[was] SIL having hard time with Asthma [now] FOOD LINKED ???

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have you considered the food link?

asthma is often relieved by avoiding foods containing sulphites - dried

fruit (in muesli bars, cereal, cakes etc), fruit flavoured drinks

(coridal, soft drink etc), many preservatives (no #220 to #228 - as

used in medications and food). i have heard of peoples asthma getting

worse when they go on medication as they are reacting to the

preservative (often a benzoate)... what a vicious circle - take the

med to prevent the asthma, irritates the airways, asthma flares, take

the meds! what a mess this creates!

we are on the 'royal prince alfred hospital allergy elimination diet'

for audreys adhd type behaviour. this diet is also used for asthma,

eczema and sleep problems. i have heard 100's of amazing stories how

people have been cured of asthma by removing the foods that trigger the

attacks (im on chat groups with many other people on the diet). if you

want more info im more than happy to help. heres a couple of links

worth a look if you want to do a little more reading on the topic...

http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/features/asthma/asthma1.htm

http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/Allergy/default.htm

roweena x

On 15/01/2006, at 11:00 AM, Randall Neustaedter wrote:

> Steroids are inappropriate treatment for asthma.

>

> Please follow this link to an article I wrote on more effective

> treatment

> options than drugs.

>

> http://www.hpakids.org/holistic-health/articles/155/1/Allergies-and-

> Asthma

>

> The Holistic Solution

>

> The solution to allergic and asthmatic conditions lies in the realm of

> holistic medical care. Allergies can be significantly improved, and

> even

> cured, with holistic treatment. Homeopathic constitutional medicine

> is the

> most profound and direct way to stimulate a healing reaction and

> overcome

> immune system susceptibilities. Children's immune mechanisms can also

> be

> strengthened using a combination of nutritional supplements and

> Chinese

> herbal treatment. Treating asthma with holistic approaches can be

> complex

> and needs to be carefully managed-children cannot stop their

> medications

> suddenly. A number of safe and effective herbal formulas exist that

> can

> control asthma in children and simultaneously strengthen the immune

> system

> to prevent further attacks. The Chinese Modular Solutions formulas

> Open Air,

> Deep Breath, and Chest Relief, all developed for pediatric use, are

> especially effective in managing asthma without drugs.

>

> Nutritional support for asthma is especially important, including

> adequate

> supplies of vitamins A, C, D, and E, colostrum, magnesium, and an

> omega-3

> supplement. Several important herbal formulations can also help

> bolster

> immunity in older children, especially those combinations that

> include the

> immune stimulating mushrooms (maitake, reishi, grifola, polyporus,

> tremella).

>

> Other treatment methods that can improve lung function and create a

> healthy

> balance in the body for energy to flow properly include acupuncture,

> and

> chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.

>

> Finally, the emotional and energetic component of asthma treatment

> should

> not be neglected. The field of psycho-neuro-immunology has revealed

> the

> important connection between emotions and the immune system.

> Self-regulation

> techniques that develop a relaxation state include guided imagery,

> biofeedback, and simple deep abdominal breathing. These methods can

> help

> prevent asthma reactions. Children proficient in these skills can also

> relieve asthmatic symptoms when they occur. One of the primary

> mechanisms of

> asthma is the constriction of smooth muscle fibers that encircle the

> airway

> tubes. When the mind is calm, when skeletal muscles are relaxed, and

> when

> breathing is deep and regular, these muscles that constrict air flow

> will

> also relax and allow children to breathe more freely. Regular

> exercise,

> swimming, and dance training have also been shown to increase lung

> capacity

> and reduce asthma episodes.

>

> This holistic approach to asthma will strengthen the immune system

> and lung

> function, prevent the airway inflammation characteristic of asthma,

> relieve

> the muscle constriction that impairs breathing, decrease mucus

> production in

> airways, and create a balanced energy flow that allows the lungs to

> do their

> job without impairment.

>

>

>

> Randall Neustaedter OMD

> Education Director, HPA www.hpakids.org

> Classical Medicine Center

> 1779 Woodside Rd, 201C

> Redwood City, CA 94061

> 650 299-9170

> www.cure-guide.com Free e-newsletter - Subcribe

>

> Author of Child Health Guide: Holistic Pediatrics for Parents, 2005

>

> SIL is having a hard time with Asthma

>

> My SIL is having a hard time with her Asthma. The steroids did not

> help,

> none of the antibiotics are helping, The Dr told her that her body is

> immuned to the antibiotics. She is now in bronchitis.  She is now on

> septra

> and allfen.

>

> Is it possible to rid your body of asthma. She does take vitamins,

> and is

> now starting to question natural ways of dealing with her asthma. I

> told her

> I would find out everything I can to help her.

>

>

> Any help would be appreciated on what she should do.

>

>

> Thanks,

>

> Donna

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