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Asthma
AsthmaPeople with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs. When exposed to certain 'triggers' their airways narrow, making it hard for them to breathe. The causes of asthma are not fully understood, but there is often a family history of asthma, eczema or hayfever. There is also evidence that exposure to certain things, for example cigarette smoke during pregnancy and early childhood, increases the risk of developing asthma. Asthma is more prevalent in developed countries. Asthma can occur for the first time at any age and can change over time.
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What can trigger Asthma?
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Colds and flu
Cigarette smoke
Exposure to cigarette smoke (passive smoking)
Exercise
Inhaled allergens (eg pollens, moulds, animal dander and dust mites)
Environmental factors (eg dust, pollution, woodsmoke, bush fires)
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Changes in temperature and weather
Certain medications (eg aspirin)
Chemicals and strong smells (eg perfumes, cleaners)
Emotional factors (eg laughter, stress)
Some foods and food preservatives (uncommon)
Some flavourings and colourings (uncommon)
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What Can I Do About Asthma?
Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Most people with asthma can carry out their daily activities without asthma symptoms. Good asthma management allows you to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.
Asthma and food
Asthma is a condition that involves inflammation and increased mucous secretions in the lungs. There are foods in the diet that may impact on this by further compounding this inflammatory and mucous forming effect. These foods include Wheat, Dairy and Animal meats. Not only are they inflammatory and mucous forming, wheat and diary are often implicated in allergy responses in the body. People are not necessarily 'allergic' to these foods, they are often intolerant, and therefore these foods have a negative impact on the bodies homeostasis. There is often a marked improvement in asthma sufferers when wheat and dairy foods are reduced or eliminated from the diet.
To be most effective, nutritional supplements work better in combination. It may be more beneficial to take a variety of Herbs or Nutrients for more rapid and complete healing...
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The following Combinations are those recommended for the treatment of asthma.
Supplements:
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Vitamins :-
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A, B3, B6, C, E, Pantothenic Acid
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Minerals :-
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Manganese, Potassium, Calcium
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Amino Acids :-
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L-phenlalanine, L-tyrosine
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Food Supplements :-
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Rutin + Bioflavonoids, Co-enzyme Q10, Omega 3, Cod Liver Oil
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Herbs :-
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Evening Primrose Oil (GLA), Garlic, Fenugreek, Marshmallow, Horseradish, Golden Seal
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Caution: Always seek professional help for any serious disease. The products listed may be helpful in addition to Medical Treatment, however they are not intended to replace it. When in doubt seek Medical Advice.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus may assist in the relief of bloating, constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping and irregular stools. It may improve allergies and atopic dermatitis. It may also be beneficial when you've taken antibiotics. As a bonus Lactobacillus acidophilus may help support your Urinary system.
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