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Asthma is a disorder of the respiratory system in which the passages that allows air to pass into and out of the lungs periodically narrow, causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. This narrowing is typically temporary and reversible, but in severe attacks, asthma may result in death. Below is the list of various asthmas treatments that can save your life.

Exercise for Asthma
Though physical activity such as regular exercise can trigger asthma to some people, even vigorous exercise can be a great help to minimize asthma attacks, by doing the right asthma monitoring and treatment. Regular exercise strengthens the lungs and prevents asthma symptoms. Remember to always consult your doctor before you do any exercise program, and always have you asthma inhaler with you at all times.

Yoga Asthma
Yoga requires rhythmic breathing and the union of the mind and body; it involves gentle twisting and flexing your body. It relaxes the mind and can help you get away with stress and anxiety. Studies show that asthmatic people with regular yoga sessions have decreased the possibility of having asthma attacks, and doctors have reduced their medications.

Herbal medicine for asthma
Even natural herbs may cause side effects to some people. Thus, herbal medications should be done under the guidance of professional herbalist.

Flaxseed
Research shows that flaxseed contains Omega-3 fatty acids. This reduces asthma symptoms like inflammation and improves lung function.

Other herbal medicines that are used to treat asthma are:

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Red Clover (Trifolium pretense)
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)
The herb aloe (Aloe vera) is under examination for its possible use to treat asthma.

The 1997 Consensus Statement by National Institutes of Health said that acupuncture is a potential effective treatment for asthma. However, they N.I.H. also stressed that acupuncture should be used as an addition treatment, not as a replacement for scientific medicine. Another study also shows that acupuncture improves the immune response of asthma patient that takes anti-asthma medications over those patients who did not receive acupuncture. Remember to always consult your professional local acupuncturist about your asthma.

Though only few studies have examined the effectiveness of a specific homeopathic therapy, homeopaths consider the following remedies for the treatment of asthma based on their knowledge and experience. A constitutional type is defined as a person’s physical, emotional, and psychological makeup, homeopaths takes this factor into account before prescribing any particular homeopathic therapy.

A well experienced homeopath considers all of these factors to determine the appropriate treatment for each asthma patient.

By: Robert A Hull

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