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Essay / Asthma - 2406
Asthma is a very common disease. For example, a negative response to emotional stress can cause an asthma attack (Mark 1007). Have you actually seen someone have an asthma attack? It's the scariest thing because there's nothing you can do about it. They say there is no cure for asthma and also claim there are natural therapies that can help manage asthma symptoms. Weather your asthma is completely manageable and only appears every once in a while, or if you only have to deal with it daily, either way, you've probably taken your fair share of prescription medications. These medications, however, are not only expensive, but they sometimes come with their own problems, which only add to those you already experience with your condition. If you suffer from asthma, you should consider a natural asthma remedy instead of going the traditional medical route. The most obvious symptom of asthma is wheezing that comes from the lungs, but some people do not experience this symptom and the only way they realize they have asthma is to get tested. to the doctor. Some natural relaxation remedies you should consider as an asthmatic are abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and biofeedback which can help relieve stress (Mark 1019). Other research suggests that diet may play an important role in relieving asthma symptoms. A good example is omega-3 fatty acids which are naturally found in high-fat fish like salmon, mackerel or cod and allow the body to make more products that help reduce inflammation (Mark 1010 ). Unfortunately, there is no direct evidence that it actually benefits those who drink coffee every day, you will develop insensitivity to its effects. Methylated xanthines are found in coffee, tea and chocolate and are diuretics as well as bronchodilators (Hackman 332). Before you decide, it would be good to do some research and judge for yourself. Despite these encouraging results, keep your doctor informed if you decide to try any of them. Homeopathic and herbal treatments for the treatment of asthma are also considered very positive and, depending on the severity of asthma itself in the person, herbal and homeopathic treatments can reduce or even eliminate , the need for synthetic drugs, or even inhalers, and can also be used safely to complement that of more conventional asthma treatments (Hackman 330). Be very careful when taking herbal supplements. These herbs could interact with other medications.