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Asthma is caused by spasms of the airways in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing, and wheezing. Attacks can be triggered by allergens such as certain foods, tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, mold, chemicals, pet dander, and pet hair, or by stress and pollution. Regular exercise helps to increase lung capacity. It is important to find out what triggers attacks, to avoid cigarette smoke and to keep the house as free from dust as possible.
Recommended Vitamins:
Vitamin A boosts the immune system
Vitamin B Complex (25 Ð 50 mg daily)
Vitamin B-3 seems to inhibit the release of histamine and damps down inflammation
Vitamin B-6 reduces the severity and frequency of attacks
Vitamin B-12 reduces wheezing
Pantothenic acid acts as an antihistamine
Choline and inositol reduce stress levels
Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine (500 Ð 1,000 mg with 500 mg of bioflavonoids daily)
Vitamin E supports the immune system
Recommended Minerals:
Magnesium improves immunity (250 Ð 500 mg daily)
Molybdenum reduces wheezing
Multi-trace mineral formula
Selenium is a key antioxidant
Zinc maintains mucous membranes
Recommended Nutrients:
Omega-3 fish oils produce hormone-like chemicals know as prostaglandins that damp down inflammation
Omega-6 oils; evening primrose oil is an anti-inflammatory
Bioflavonoids damp down inflammation when taken with Vitamin C
Ginkgo biloba helps to dilate blood vessels, making it easier to breathe
Quercetin: 500 mg three times daily
Almond
Althea
Arum
Asefetida
Balm
Balm of Gilead
Betony
Black Cohosh
Blue Vervain
Boneset
Burdock
Cannabis
Celandine
Coltsfoot
Comfrey
Common mullein
Cubeb
Dwarf nettle
Elecampane
Ephedra: 200 mg three times a day
Eucalyptus
European centaury
Fragrant valerian
Garden thyme
German Chamomile
Ginger Extract
Ginseng
Ground ivy
Gum plant
Hedge garlic
Horehound
Horseradish
Hyssop
Indian Turnip
Jimson Weed
Lettuce
Licorice root: 200 mg three times a day
Lobelia
Lovage
Marsh hibiscus
Masterwort
Milkweed Mullein
Myrrh
Nettle
New Jersey tea
Orange mullein
Parsley
Peony
Pleurisy root
Prickly ash
Quaking aspen
Saw palmetto
Skunk cabbage
Speedwell
Spikenard
Sumbul
Sundew
Tacamahac
Watercress
Wild black cherry
Wild marjoram
Yerba santa
Foods to Choose:
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Mackerel and sardines
Salmon and tuna
Wheatgerm
Nuts and seeds
Garlic and onions
Foods to Avoid:
Avoid milk and other dairy products during attacks, as they encourage mucus formation in the airways
Foods that may cause allergies, such as wheat, dairy products, peanuts, and shellfish
Food additives such as monosodium glutamate
Animal fats encourage the production of inflammatory agents
The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.
The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.
This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.
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