Can asthma be treated naturally?

Naturopaths do not treat an asthma attack, but they do treat the person so that eventually asthma attacks are less frequent and less severe, drastically deducing their medication dependency. And for some asthmatics their episodes become a very rare event with alternative treatments and methods.

The answer to the question can asthma be treated naturally? The answer is yes and no. Yes to prevention, no to attacks.

It is a slow and gradual process where conventional treatments are used along side alternative treatments,  referred to as complimentary. Time and dedication are needed.

Asthma is a serious condition and should be treated with respect and caution. Is is potentially a life threatening condition. Alternative therapies generally treat the chronic aspect of the disease NOT the acute attack.

In the true sense of the meaning alternative practitioners do not cure asthma. They do however, use natural processes that open the airways, reduce inflammation, and reduce spasms of the bronchial smooth muscles. It is about making a patient generally healthier in every aspect, by facilitating the body’s own natural healing. The idea is to improve the health of the patient, manage stress efficiently, reduce total inflammatory load, reduce pollutants, provide natural nutrients that will help bring about the necessary changes.

Diet is the most important aspect in any alternative treatment program to prevent asthma. For a lot of people its the toughest part of the program, and is the part of the program that is going to take time and effort to master. The the rewards are huge.

You will have to go on an anti-inflammatory diet. It is important to reduce general inflammation. A type of hormone known as prostagladins are produced by the body to maintain a balance between inflammation and anti-inflammation, arachidonic acid encourages the type of prostaglandin that encourages inflammation. Arachidonic acid in found in animal products especially meats. Make an effort to reduce the amount you consume.

In most practitioner’s experience with dealing with people who suffer asthma or other breathing problems, cow’s products cause a problem. Some people have food sensitivities to diary products, causing excess mucus production and inflammation.

The other main culprit is wheat so many people have problems with wheat and products containing wheat. Its amazing what a difference it can make.

Anti-oxidants are very helpful in general in reducing inflammatory induced free-radials. Your diet needs to be very rich in fruits and vegetables, all are a good source of anti-oxidants.

Generally alternative practitioners, use a variety of natural tools to bring about long lasting health and improvement in symptoms.

1) If you can afford it see a professional alternative practitioner like a naturopath or accupuncturist etc

2) Be prepared to make nutritional changes

3) Lose weight, if you need to

4) They might suggest certain exercises

5) They may prescribed breathing techniques

6) They could use homeopathy or supplements or herbs it depends on your individual symptoms

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