Natural Therapies To Manage Asthma

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NATURAL THERAPIES TO MANAGE ASTHMA
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What Triggers Asthma ?

• Allergies - If you inhale something you are
  allergic to, it can trigger asthma.
• Irritants in the Air - Smoke from cigarettes,
  smog, wood fires etc can also trigger asthma.
• Respiratory Illness - Respiratory infections like
  colds, sore throats can also trigger asthma.
• Exercise - Exercises that make you breathe harder
  can trigger asthma especially in cold weather.

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Medications for Asthma

• Asthma medication comes in various forms,
  including tablets, liquids, injections, and
  inhalers.
• Many people prefer to try natural therapies to
  avoid the side effects of medicines.
• Foods, drinks, and natural supplements that
  contain, magnesium, vitamin C, D, A, E, omega
  three fatty acids, antioxidants, caffeine, and
  probiotics can improve asthma.
• Improving your diet can help to control symptoms
  of Asthma

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Natural Therapies

• Mustard Oil - A combination of mustard oil and
  camphor is considered an effective treatment for
  asthma. Massage the mixture well over your chest,
  and you will get relief from the asthma symptoms.
  Make sure you warm the oil before proceeding to
  massage, this makes you feel the warmth which
  provides you quick relief.
• Figs - Figs can be an effective home remedy for
  asthma management. What you all need to do is
  soak dried figs overnight in water and eat them
  in your breakfast. Also, drink the residual water

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• Coffee- A moderate intake of coffee can help in
  asthma treatment. Drinking three cups coffee a
  day can clear up the nasal passage which allows
  you to breathe easily.
• Eucalyptus oil- With Eucalyptus oil, you can keep
  asthma at bay. Take a bowl of boiling water and
  add a few drops of eucalyptus oil into it and
  take its steam. This is extremely beneficial for
  opening up nasal blockage to make breathing
  easier.
• Primrose oil- The oil contains GLA, a fatty acid
  that has anti-inflammatory properties. In some
  culture s, it is considered as a traditional
  treatment for asthma.

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• Omega 3 fatty acids- Omega 3 fatty acids are
  useful in reducing inflammation in the airways.
  It not only helps to keep asthma symptoms at bay
  but also considered beneficial for treating heart
  disease, depression, and seasonal allergies.
• Honey for asthma- Honey is an effective remedy
  for asthma, it is free from any side effect. The
  natural ingredient contains a wide array of amino
  acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can
  help to keep asthma symptoms at bay.
• Breathing exercises- Breathing exercises in yoga
  have been found to help some asthmatics control
  breathing. Such exercise relieves asthma symptoms
  by relieving stress, which is considered as a
  common trigger of asthma.

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• Acupuncture- Another natural therapy for the
  treatment of asthma. Research reports revealed
  the effects of acupuncture on asthmatics.
  However, the effects have not been proven but,
  many believe that acupuncture can help in asthma
  management.
• Herbal supplements and vitamins- It is believed
  that herbal supplements and vitamins can decrease
  inflammation and relieve bronchospasm. Dietary
  supplements have been used as a bronchodilator.
  Some studies show that Vitamin C improves the
  condition of asthma patients by decreasing the
  symptoms
• With Proper Medications and following some
  Natural Therapies it is possible to control
  Asthma.