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Asthma
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The Allergy and Asthma Cure |
The Allergy and Asthma Cure |
Buteyko Breathing Technique
The Buteyko Breathing Technique, used by asthmatics, was invented by researcher Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko. It is a system of shallow-breathing exercises that help people with asthma reduce or stop inhalers yet breathe easier.
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Buteyko breathing for asthma. |
The Breathology Programme Incorporating Buteyko Technique |
The Buteyko Breathing Technique works by raising blood levels of carbon dioxide with shallow breathing to treat asthma. Carbon dioxide dilates the smooth muscles of the airways thus relieving asthma and other breathing conditions.
Buteyko Breathing for Asthma UK
Buteyko Breathing Worldwide for Asthma
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Bromelain is extracted from pineapples and thought to be a natural anti-inflammatory. The University of Connecticut found that bromelain reduced airway inflammation in animals although side effects may include allergic reactions. Still holds promise as a natural remedy for asthma. All asthmatics should watch for ongoing research. |
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Advice from Lou, GB: All asthmatics should avoid anything with liquorice. |
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Butterbur grows in Europe, Asia and North America. The active constituents are petasin and isopetasin, believed to reduce smooth muscle spasm and thought to be anti-inflammatory and thus helpful in asthma. The University of Dundee evaluated the effects of the herb butterbur in people with asthma. and found that butterbur increased the anti-inflammatory effect of the inhalers. |
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Many asthma sufferers find excellent relief from Chinese Medicine, acupuncture or frequently acupressure for those asthmatics too timid to think of needles. |
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Yoga Beats Asthma |
Yoga Beats Asthma |
Asthma
What is asthma?
Asthma is an ailment that affects the airways – specifically the small tubes carrying air through the lungs.
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Asthma for Dummies |
Asthma for Dummies |
When some-one with asthma inhales something that irritates their airways - called an an asthma trigger - the muscles supporting the walls of the airways tighten, the airways restrict and the linings becomes inflamed begin swelling. Sticky mucus (catarrh or phlegm) builds up which can narrow the airways even more.
These asthmatic reactions cause the airways to become narrow and increasingly irritated eventually making it difficult for the asthmatic to breath and lead to the more obvious outward signs of asthma.
See more on asthma from the Journal of Chinese Medicine
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Asthma