Guest guest Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. Im trying to get away from the conventional medicine as I dont always agree with them and have taken up with naturopaths versus conventinal doctors as Ive lost faith in them. Any advice? Donna ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Maybe there are several different causes for asthma, and different remedies for different people, but the only thing besides Albuterol I found to help me when I couldn't breathe was magnesium. Plain ol' magnesium pills from Walmart, even, and a whole bunch of them -- eight at a time had me hyperventilating less than an hour later, it was so easy to breathe. Like a miracle. Just about everybody's deficient in magnesium, anyway. Joy , " solema97 " <solema97 wrote: > > Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with > asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. Im > trying to get away from the conventional medicine as I dont always > agree with them and have taken up with naturopaths versus conventinal > doctors as Ive lost faith in them. > > Any advice? > > Donna ~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 If you don't have an allergy to particular flowers or the like, I'd suggest trying a lavender steam. Pour very hot water into a glass or ceramic bowl, and add up to 15 drops of lavender essential oil. Cover your head with a towel, and breathe in slowly and deeply for up to three minutes at a time. Just make sure that you don't burn yourself. The moist heat usually is great for loosening up chest congestion, and any muscle tension which might be accompanying it. Lavender is one of those miracle plants/oils. It can be used for any number of ailments, and is very deserving of its reputation for reducing inflammation of many differing kinds -- be it bug bites, or what have you...this " what have you " also includes asthma and chest colds and such. It is gentle and effective enough of an oil that I have no hesitation in using it on my children. Make sure, however, that if you go out to buy this oil, that you purchase therapeutic grade and not perfume grade oil. There is a difference. Also ensure to purchase " Lavender (Lavendula Angustifolia) " oil instead of " Lavendin or Lavenden " oils. They are two entirely different oils with two different sets of properties, coming from two different plants. I would also suggest perhaps using eucalyptus oil in a much smaller amount, but please be careful. It may be more of an irritant to your system than a healer in this format. Hope this helps. Dawn , " solema97 " <solema97 wrote: > > Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with > asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. Im > trying to get away from the conventional medicine as I dont always > agree with them and have taken up with naturopaths versus conventinal > doctors as Ive lost faith in them. > > Any advice? > > Donna ~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. Im trying to get away from the conventional medicine as I dont always agree with them and have taken up with naturopaths versus conventinal doctors as Ive lost faith in them. Any advice? Donna ~ Donna, I don't know what the legal situation is with Ephedra these days (Ma Huang) but it has a thousands-years long tradition of safe use as a broncho-dilator. Lobelia is a great anti-spasmodic but should be used in consultation with a professional herbalist. Dr Ian Shillington promotes a formula that he calls " Huff and Puff " that is half Lobelia and half Mullein. (I tried growing Lobelia but the deer ate it) I have an astmatic friend who tells me she benefits greatly from a tea made with plantain, the most common weed. Learn to TAP! I taught Emotional Freedom Technique very casually to the mother of a 16 year old girl whose asthma is playing up in the spring. It really helps her to calm down and breathe easier. You can find the ebook right here, and there is a PowerPoint presentation in the files with easier to follow how-to instructions. http://www.emofree.com/a/?875/1 Enzymes, enzymes, enzymes. Read more about enzymes for all sorts of health conditions at this website: http://enzymestuff.com KavaKava, especially in a formula that uses only the side roots so it doesn't make you drowsy, combined with calming herbs, has also been used successfully by some people. (it's called kavazon, website below) Many people who do a whole health program find their asthma improved along with other miseries. The body is full of unexpected connections, like the one between the lungs and large intestine. When you treat the whole, the parts often look after themselves! A whole health program would be one that offers products for *cleansing, toning and repairing the colon. " leaky gut " is at the heart of many health conditions. No matter what problem you have, a healthy intestinal tract is vital to wellness. *improving digestion with digestive enzymes, herbs, or a combination of both. *cleansing and activating the liver, through herbs that encourage the release of bile and the dissolving of stones *nourishing the whole body with concentrated food that fills in the gaps in even a good diet. *nourishing and balancing the glandular system There are many excellent health programs on the market that offer this. Yes, I do sell one.. And I am tired of seeing the " my stuff is the only good stuff " mentality. The truth is that different products vibrate just right for diffeent people. Please do some due diligence and shop around. You'll find lots of excellent products and some of them are bound to be just right for you. My whole health program lives here: http://wildhealing.net Look for the " total health pak " . Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 > Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with > asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. We have used Lobelia (in an alchohol base) with my now three year old daughter for over a year now. At first we had to use it all the time and now we hardly ever have to use it. I would suggest finding a professional who knows how to use it. It kind of bothered me when I was told it could be poisonous from my pediatrician- but used the right way it is amazing. -Whitney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 you can have a massage therapist work on your serratus posterior inferior muscless menina_mama <queen_whitney Friday, April 20, 2007 5:07:48 PM Re: Alternatives to Albuterol Inhaler > Is there anything along the herbal remedies that would help with > asthmas that might be better than taking puffs on an inhaler. We have used Lobelia (in an alchohol base) with my now three year old daughter for over a year now. At first we had to use it all the time and now we hardly ever have to use it. I would suggest finding a professional who knows how to use it. It kind of bothered me when I was told it could be poisonous from my pediatrician- but used the right way it is amazing. -Whitney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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