Asthma is not generally a problem that should simply be tackled at home. It requires professional treatment and attention. Childhood asthma tends to be associated with an allergic response, there may also be hay fever and eczema present in the family. In trying to identify the allergens responsible it is often valuable to look further at external factors and also internal ones such as diet, as well as conventional skin testing.
Home remedies for Asthma
Asthma Treatment using Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
During an actual attack of asthma, simply sniffing the aroma of a couple drops of essential oil on a paper tissue may give relief from the spasm of airways - choose from Lavender, Bergamot, Frankincense or Chamomile. In between attacks of asthma, massaging a choice of the above oils, diluted, into the chest may help to prevent the spasms and build-up of thick mucus which gives the wheezing symptoms.
Essential oils, diluted in a base oil as recommended, can be massaged into the chest to relax the airways and ease breathing during asthma attack.
Herbalism - Herbal Home Remedies for curing Asthma
Professional practitioners may use remedies which directly reduce the allergic response, or dilate the bronchial passageways, depending on specific individual needs. In between asthma attacks, taking an infusion of a mixture of Chamomile, Eyebright and Lavender may help to relax the airways, tone up the mucous membranes and reduce inflammation and irritability of the bronchi.
Homeopathy and Asthma Treatment
The professional will similarly look to treat each person individually, so only consider the remedies below in the short term:
ACONITE: at the earliest sign of breathing problems, especially if brought on by a cold, or simply cold weather with strong winds, and where there is much anxiety or fear.
ARSENICUM: when symptoms are worse after midnight, with restlessness and a feeling of exhaustion.
IPECACUANHA: where there is wheezing, with a persistent, rattly cough accompanied by a strong feeling of nausea.
Naturopathy - natural home cure for Asthma
For childhood asthma, it is well worth trying a change of diet to exclude cows' milk products for a while, to decrease sugary baking products and sweets (candy), and to increase fresh vegetables and fruit.
Breathing exercises may be of help, especially for later-onset asthma or when exercise seems to aggravate the condition; a simple method of deepening the breathing pattern is to blow up balloons.
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Natural Home Remedies for Asthma
Although there are many medical ways to help asthma sufferers breathe easier, experts recommend combining certain natural home remedies with prescription anti-inflammatories and bronchodilators. Here are some helpful remedies right from the kitchen.
Home Remedies From the Cupboard
Coffee. The caffeine in regular coffee can help prevent and control asthma attacks. Researchers have found that regular coffee drinkers have one-third fewer asthma symptoms than those who don't drink the hot stuff. The reason? Caffeine has bronchodilating effects. In fact, caffeine was one of the main anti-asthmatic drugs during the nineteenth century. Don't load up on java, though -- three cups a day will provide the maximum benefit -- and don't give coffee to children with asthma.
Onions. Onions are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that these properties can reduce the constriction of the airways in an asthma attack. Raw onions are generally too irritating, but eating cooked onions may help to lessen asthma attacks.
Home Remedies From the Drawer
Cheesecloth. Put a fine cheesecloth over each room's heat outlet. This homemade dust filter can help by catching dust, animal dander, and pollen before it's recirculated into the air. Stick-on commercial filters are also available. And don't forget the number one most effective home aid -- scrupulous cleaning. It's not easy, but being a bit obsessive about keeping a clean house goes a long way toward helping to alleviate asthma symptoms.
Home Remedies From the Refrigerator
Chili peppers. Hot foods such as chili peppers open up airways. Experts believe this happens because peppers stimulate fluids in the mouth, throat, and lungs. The increase in fluids thins out the mucus formed during an asthma attack so it can be coughed up, making breathing easier. Capsaicin, the stuff that makes hot peppers hot, acts as an anti-inflammatory when eaten.
Orange juice. Vitamin C is the main antioxidant in the lining of the bronchi and bronchioles. Research discovered that people with asthma had low levels of vitamin C; eating foods that had at least 300 mg of vitamin C a day -- equivalent to about three glasses of orange juice -- cut wheezing by 30 percent. Other foods high in vitamin C include red bell pepper, papaya, broccoli, blueberries, and strawberries.
Salmon. Fatty fish such as sardines, salmon, mackerel, and tuna contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids seem to help the lungs react better to irritants in people who have asthma and may even help prevent asthma in people who have never had an attack. Studies have found that kids who eat fish more than once a week have one-third the risk of getting asthma, as compared to children who don't eat fish. And researchers discovered that people who took fish oil supplements, equivalent to eating 8 ounces of mackerel a day, increased their body's ability to avoid a severe asthma attack by 50 percent.
Yogurt. Vitamin B12 can alleviate the symptoms of asthma, and it seems to be even more effective in asthma sufferers who are sensitive to sulfite. Studies have found that taking 1 to 4 micrograms (mcg) works best as protection against asthma attacks. The current RDA for vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg for adults. One cup of yogurt has 1.4 mcg of the lung-loving vitamin.
Home Remedies From the Spice Rack
Peppermint extract. This is a folk remedy for a homemade vaporizer: Put 1 quart nonchlorinated water in a stainless steel, glass, or enamel pan, and put it on the stove. Add 10 drops peppermint extract or peppermint oil, and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 1 hour, until all the water is gone. The volatile oil will saturate the room air.
Home Remedies Do's and Don'ts
Don't overload your salt intake. Salt tends to make the airways more sensitive to triggers.
Do consider a high-quality vegan diet. Getting rid of animal products in the diet helps asthma by eliminating many food allergens (cow's milk, for example). Remember, though, that vegan diets can be deficient in protein and B12, which can be especially risky for kids and pregnant or lactating women. You might consider seeking the help of a nutritionist or dietician to help you plan a vegan diet.
Home Remedies From the Cupboard
Coffee. The caffeine in regular coffee can help prevent and control asthma attacks. Researchers have found that regular coffee drinkers have one-third fewer asthma symptoms than those who don't drink the hot stuff. The reason? Caffeine has bronchodilating effects. In fact, caffeine was one of the main anti-asthmatic drugs during the nineteenth century. Don't load up on java, though -- three cups a day will provide the maximum benefit -- and don't give coffee to children with asthma.
Onions. Onions are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that these properties can reduce the constriction of the airways in an asthma attack. Raw onions are generally too irritating, but eating cooked onions may help to lessen asthma attacks.
Home Remedies From the Drawer
Cheesecloth. Put a fine cheesecloth over each room's heat outlet. This homemade dust filter can help by catching dust, animal dander, and pollen before it's recirculated into the air. Stick-on commercial filters are also available. And don't forget the number one most effective home aid -- scrupulous cleaning. It's not easy, but being a bit obsessive about keeping a clean house goes a long way toward helping to alleviate asthma symptoms.
Home Remedies From the Refrigerator
Chili peppers. Hot foods such as chili peppers open up airways. Experts believe this happens because peppers stimulate fluids in the mouth, throat, and lungs. The increase in fluids thins out the mucus formed during an asthma attack so it can be coughed up, making breathing easier. Capsaicin, the stuff that makes hot peppers hot, acts as an anti-inflammatory when eaten.
Orange juice. Vitamin C is the main antioxidant in the lining of the bronchi and bronchioles. Research discovered that people with asthma had low levels of vitamin C; eating foods that had at least 300 mg of vitamin C a day -- equivalent to about three glasses of orange juice -- cut wheezing by 30 percent. Other foods high in vitamin C include red bell pepper, papaya, broccoli, blueberries, and strawberries.
Salmon. Fatty fish such as sardines, salmon, mackerel, and tuna contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids seem to help the lungs react better to irritants in people who have asthma and may even help prevent asthma in people who have never had an attack. Studies have found that kids who eat fish more than once a week have one-third the risk of getting asthma, as compared to children who don't eat fish. And researchers discovered that people who took fish oil supplements, equivalent to eating 8 ounces of mackerel a day, increased their body's ability to avoid a severe asthma attack by 50 percent.
Yogurt. Vitamin B12 can alleviate the symptoms of asthma, and it seems to be even more effective in asthma sufferers who are sensitive to sulfite. Studies have found that taking 1 to 4 micrograms (mcg) works best as protection against asthma attacks. The current RDA for vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg for adults. One cup of yogurt has 1.4 mcg of the lung-loving vitamin.
Home Remedies From the Spice Rack
Peppermint extract. This is a folk remedy for a homemade vaporizer: Put 1 quart nonchlorinated water in a stainless steel, glass, or enamel pan, and put it on the stove. Add 10 drops peppermint extract or peppermint oil, and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 1 hour, until all the water is gone. The volatile oil will saturate the room air.
Home Remedies Do's and Don'ts
Don't overload your salt intake. Salt tends to make the airways more sensitive to triggers.
Do consider a high-quality vegan diet. Getting rid of animal products in the diet helps asthma by eliminating many food allergens (cow's milk, for example). Remember, though, that vegan diets can be deficient in protein and B12, which can be especially risky for kids and pregnant or lactating women. You might consider seeking the help of a nutritionist or dietician to help you plan a vegan diet.
More Home Remedies for Asthma
The key to managing asthma effectively is to prevent an attack before it occurs. By applying these home remedies and making some important lifestyle changes, you may be able to avoid the triggers that can exacerbate your asthma.
Kick the cigarette habit. Tobacco smoke can be an irritant that triggers asthma as well as an allergen that touches off an allergic response leading to asthma. Tobacco smoke is one of the worst irritants known: It paralyzes the tiny hairlike cilia along the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It also reduces immune response and leaves a smoker much more susceptible to upper respiratory infection. In addition to preventing asthma attacks, quitting smoking will reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and many other conditions, as well as save you money.
Nonsmokers who live with a smoker are no better off. Secondhand smoke is particularly harmful to children and teenagers. So if there's someone in your household who won't quit smoking, ask that individual to take his or her habit outdoors.
Weather the weather. Pay attention to how changes in the weather affect your asthma. You might even keep an "asthma journal" by recording the temperature, wind velocity, barometric pressure, and humidity on days when you suffer attacks. Knowing what types of weather conditions can leave you gasping for air can help you avoid problems. While each person responds to weather differently, some general trends may be noted.
For instance, people with asthma should stay indoors when it is very cold outside, since a rush of cold air can cause a spasm in the bronchial tubes. Stay indoors if the wind is strong, too. While gusts of wind can blow pollution and smog away, they can also blow pollen in your direction. If you enjoy walking in the rain, you're in luck, because rain tends to wash away roving allergens, pollutants, and irritants.
Watch what you eat. The question of whether foods trigger asthma has yet to be answered. Some foods, such as nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs, chocolate, sodas, and strawberries, can result in an array of allergic responses, including asthma symptoms. Sulfites in wine can have a similar effect. An attack that's precipitated by a certain food will most likely occur within an hour of ingesting it.
Existing scientific evidence suggests that food allergies are probably not a major trigger for chronic asthma in adults. Nonetheless, you may have noticed that certain foods worsen your symptoms. If so, it's best to limit or avoid foods that aren't necessary for a balanced, nutritious diet. (Ask your doctor if you're not sure.)
Allergies to certain types of food, especially milk and wheat, are more often a trigger of asthma in children. If milk and wheat seem to be causing problems for your child with asthma, eliminate these foods from his or her diet. Check labels, and avoid foods that list milk, milk solids, casein, whey, or caseinate as ingredients. (Talk to your family doctor about alternate dietary sources of nutrients such as calcium.)
Eating away from home can sometimes be a problem. If you are invited to dinner and don't know what meal will be served, eat something at home before you leave so you won't be left hungry should the main course be a trigger food for you. If you are eating in a restaurant, inquire about the ingredients in the dish you want to order.
No matter where you have your meal, don't overeat, don't eat too fast, and don't talk while you are eating. Steer clear of alcohol, too, especially if you are taking medications for your asthma. One final reminder: Avoid so-called cytotoxicity tests and similar methods that promise to root out hidden food allergies and cure asthma.
Protect your health. A problem in the upper airways, such as a respiratory infection, can cause trouble in the lower airways (the bronchial tubes) and precipitate an asthma attack. While taking steps to avoid getting sick makes sense for everyone, maintaining good health can dramatically reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks.
Stay away from people who have a cold or the flu, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid getting overtired; otherwise, you will be more susceptible to infections. It's a good idea for asthmatics to get a flu shot each year. If, despite your best efforts, you do develop an infection, see your doctor; early use of antibiotics, when appropriate, can be quite helpful.
Avoid chemicals. Any number of chemicals can trigger an asthma attack in susceptible people, whether it's chemical fumes, such as from paint or perfume, or chemical additives, such as the sufites that are used as preservatives in food. Keep your distance from these chemicals whenever possible.
Avoid aspirin and certain drugs. Some people with asthma are sensitive to some drugs, especially aspirin and nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Play it safe and avoid aspirin and products that contain it if you have asthma. Even if you have not experienced an asthma flare from aspirin in the past, it's possible for one to occur at any time. Keep aspirin out of your medicine chest, and check labels on every over-the-counter drug that you purchase. Avoid those that list "aspirin" and those that contain the initials "ASA," "APC," or "PAC;" ask your pharmacist if you are unsure if the medication you want to purchase contains aspirin.
According to an expert report from the National Asthma Education Program, people with asthma should also stay away from certain NSAIDs (ibuprofen is one such medication) that have effects similar to aspirin's. Opt instead for such "usually safe alternatives" as acetaminophen, sodium salicylate, or disalcid. For a list of precautions to take when using over-the-counter painkillers, click here.
You may also need to avoid tartrazine (yellow food dye #5), which is found in a number of soft drinks, cake mixes, candies, and some medications, if it aggravates your asthma.
Take a deep breath. Inhaling through the mouth often produces shallow, unsatisfying breaths that can resemble panting. Practice inhaling slowly through the nose in a controlled way, instead. Before you start breathing exercises, blow your nose to make sure that your air passages are clear of foreign matter. Then sit in a chair in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath and feel your breath going as far down as possible. Your abdomen should expand as you do this exercise. Exhale slowly, feeling your abdomen relax as your breath comes out of your nose. Repeat this exercise at least three times a day (but never right after eating and never in a hurry, which may trigger hyperventilation).
Exercise your options. For years, people with asthma have been told to avoid exercise because it would induce attacks. Research has shown, however, that getting regular aerobic exercise increases the amount of huffing and puffing an asthmatic can tolerate. Start by warming up with light exercise before a more vigorous workout. Begin with short workouts and gradually increase them.
At least at first, keep a bronchodilator with you. If you feel tightness in your chest and can't work through it, use the device. If you are out in cold or dry air, wear a scarf around your nose and mouth to heat the air before breathing it in. Cool down with light exercise at the end of your workout. If one type of exercise still brings on attacks, try another form of exercise. You may not be able to tolerate running, for example, but you may be able to swim regularly.
Keep your weight down. Exertion causes overweight people to breathe more deeply, forcing their hearts to work extra hard supplying blood to the muscles and organs. If you are overweight, losing weight will ease your heart's burden; unfortunately, asthma medications can cause you to pack on pounds. If you need to lose some pounds, you and your doctor should work together to establish a diet and exercise plan that will help you burn more calories and reduce your calorie intake without depriving you of necessary nutrients.
Mind your mind. The notion that asthma is "all in your head" has gone the way of many medical myths. However, doctors believe that asthma is an illness with both physical and emotional aspects. For example, asthma attacks can be triggered by emotional changes, such as laughing or crying, or by stress. While you may not be able to "think away" an asthma attack, keeping your mind at ease may prevent you from panicking at the onset of an asthma attack, which will make a bout with breathing trouble less scary. Develop an upbeat mind-set by committing yourself to feeling better. A positive attitude works wonders to enhance your other coping methods. In addition, be forthright about your asthma; others will respect your directness and, in most cases, try to make things easier for you.
Learn to relax. Since stress and emotional upsets can trigger or aggravate asthma attacks, it may be helpful to set aside time each day, preferably the same time, to practice some form of relaxation.
Kick the cigarette habit. Tobacco smoke can be an irritant that triggers asthma as well as an allergen that touches off an allergic response leading to asthma. Tobacco smoke is one of the worst irritants known: It paralyzes the tiny hairlike cilia along the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It also reduces immune response and leaves a smoker much more susceptible to upper respiratory infection. In addition to preventing asthma attacks, quitting smoking will reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and many other conditions, as well as save you money.
Nonsmokers who live with a smoker are no better off. Secondhand smoke is particularly harmful to children and teenagers. So if there's someone in your household who won't quit smoking, ask that individual to take his or her habit outdoors.
Weather the weather. Pay attention to how changes in the weather affect your asthma. You might even keep an "asthma journal" by recording the temperature, wind velocity, barometric pressure, and humidity on days when you suffer attacks. Knowing what types of weather conditions can leave you gasping for air can help you avoid problems. While each person responds to weather differently, some general trends may be noted.
For instance, people with asthma should stay indoors when it is very cold outside, since a rush of cold air can cause a spasm in the bronchial tubes. Stay indoors if the wind is strong, too. While gusts of wind can blow pollution and smog away, they can also blow pollen in your direction. If you enjoy walking in the rain, you're in luck, because rain tends to wash away roving allergens, pollutants, and irritants.
Watch what you eat. The question of whether foods trigger asthma has yet to be answered. Some foods, such as nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs, chocolate, sodas, and strawberries, can result in an array of allergic responses, including asthma symptoms. Sulfites in wine can have a similar effect. An attack that's precipitated by a certain food will most likely occur within an hour of ingesting it.
Existing scientific evidence suggests that food allergies are probably not a major trigger for chronic asthma in adults. Nonetheless, you may have noticed that certain foods worsen your symptoms. If so, it's best to limit or avoid foods that aren't necessary for a balanced, nutritious diet. (Ask your doctor if you're not sure.)
Allergies to certain types of food, especially milk and wheat, are more often a trigger of asthma in children. If milk and wheat seem to be causing problems for your child with asthma, eliminate these foods from his or her diet. Check labels, and avoid foods that list milk, milk solids, casein, whey, or caseinate as ingredients. (Talk to your family doctor about alternate dietary sources of nutrients such as calcium.)
Eating away from home can sometimes be a problem. If you are invited to dinner and don't know what meal will be served, eat something at home before you leave so you won't be left hungry should the main course be a trigger food for you. If you are eating in a restaurant, inquire about the ingredients in the dish you want to order.
No matter where you have your meal, don't overeat, don't eat too fast, and don't talk while you are eating. Steer clear of alcohol, too, especially if you are taking medications for your asthma. One final reminder: Avoid so-called cytotoxicity tests and similar methods that promise to root out hidden food allergies and cure asthma.
Protect your health. A problem in the upper airways, such as a respiratory infection, can cause trouble in the lower airways (the bronchial tubes) and precipitate an asthma attack. While taking steps to avoid getting sick makes sense for everyone, maintaining good health can dramatically reduce the frequency and intensity of asthma attacks.
Stay away from people who have a cold or the flu, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid getting overtired; otherwise, you will be more susceptible to infections. It's a good idea for asthmatics to get a flu shot each year. If, despite your best efforts, you do develop an infection, see your doctor; early use of antibiotics, when appropriate, can be quite helpful.
Avoid chemicals. Any number of chemicals can trigger an asthma attack in susceptible people, whether it's chemical fumes, such as from paint or perfume, or chemical additives, such as the sufites that are used as preservatives in food. Keep your distance from these chemicals whenever possible.
Avoid aspirin and certain drugs. Some people with asthma are sensitive to some drugs, especially aspirin and nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Play it safe and avoid aspirin and products that contain it if you have asthma. Even if you have not experienced an asthma flare from aspirin in the past, it's possible for one to occur at any time. Keep aspirin out of your medicine chest, and check labels on every over-the-counter drug that you purchase. Avoid those that list "aspirin" and those that contain the initials "ASA," "APC," or "PAC;" ask your pharmacist if you are unsure if the medication you want to purchase contains aspirin.
According to an expert report from the National Asthma Education Program, people with asthma should also stay away from certain NSAIDs (ibuprofen is one such medication) that have effects similar to aspirin's. Opt instead for such "usually safe alternatives" as acetaminophen, sodium salicylate, or disalcid. For a list of precautions to take when using over-the-counter painkillers, click here.
You may also need to avoid tartrazine (yellow food dye #5), which is found in a number of soft drinks, cake mixes, candies, and some medications, if it aggravates your asthma.
Take a deep breath. Inhaling through the mouth often produces shallow, unsatisfying breaths that can resemble panting. Practice inhaling slowly through the nose in a controlled way, instead. Before you start breathing exercises, blow your nose to make sure that your air passages are clear of foreign matter. Then sit in a chair in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath and feel your breath going as far down as possible. Your abdomen should expand as you do this exercise. Exhale slowly, feeling your abdomen relax as your breath comes out of your nose. Repeat this exercise at least three times a day (but never right after eating and never in a hurry, which may trigger hyperventilation).
Exercise your options. For years, people with asthma have been told to avoid exercise because it would induce attacks. Research has shown, however, that getting regular aerobic exercise increases the amount of huffing and puffing an asthmatic can tolerate. Start by warming up with light exercise before a more vigorous workout. Begin with short workouts and gradually increase them.
At least at first, keep a bronchodilator with you. If you feel tightness in your chest and can't work through it, use the device. If you are out in cold or dry air, wear a scarf around your nose and mouth to heat the air before breathing it in. Cool down with light exercise at the end of your workout. If one type of exercise still brings on attacks, try another form of exercise. You may not be able to tolerate running, for example, but you may be able to swim regularly.
Keep your weight down. Exertion causes overweight people to breathe more deeply, forcing their hearts to work extra hard supplying blood to the muscles and organs. If you are overweight, losing weight will ease your heart's burden; unfortunately, asthma medications can cause you to pack on pounds. If you need to lose some pounds, you and your doctor should work together to establish a diet and exercise plan that will help you burn more calories and reduce your calorie intake without depriving you of necessary nutrients.
Mind your mind. The notion that asthma is "all in your head" has gone the way of many medical myths. However, doctors believe that asthma is an illness with both physical and emotional aspects. For example, asthma attacks can be triggered by emotional changes, such as laughing or crying, or by stress. While you may not be able to "think away" an asthma attack, keeping your mind at ease may prevent you from panicking at the onset of an asthma attack, which will make a bout with breathing trouble less scary. Develop an upbeat mind-set by committing yourself to feeling better. A positive attitude works wonders to enhance your other coping methods. In addition, be forthright about your asthma; others will respect your directness and, in most cases, try to make things easier for you.
Learn to relax. Since stress and emotional upsets can trigger or aggravate asthma attacks, it may be helpful to set aside time each day, preferably the same time, to practice some form of relaxation.
Home Remedy Treatments for Asthma
The most important battlefront in controlling your asthma is your own house. Given all the hours we spend at home, the continual exposure to asthma triggers will eventually lead to an attack. Here are some home remedies you can try to make your home as asthma-safe as possible:
Don't pet a pet. The best approach is to not have a pet that can trigger your asthma, such as a dog, cat, or bird. The problem is not the hair of the animal but the dander, which is the dead, dry skin that flakes off. The animal licks the skin, and the dander remains in its saliva. Dander is a powerful allergen, so close contact with the pet can leave you gasping.
Fortunately, taking a few common-sense measures may allow you to co-exist with a beloved animal companion. Do not allow your pet into the bedroom ever. If the animal is in the bedroom at any time during the day, the dander will remain for hours. Leave the pet home if you are going for a car ride that would necessitate very close contact with the animal. If you do have direct contact with your pet (or any animal, for that matter), wash your hands right away. If you simply cannot keep your hands off your pet, at least keep your face away; kiss the air, and your pet will still get the idea.
In addition, try bathing your dog or cat once every other week in warm water with no soap. Bathing the animal in this way significantly reduces the amount of allergen on your pet's fur.
Smite the mite. Dust mites, or rather the feces and dead bodies of these microscopic insects, are one of the most common allergic asthma triggers. They're everywhere in your home, although they love the bedroom most because they feed on the dead skin cells we constantly shed. Banishing dust mites from your home, or at least reducing their ranks, will help ease symptoms if you have allergic asthma triggered by these little critters. Here are some tips:
Enclose your mattress in an airtight cover, then cover it with a washable mattress pad.
Wash your sheets in hot water every week, and wash your mattress pads and synthetic blankets every two weeks.
Use polyester or dacron pillows, not those made of kapok or feathers, and enclose them in airtight dust covers.
Avoid carpeting, which is difficult to clean thoroughly; stick to bare floors with washable area rugs.
Choose washable curtains instead of draperies.
Avoid dust-catchers all over the house, especially in the bed; the less clutter the better. If possible, avoid storing out-of-season clothing or bedding in the bedroom; if you can't, enclose them in heavy plastic.
Try not to do heavy cleaning, but if you must, use only a vacuum cleaner and damp cloth to clean; dust mops and brooms stir up the dust.
Wear a mask over your mouth and nose while cleaning, and leave the room when you have finished.
Run an air conditioner or dehumidifier in warm weather, especially in spring and fall when mites multiply. Aim to keep the humidity level in your home under 40 percent but above 25 percent.
Consider using an air purifier in the bedroom to keep the room free from dust particles.
Minimize mold. No matter how vigilantly you clean, mold and other forms of fungi are probably lurking somewhere in your house. Fungus is a parasite that can grow on living and nonliving organic material in several forms, including mold, mildew, and dry rot. Fungi reproduce by producing spores. The spores are the real problem, as millions and millions of them float through the air to be inhaled in every breath, touching off an allergic reaction that can contribute to asthma. To stave off the spores, take the following steps:
Keep your windows closed, because the mold spores can come right in through the windows even if the windows have screens.
Stay out of attics, basements, and other dank, musty places.
Wear a face mask and give your bathroom a going-over for signs of mold. The most likely spots for mold growth: dark areas, such as the backs of cabinets and under the sink.
Examine all closets regularly to see that molds have not set up housekeeping in unused shoes and boots.
On a regular basis, have a family member or friend investigate the inner workings of air conditioners, humidifiers, and vaporizers in your home where molds like to grow.
Periodically check houseplants for mold growth. This will help keep your plants healthy, too.
Make peace with pollen. Pollen is released when plants are blooming: trees in the spring, grass in the late spring and early summer, ragweed from mid August until the first frost. Plants that are pollinated by the wind are much more of a problem for people with asthma than are those pollinated by insects. Since it's just about impossible to escape pollen, learn how to control your exposure to the powdery allergen, instead.
Avoid cutting grass or even being outside while grass is being mowed. Keep your windows closed as much as possible (pollen can get through screens, too) and use an air conditioner to cool your home in warm weather. Room air purifiers are also available that can purify recirculated air, removing particles of all sorts that are suspended in the air and further cleansing the air by passing it through a charcoal filter. After being outside in the midst of pollen, take off your clothes and wash them if possible or run a vacuum over those that can't be washed. Wash yourself, too, and don't forget your hair.
There are also changes you can make everyday in your lifestyle to avoid asthma attacks. Read on to find out more about these home remedies.
Don't pet a pet. The best approach is to not have a pet that can trigger your asthma, such as a dog, cat, or bird. The problem is not the hair of the animal but the dander, which is the dead, dry skin that flakes off. The animal licks the skin, and the dander remains in its saliva. Dander is a powerful allergen, so close contact with the pet can leave you gasping.
Fortunately, taking a few common-sense measures may allow you to co-exist with a beloved animal companion. Do not allow your pet into the bedroom ever. If the animal is in the bedroom at any time during the day, the dander will remain for hours. Leave the pet home if you are going for a car ride that would necessitate very close contact with the animal. If you do have direct contact with your pet (or any animal, for that matter), wash your hands right away. If you simply cannot keep your hands off your pet, at least keep your face away; kiss the air, and your pet will still get the idea.
In addition, try bathing your dog or cat once every other week in warm water with no soap. Bathing the animal in this way significantly reduces the amount of allergen on your pet's fur.
Smite the mite. Dust mites, or rather the feces and dead bodies of these microscopic insects, are one of the most common allergic asthma triggers. They're everywhere in your home, although they love the bedroom most because they feed on the dead skin cells we constantly shed. Banishing dust mites from your home, or at least reducing their ranks, will help ease symptoms if you have allergic asthma triggered by these little critters. Here are some tips:
Enclose your mattress in an airtight cover, then cover it with a washable mattress pad.
Wash your sheets in hot water every week, and wash your mattress pads and synthetic blankets every two weeks.
Use polyester or dacron pillows, not those made of kapok or feathers, and enclose them in airtight dust covers.
Avoid carpeting, which is difficult to clean thoroughly; stick to bare floors with washable area rugs.
Choose washable curtains instead of draperies.
Avoid dust-catchers all over the house, especially in the bed; the less clutter the better. If possible, avoid storing out-of-season clothing or bedding in the bedroom; if you can't, enclose them in heavy plastic.
Try not to do heavy cleaning, but if you must, use only a vacuum cleaner and damp cloth to clean; dust mops and brooms stir up the dust.
Wear a mask over your mouth and nose while cleaning, and leave the room when you have finished.
Run an air conditioner or dehumidifier in warm weather, especially in spring and fall when mites multiply. Aim to keep the humidity level in your home under 40 percent but above 25 percent.
Consider using an air purifier in the bedroom to keep the room free from dust particles.
Minimize mold. No matter how vigilantly you clean, mold and other forms of fungi are probably lurking somewhere in your house. Fungus is a parasite that can grow on living and nonliving organic material in several forms, including mold, mildew, and dry rot. Fungi reproduce by producing spores. The spores are the real problem, as millions and millions of them float through the air to be inhaled in every breath, touching off an allergic reaction that can contribute to asthma. To stave off the spores, take the following steps:
Keep your windows closed, because the mold spores can come right in through the windows even if the windows have screens.
Stay out of attics, basements, and other dank, musty places.
Wear a face mask and give your bathroom a going-over for signs of mold. The most likely spots for mold growth: dark areas, such as the backs of cabinets and under the sink.
Examine all closets regularly to see that molds have not set up housekeeping in unused shoes and boots.
On a regular basis, have a family member or friend investigate the inner workings of air conditioners, humidifiers, and vaporizers in your home where molds like to grow.
Periodically check houseplants for mold growth. This will help keep your plants healthy, too.
Make peace with pollen. Pollen is released when plants are blooming: trees in the spring, grass in the late spring and early summer, ragweed from mid August until the first frost. Plants that are pollinated by the wind are much more of a problem for people with asthma than are those pollinated by insects. Since it's just about impossible to escape pollen, learn how to control your exposure to the powdery allergen, instead.
Avoid cutting grass or even being outside while grass is being mowed. Keep your windows closed as much as possible (pollen can get through screens, too) and use an air conditioner to cool your home in warm weather. Room air purifiers are also available that can purify recirculated air, removing particles of all sorts that are suspended in the air and further cleansing the air by passing it through a charcoal filter. After being outside in the midst of pollen, take off your clothes and wash them if possible or run a vacuum over those that can't be washed. Wash yourself, too, and don't forget your hair.
There are also changes you can make everyday in your lifestyle to avoid asthma attacks. Read on to find out more about these home remedies.
Home Remedies for Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system which causes difficulty in the breathing. Asthma is associated with straining of the bronchi which produces episodes of whistles, lack of breath, and cough. These episodes are can come in different degrees and needs to be treated.
Home Remedies For Asthma
Home Remedies for Asthma with Lemon:
Lemon has a lot of vitamins therefore really good for health problems.
You can use lemon in cooking by slicing it or squeezing it or you can drink its juice.
Lemon is really tasty as an addition to salads or in tea. It can also be used in cosmetics and for aromatic use.
Squeeze 1 lemon, take the juice and add half amount of water. Mix together and drink a few sips several times a day.
Treat Asthma with cabbage:
Cabbage is a vegetable that has a lot of virtues. The cabbage can be used as a home remedy since it has many minerals and vitamins. The cabbage can be eaten fresh or cooked, in a salad or as a dish. Some people also drink the cabbage as a juice for its health benefits.
Take one cabbage, slice it and put it in a blender, add some water and blend until you get a cabbage juice. You can also add a sweetener so it will taste better. Drink the juice a few times a day.
Natural Treatments for Asthma with cranberries:
Cranberries are sour sweet fruit. It has many health benefits.
It can be eaten fresh or added in baking or salads, or also as a juice, added to alcohol, jam and more.
It's very good for inflammatory, heart disease and more, therefore a lot of home remedies can be made out of cranberries.
Fill up a pot with water, let the water boil and add some cranberries. Cook on a low heat until the cranberries are soft. When softened, take it off and drain the water. Mash the cranberries and eat 1 tablespoon a day.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system which causes difficulty in the breathing. Asthma is associated with straining of the bronchi which produces episodes of whistles, lack of breath, and cough. These episodes are can come in different degrees and needs to be treated.
Home Remedies For Asthma
Home Remedies for Asthma with Lemon:
Lemon has a lot of vitamins therefore really good for health problems.
You can use lemon in cooking by slicing it or squeezing it or you can drink its juice.
Lemon is really tasty as an addition to salads or in tea. It can also be used in cosmetics and for aromatic use.
Squeeze 1 lemon, take the juice and add half amount of water. Mix together and drink a few sips several times a day.
Treat Asthma with cabbage:
Cabbage is a vegetable that has a lot of virtues. The cabbage can be used as a home remedy since it has many minerals and vitamins. The cabbage can be eaten fresh or cooked, in a salad or as a dish. Some people also drink the cabbage as a juice for its health benefits.
Take one cabbage, slice it and put it in a blender, add some water and blend until you get a cabbage juice. You can also add a sweetener so it will taste better. Drink the juice a few times a day.
Natural Treatments for Asthma with cranberries:
Cranberries are sour sweet fruit. It has many health benefits.
It can be eaten fresh or added in baking or salads, or also as a juice, added to alcohol, jam and more.
It's very good for inflammatory, heart disease and more, therefore a lot of home remedies can be made out of cranberries.
Fill up a pot with water, let the water boil and add some cranberries. Cook on a low heat until the cranberries are soft. When softened, take it off and drain the water. Mash the cranberries and eat 1 tablespoon a day.
Natural Home Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning 'panting' or
'short-drawn breath'. It is an allergic condition resulting from the
reaction of the body to one or more allergens, and is the most
troublesome of respiratory diseases.
An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in
between which he may even be completely normal.
Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath,
Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing
m, and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular
contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs. The effect is
to blow the lungs up because the patient cannot drive the air
properly out of the lungs before he has to take another breath.
Most asthmatics have more difficulty at night or early morning.
Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an
allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and
other irritants. Allergies to dust are the must common. Foods
which generally cause allergic reactions are wheat, eggs, milk,
chocolates, beans, fish, and sea foods. The disease may also result
from psychological factors. According to some studies, about
twenty-five percent of young asthmatics have a deep-seated
emotional insecurity and an intense need for parental love and
protection. Heredity also plays an important role.
Modem medical system has not been able to find a cure for this
crippling disease. Drugs and vaccines have only limited value in
alleviating the symptoms. Most of these are habit forming and the
dose has to be increased from time to time to give the same
amount of relief. The frequent introduction of drugs in the
system, while giving only temporary relief, tends to make asthma
chronic and incurable. Allergy, which is the immediate cause of
asthma, itself is an indication of lowered resistance and internal
disharmony caused by faulty eating and bad habits. This is the
root cause and the real cure lies in a return to nature.
Asthma Treatment with
Aloe Vera
If you suffer from asthma,
boil some of the aloe Vera
leaves in a pan of water and
inhale the vapors. Put a
towel over the head and pan
to get the full effects of the
vapors.
Asthma Treatment with
Coltsfoot
Add 1 tablespoon each of
coltsfoot, mullein, thyme,
and lobelia to 2 cups of
water. Simmer at least half
hour, covered. Strain and
add 2 cups of honey. Take
by the tablespoon until relief
is obtained. Flavoring, such
as oil of peppermint, may be
added if desired.
Asthma Treatment with
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice is very good
for treating asthma attacks,
as it contains an ingredient
that dilates the bronchial
tubes. Cook and mash
cranberries. Place in a
tightly closed glass container
and refrigerate. When
needed during an attack,
add 3 teaspoons of the
mashed cranberries to a cup
of hot water. Sip while the
water is hot.
Asthma Treatment with
Honeysuckle Tea
Many people drink
honeysuckle tea to help with
chronic asthma.Put 1
tablespoon of the grated
root of honeysuckle in 1 cup
of water. Boil gently for 10
minutes. Strain and sweeten.
Drink daily.
Asthma Treatment with
Horseradish
Add several tablespoons of
freshly grated horseradish to
1 cup of milk. Simmer for 10
minutes and strain. Drink as
necessary to obtain relief.
Aids Breathing for Asthmatics at Bedtime
Take 1 tablespoon of sunflower or corn oil before retiring for the
night. Helps you to breathe easier during the night.
Asthma Treatment with Irish
Moss
Mix 1 tablespoon each of
boneset, Irish moss,
coltsfoot, mullein, thyme,
rosemary, valerian, and
lobelia. Add 1 teaspoon of
the herbal mixture to 1 cup
of boiling water. Cover and
steep for 15 minutes. Strain.
Peppermint or cherry oil may
be added for flavoring if
desired. Drink 4 cups daily to
obtain relief.
Asthma Treatment with
Mullein Root
Clean the root of mullein
very carefully. Add 1 cup of
the chopped root to 2 cups
of water. Bring to a boil and
simmer until the liquid is
reduced by half Strain well
and add 1 cup of honey. Give
2 tablespoons as needed.
This is also good to use
during colds, as it helps to
remove phlegm.
Asthma Treatment with
Honey:
Honey is one of the most
common home remedies for
asthma. It is said that if a jug
of honey is held under the
nose of ail asthma patient
and he inhales the air that
comes into contact with it,
he starts breathing easier
and deeper. The effect lasts
for an hour or so. One to
two teaspoon fills of honey
provide relief. Honey can
also be taken in a cup of milk
or water. Honey thins out
accumulated mucus and
helps its elimination from the
respiratory passages. It also
tones up the pulmonary
lining and thereby prevents
the production of mucus in
future Some authorities
recommend one-year old
honey for asthma and
respiratory diseases.
Special Asthma Treatment with Onions
Make fresh daily. Cut an onion into very thin slices and place in a
bowl. Cover the onion slices with honey and let sit overnight.
The next day; scrape the honey from the onion slices and take 1
teaspoon 3-4 times daily.
Asthma Treatment with Turmeric:
Turmeric is also regarded as an effective remedy for bronchial
asthma. The patient should be given a teaspoon of turmeric
powder with a glass of milk two or three times daily. It acts best
when taken on an empty stomach.
Asthma Treatment with Figs:
Among fruits, figs have, proved very valuable in asthma. They give
comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four
dry figs should he cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked
overnight They should be taken first thing in the morning, along
with the water in which they were soaked. This treatment may be
continued for about two months.
Asthma Treatment with Lemon:
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of
asthma. The juice of one lemon, dilated in a glass of water and
taken with meals, will bring good results.
Asthma Treatment with Ginger:
A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek
decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant m
cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by
mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water.
This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the
evening.
Asthma Treatment with Garlic:
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma. Ten garlic
cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the
early stages of asthma. This mixture should be taken once daily by
the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in
it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should
be taken in the morning and evening.
Asthma Treatment with Copper:
One of the preventive measures to stop attacks of asthma is to
drink water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel.
This water, with traces of copper in it, is believed to change one's
constitutional tendency to get respiratory problems.
Potato Treatment for Asthma
Boil several potatoes. Place in a basin and cover the head and
basin with a towel to get the most from the steam.
Other effective Remedies for Asthma
During the attack, mustard oil mixed with little camphor should be massaged over the back of the
chest. This will loosen up phelgm and ease breathing.
The patient should also inhale steam from the boiling water mixed with caraway seeds. It will dilate
the bronchial passage.
The patient should also follow the other laws of Nature. Air, sun and water are great healing agents.
Regular fasting once a week, an occasional enema, breathing exercises, fresh air, dry climate, light
exercises and correct posture go a long way in treating the disease.
Asthmatics should always eat less than their capacity. They should eat slowly, chewing their food
properly. They should drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day, but should avoid taking water or any
liquid with meals. Spices, chillies and pickles, too much tea and coffee should also be avoided.
'short-drawn breath'. It is an allergic condition resulting from the
reaction of the body to one or more allergens, and is the most
troublesome of respiratory diseases.
An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in
between which he may even be completely normal.
Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath,
Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing
m, and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular
contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs. The effect is
to blow the lungs up because the patient cannot drive the air
properly out of the lungs before he has to take another breath.
Most asthmatics have more difficulty at night or early morning.
Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an
allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and
other irritants. Allergies to dust are the must common. Foods
which generally cause allergic reactions are wheat, eggs, milk,
chocolates, beans, fish, and sea foods. The disease may also result
from psychological factors. According to some studies, about
twenty-five percent of young asthmatics have a deep-seated
emotional insecurity and an intense need for parental love and
protection. Heredity also plays an important role.
Modem medical system has not been able to find a cure for this
crippling disease. Drugs and vaccines have only limited value in
alleviating the symptoms. Most of these are habit forming and the
dose has to be increased from time to time to give the same
amount of relief. The frequent introduction of drugs in the
system, while giving only temporary relief, tends to make asthma
chronic and incurable. Allergy, which is the immediate cause of
asthma, itself is an indication of lowered resistance and internal
disharmony caused by faulty eating and bad habits. This is the
root cause and the real cure lies in a return to nature.
Asthma Treatment with
Aloe Vera
If you suffer from asthma,
boil some of the aloe Vera
leaves in a pan of water and
inhale the vapors. Put a
towel over the head and pan
to get the full effects of the
vapors.
Asthma Treatment with
Coltsfoot
Add 1 tablespoon each of
coltsfoot, mullein, thyme,
and lobelia to 2 cups of
water. Simmer at least half
hour, covered. Strain and
add 2 cups of honey. Take
by the tablespoon until relief
is obtained. Flavoring, such
as oil of peppermint, may be
added if desired.
Asthma Treatment with
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice is very good
for treating asthma attacks,
as it contains an ingredient
that dilates the bronchial
tubes. Cook and mash
cranberries. Place in a
tightly closed glass container
and refrigerate. When
needed during an attack,
add 3 teaspoons of the
mashed cranberries to a cup
of hot water. Sip while the
water is hot.
Asthma Treatment with
Honeysuckle Tea
Many people drink
honeysuckle tea to help with
chronic asthma.Put 1
tablespoon of the grated
root of honeysuckle in 1 cup
of water. Boil gently for 10
minutes. Strain and sweeten.
Drink daily.
Asthma Treatment with
Horseradish
Add several tablespoons of
freshly grated horseradish to
1 cup of milk. Simmer for 10
minutes and strain. Drink as
necessary to obtain relief.
Aids Breathing for Asthmatics at Bedtime
Take 1 tablespoon of sunflower or corn oil before retiring for the
night. Helps you to breathe easier during the night.
Asthma Treatment with Irish
Moss
Mix 1 tablespoon each of
boneset, Irish moss,
coltsfoot, mullein, thyme,
rosemary, valerian, and
lobelia. Add 1 teaspoon of
the herbal mixture to 1 cup
of boiling water. Cover and
steep for 15 minutes. Strain.
Peppermint or cherry oil may
be added for flavoring if
desired. Drink 4 cups daily to
obtain relief.
Asthma Treatment with
Mullein Root
Clean the root of mullein
very carefully. Add 1 cup of
the chopped root to 2 cups
of water. Bring to a boil and
simmer until the liquid is
reduced by half Strain well
and add 1 cup of honey. Give
2 tablespoons as needed.
This is also good to use
during colds, as it helps to
remove phlegm.
Asthma Treatment with
Honey:
Honey is one of the most
common home remedies for
asthma. It is said that if a jug
of honey is held under the
nose of ail asthma patient
and he inhales the air that
comes into contact with it,
he starts breathing easier
and deeper. The effect lasts
for an hour or so. One to
two teaspoon fills of honey
provide relief. Honey can
also be taken in a cup of milk
or water. Honey thins out
accumulated mucus and
helps its elimination from the
respiratory passages. It also
tones up the pulmonary
lining and thereby prevents
the production of mucus in
future Some authorities
recommend one-year old
honey for asthma and
respiratory diseases.
Special Asthma Treatment with Onions
Make fresh daily. Cut an onion into very thin slices and place in a
bowl. Cover the onion slices with honey and let sit overnight.
The next day; scrape the honey from the onion slices and take 1
teaspoon 3-4 times daily.
Asthma Treatment with Turmeric:
Turmeric is also regarded as an effective remedy for bronchial
asthma. The patient should be given a teaspoon of turmeric
powder with a glass of milk two or three times daily. It acts best
when taken on an empty stomach.
Asthma Treatment with Figs:
Among fruits, figs have, proved very valuable in asthma. They give
comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four
dry figs should he cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked
overnight They should be taken first thing in the morning, along
with the water in which they were soaked. This treatment may be
continued for about two months.
Asthma Treatment with Lemon:
Lemon is another fruit found beneficial in the treatment of
asthma. The juice of one lemon, dilated in a glass of water and
taken with meals, will bring good results.
Asthma Treatment with Ginger:
A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek
decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant m
cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by
mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water.
This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the
evening.
Asthma Treatment with Garlic:
Garlic is another effective home remedy for asthma. Ten garlic
cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the
early stages of asthma. This mixture should be taken once daily by
the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in
it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should
be taken in the morning and evening.
Asthma Treatment with Copper:
One of the preventive measures to stop attacks of asthma is to
drink water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel.
This water, with traces of copper in it, is believed to change one's
constitutional tendency to get respiratory problems.
Potato Treatment for Asthma
Boil several potatoes. Place in a basin and cover the head and
basin with a towel to get the most from the steam.
Other effective Remedies for Asthma
During the attack, mustard oil mixed with little camphor should be massaged over the back of the
chest. This will loosen up phelgm and ease breathing.
The patient should also inhale steam from the boiling water mixed with caraway seeds. It will dilate
the bronchial passage.
The patient should also follow the other laws of Nature. Air, sun and water are great healing agents.
Regular fasting once a week, an occasional enema, breathing exercises, fresh air, dry climate, light
exercises and correct posture go a long way in treating the disease.
Asthmatics should always eat less than their capacity. They should eat slowly, chewing their food
properly. They should drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day, but should avoid taking water or any
liquid with meals. Spices, chillies and pickles, too much tea and coffee should also be avoided.
Home Remedies For Asthma
How to Cure Asthma with Natural Treatments
Asthma treatment: put half a teaspoon of licorice root tea in a cup of hot water, wait 10 minutes, strain and drink.
Blend radish, honey and lemon juice in a blender. Mix for 20 minutes and cook in pan on low heat. Take one teaspoon in the morning everyday.
Yemeni med: Put one teaspoon of grind fenugreek seeds (Hilba) in a glass of boiling water, add sugar or honey and drink 3 times daily.
Go somewhere where the air is cold and just sit, relax and take deep breaths.
Drink fresh cabbage juice everyday.
Drink one glass of milk to help with the asthma.
Take 2 tablespoonful of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoonful of water. Repeat day and night.
Drink a cup of hot dark tea to relief the asthma (Lipton Tea Bag).
Natural treatment for asthma: Cook fresh cranberries in water then mash. Take 2-3 teaspoons a day.
Turn the hot water on in the shower; wait until the bathroom is filled with steam. Then hold your head next to the shower curtain or door and breath the steam.
Put fennel oil in a burner and breathe the fumes.
Boil one teaspoon of pure honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, half a cup of milk, and some garlic. Drink everyday.
Drink strong hot coffee (as hot as you can take it) with no milk (milk will cause phlegm).
blanch and drink wild cherry tree bark.
Asthma home remedy: drink a Cup of Hot Water (as hot as one can take).
Boil water in a pot. Cool, Lean towards the pot with a big towel over your head and inhale the steam for 20 minutes.
Asthma treatment: put half a teaspoon of licorice root tea in a cup of hot water, wait 10 minutes, strain and drink.
Blend radish, honey and lemon juice in a blender. Mix for 20 minutes and cook in pan on low heat. Take one teaspoon in the morning everyday.
Yemeni med: Put one teaspoon of grind fenugreek seeds (Hilba) in a glass of boiling water, add sugar or honey and drink 3 times daily.
Go somewhere where the air is cold and just sit, relax and take deep breaths.
Drink fresh cabbage juice everyday.
Drink one glass of milk to help with the asthma.
Take 2 tablespoonful of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoonful of water. Repeat day and night.
Drink a cup of hot dark tea to relief the asthma (Lipton Tea Bag).
Natural treatment for asthma: Cook fresh cranberries in water then mash. Take 2-3 teaspoons a day.
Turn the hot water on in the shower; wait until the bathroom is filled with steam. Then hold your head next to the shower curtain or door and breath the steam.
Put fennel oil in a burner and breathe the fumes.
Boil one teaspoon of pure honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, half a cup of milk, and some garlic. Drink everyday.
Drink strong hot coffee (as hot as you can take it) with no milk (milk will cause phlegm).
blanch and drink wild cherry tree bark.
Asthma home remedy: drink a Cup of Hot Water (as hot as one can take).
Boil water in a pot. Cool, Lean towards the pot with a big towel over your head and inhale the steam for 20 minutes.
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