Natural Therapies To Manage Asthma

1. NATURAL THERAPIES TO MANAGE ASTHMA

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.