Guest guest Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I have found that large doses of vitamin E with large doses of vitamin C and making sure that all of the daily essential nutrients are taken in by supplimentation usually resolves it. F. http://www.doctoryourself.com/asthma.html Asthma Some illnesses are perceived as much harder to treat than they really are. Asthma is a good example. Six Ways to Avoid an Asthma Attack: 1) Low Vitamin C causes asthma. High doses of vitamin C relieves asthma. " Decreased preference for foods containing vitamin C and decreased concentrations of vitamin C in blood plasma are also associated with asthma. " Hatch, G.E. (1995) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 61:625S-30S. Robert Cathcart, M.D., recommends a daily vitamin C dosage of between 15,000 to 50,000 milligrams (mg), divided into eight doses. I have seen this work again and again. Cathcart, R. F. (1981) Vitamin C, titrating to bowel tolerance, anascorbemia, and acute induced scurvy. Medical Hypotheses. 7:1359-1376. http://www.doctoryourself.com/titration.html He writes: " Asthma is most often relieved by bowel tolerance doses of ascorbate. A child regularly having asthmatic attacks following exercise is usually relieved of these attacks by large doses of ascorbate. So far all of my patients having asthmatic attacks associated with the onset of viral diseases have been ameliorated by this treatment. " When consumed in regular, frequent, near-saturation-doses, vitamin C is a powerful antihistamine. http://doctoryourself.com/allergies.html See also: Stone, I. (1972) The Healing Factor. New York: Grosset and Dunlap. 2) Smoking around asthmatics is assault, and smoking around children is child abuse. Smoking, or simply breathing second-hand tobacco smoke, destroys vitamin C. Do not allow asthmatics near smokers. This goes double for children. It will not surprise anyone to learn that many scientific studies confirm the link between exposure to tobacco smoke and increased incidence of asthma. 3) Stress reduction greatly helps asthmatics. The following studies report reduced airway resistance and decreased severity of symptoms in persons with bronchial asthma: Honsberger, R. W., and Wilson, A. F. (1973) The effect of Transcendental Meditation upon bronchial asthma. Clinical Research 21: 278 (Abstract). Honsberger, R. W., and Wilson, A. F. (1973) Transcendental Meditation in treating asthma. Respiratory Therapy: The Journal of Inhalation Technology 3: 79-80. Wilson, A. F.; Honsberger, R. W.; Chiu, J. T.; and Novey, H. S. (1975) Transcendental Meditation and asthma. Respiration 32: 74-80. These papers report profound improvement and decreasing need for anti-asthmatic drugs: Graf, D., and Pfisterer, G. (1978) Der Nutzen der Technik der Transzendentalen Meditation für die ärztliche Praxis. Erfahrungsheilkunde 9: 594-596. Kirtane, L. (1980) Transcendental Meditation: A multipurpose tool in clinical practice. General medical practice, Poona, Maharashtra, India. Browne, G. E.; Fougere, D.; Roxburgh, A.; Bird, J.; and Lovell-Smith, H. D. (1983) Improved mental and physical health and decreased use of prescribed and non-prescribed drugs through the Transcendental Meditation program. Age of Enlightenment Medical Council, Christchurch, New Zealand; Heylen Research Centre, Auckland, New Zealand; and Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, New Zealand. 4) Keep your back in line. For you, this may mean regular visits to a good chiropractor. For me, it means yoga stretches, exercise, and using a “Ma Roller” every day. How-to's at http://www.doctoryourself.com/backache.html 5) Avoid dairy products and meat. Eat a lot of fresh, raw foods such as vegetable salads and fresh fruit. This is a tried and true naturopathic protocol. 6) Look into homeopathic remedies for asthma. I’d start with aconitum napthallus (“aconite”), a microdilution of the monkshood herb. It is good first aid for an asthma attack. Taking lots of vitamin C will negate your need for even this natural remedy, however. Copyright 2001 and prior years by Andrew Saul, Number 8 Van Buren Street, Holley, New York 14470 USA Telephone (585) 638-5357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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