Asthma is one of the largest causes of illness in Australia and affects both children and adults. There is no medical cure for asthma – if the disease does not resolve itself then medications need to be taken to control the symptoms. So what if there was a solution that could help your own body to rid itself of asthma?
Naturopaths have helped lots of patients to manage their asthma symptoms and reduce the need for steroids and other medications, or even to stop them all together. There are lots of foods, herbs and nutrients that can help to reduce use of puffers and improve quality of life for patients with asthma.
When you see a naturopath they will prescribe you herbal medicines and nutritional supplements to help negate the allergic reaction which causes the airways to narrow. They will also help to improve the health of lungs so that you can breathe easier.
Asthma occurs due to an over reaction by the immune system, usually triggered by something, most commonly being a cold, exercise, change in temperature or weather conditions or dust. These factors lead to inflammation in the airways which causes a narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing and wheezing. Asthma can debilitating for some with the difficulty breathing leading to shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.