Asthma is a chronic breathing problem from severe inflammation of the bronchioles—tubes in the lungs that deliver oxygen to the bloodstream and return, carbon dioxide from it—as a result of allergic reaction. The allergic causes of asthma are similar to those for eczema and hayfever. Asthma that starts in childhood often clears spontaneously during adolescence but adult asthma is usually long- lasting. There is no known cure while the allergy lasts, but a number of natural therapies have a good record of alleviating symptoms and helping promote recovery.

CAUTION Severe asthmatic attacks are potentially life-threatening, and immediate medical help must be sought, especially if the person affected starts to develop blue lips and a cold and clammy skin.

Aathma and Yoga Heal

Improving posture can help asthma by helping the chest expand fully. Helpful postures include the Fish, the Shoulder Stand, the pelvic tilt , and the Cobra.

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Aathma Herbal medicine

Ephedra, ginseng, euphorbia, chamomile, elecampane, and thyme are said to ease breathing. Mullein, marshmallow, butterbur, slippery elm, and passionflower can soothe and help clear the mucus membranes. Take any of these herbs as either tinctures or teas 3-4 times a day, as needed. For teas, always use the dried herb (leaf, flower, or root), not the fresh plant

Aathma Nutritional and dietary therapy

For prevention, identify food allergens by keeping a daily diary of exactly what you eat, and when, and follow your findings with an exclusion diet (see right). Eating a healthy diet and avoiding known allergens, such as dairy products, food additives, and colorings is a priority. For treatment during an attack, try raw juice diets, such as carrot, celery, spinach, and grapefruit, or radish, lemon, garlic, cornfrey, horseradish, carrot, and beet. Cider vinegar with honey in a glass of warm water, three times a day, can also help. Supplementing with propolis (bee pollen), omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFA), cold-pressed olive oil, vitamins A (or beta carotene), C, E, and B-complex, and minerals magnesium, calcium, selenium, and manganese is also recommended.

Aathma Naturopathy

The main aim of the naturopathic approach is to identify the cause(s) of the allergic reaction, support the immune system in dealing with them, and remove them from the sufferer. The dust of the house mite is suspected of being the most common allergen, but identifying other allergens is difficult. Possible food allergens can be identified by an exclusion diet but environmental allergens are harder to isolate. There are several forms of allergy test available but none; as yet, is considered reliable.

Regular use of ionizers and humidifiers can help with breathing affected by air conditions. Alternating hot and cold foot baths, dry skin-brushing, and mustard compresses and hot mud packs on the chest are also said to be beneficial.

Aathma Aromatherapy

The essential oils of bergamot, camphor, eucalyptus, lavender, hyssop, and marjoram are recommended for an asthmatic attack. Mix two drops of each oil into a carrier oil and massage gently over the back and chest. To help mucus drain, lie with the head slightly lower than the lungs. An alternative combination is eucalyptus, juniper, wintergreen, peppermint, ad rosemary. For asthma brought ,a by stress, lavender or frankincense are said to be calming.

Aathma Relaxation and flower remedies

Stress and anxiety are important features in asthma. Visualization, meditation, and biofeedback can be effective in preventing and managing attacks. Bach Rescue Remedy can help at the start of an attack.

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