).

Always check with your doctor to see if your problems are worse than just a regular asthma problem. Most cases are treatable, and are nothing to be afraid of.

Please comment any useful, or helpful information to anyone who comes to this page! Thanks!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Discover the Benefits of Acupuncture for Asthma

Acupuncture is an ancient form of treatment for a variety of ailments. The philosophy behind it is that energy flows through a person in opposing forces. Diseases are said to be caused by an imbalance of these “negative” and “positive” forces and the energy is said to flow along pathways, or meridians.

Acupuncture is the process by which extremely thin, long needles are inserted into the skin along certain points on these meridians. The energies are adjusted by turning these needles and leaving them in place for up to 20 minutes.

Acupuncture for asthma symptoms has shown some benefit. Research in the past 15 years has proven the validity and effectiveness of this treatment for several illnesses. There are several reasons why you should consider acupuncture for asthma.

We'll talk more about this tomorrow, where I talk about how acupuncture can treat the symptoms of asthma.

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