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Naturopathic Asthma Remedies

Asthma typically strikes young children, but adults have been increasingly developing the condition later in life. Various theories, ranging from decreasing air quality to food additives, offer explanations for the upsurge in asthma attacks. Asthma is treatable via conventional medicines, but these offer only temporary relief from the symptoms. Natural remedies can help ease the symptoms of an asthma attack without side effects.

  1. Vitamins

    • Certain vitamins can diminish the effects of an asthma attack. Vitamins can also reduce the frequency of attacks. Vitamins B6 and B12 work to keep the lungs clear. They both help reduce inflammation in the lungs to keep you breathing easily. Vitamin C is also helpful for asthma. It helps fight off infection, making the body more resistant to colds and congestion. Vitamin C also increases the amount of oxygen to the lungs, which is essential in fighting off an attack. Finally vitamin C has anti-inflammatory properties to aid breathing and ease the stress on the lungs.

    Exercise

    • Although any exercise regime should be approved by your doctor, exercise can help reduce the frequency of asthma attacks. Exercise helps blood flow and increases circulation. This keeps a healthy supply of oxygen flowing to all organs, including the lungs. Exercise can trigger asthma attacks, especially if the patient pushes too hard. To prevent this from happening, try cutting back on the amount of salt in your diet. Salt forces the body to retain fluids, which can aggravate an attack. Taking 2000 mg of vitamin C an hour before your workout can also help, due to its ability to increase the amount of oxygen in the body.

    Caffeine

    • Drinking caffeine-containing drinks like coffee and tea can help you regain control of your breathing during an asthma attack. Caffeine constricts the bronchial airways and makes breathing easier. Hot drinks also help to break up congestion that has built up in the chest. The caffeine in cold drinks is sufficient to constrict the bronchial airways.

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