Natural Remedies for Asthma
What are some
effective natural remedies for asthma treatment?
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways of the lungs.
Asthma can be managed with medications and control of the allergic
substances such as dust dust mites, smoke, animal dander and pollen. A
person suffering from an asthma attack finds it very difficult to
breathe.
Below is a list of herbs and vitamins that can help reduce the
severity of asthma symptoms and improve lung functions.
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Fish Oil
(Omega-3 Fatty Acids)
Fatty acids
found in fish oil are an effective asthma treatment in children. Studies
done in children shows that fish oil reduces inflammation in the lungs
and air passages.
The dosage used in studies in both adults and children ranges from 4 to
8 grams daily. It may take up to 2 months to see some good results.
Magnesium
In some
studies done on asthmatic subjects, it was discovered that many of them
suffer from low magnesium levels in their blood. It is known that
magnesium can help to relax muscle.
The typical adult dose used is 400 mg taken once daily. Children may
take a dose of 1 mg per pound of their body weight once a day.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
seems to show anti-inflammatory effects on the lungs and helps to
improve poor lung function. Vitamin C seems to also reduce the body's
response to allergic substances.
Some experts suggest trying vitamin C as an allergic asthma treatment
option.
Recommended dose to use is 500 mg taken twice daily or 1,000 mg taken
once a day.
Vitamin B6
One Study done
in children showed that taking vitamin B6 helped to reduce asthma
symptoms. Other studies also seem to show similar benefits.
The dosage used in the studies ranges from 100 to 200 mg once daily. It
may take up to 2 months to see the benefits in some children.
Pycnogenol
This natural
remedy seems to show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the
lungs. It also seems to help improve lung functions and helps to reduce
asthma symptoms.
The typical dose used is 100 mg take once a day. Children may also take
1 mg per pound of their body weight once a day.
Lycopene
The
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of lycopene helps to reduce
asthma attacks. A study done showed that it cut down on asthma attacks
due to exercise in half the volunteers.
The recommended dose is to take 30 mg daily. The results can be seen in
as little as 7 days.
Boswellia
Taking
boswellia is shown to help reduce asthma attacks. The benefits can be
seen in about 6 weeks.
The suggested dose is 300 mg taken three times a day.
Selenium
Selenium is a potent antioxidant. Some experts believe that oxidative
damage may be involved in certain types of asthma conditions. Some
studies show that selenium supplements cut down on asthma attack in 50%
of the volunteers.
Suggested dose is 100 micrograms (mcg) taken once a day.
Give one or more of these natural remedies for asthma a try for about 2 months.
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See Asthma Home Remedies, Asthma Foods and Homeopathic Remedies for Asthma to get more information on reducing asthma symptoms and attacks.
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