You can control your asthma with right approach

According to the consensus developed by World Health Organization (2004-2005), the prevalence of asthma is around 200 million, and the mortality rate is around 0.2 million per year., with its attacking arms stronger in the developing countries. The causes of asthma are not completely known and neither it can be completely cured, but it can managed appropriately in order to enable people to enjoy a good quality of life.

Facts about Asthma (source: World Health Organization)

• 253 million people are currently suffering from asthma
• It is expected that asthma deaths will increase in the next ten years, thus managing asthma by giving right information and knowledge to people is necessary
• 80% of asthma deaths is estimated to occur in lower middle income countries
• Asthmatic attacks may vary from person to person
• If found with any of the symptoms such as tightening of airways or respiratory distress, it advised to visit a ENT specialist, who might prescribe with corticosteroids to ease bronchial inflammation
• The strongest risk factors for developing asthma are exposure to indoor allergens and outdoor allergens. Indoor allergens include examples such as house dust mites hidden in carpets, bed sheets or blankets, corners of the house such as curtains, window panes and pet dander. Outdoor allergens include examples such as pollens and moulds; pollution due to factories, vehicles,  tobacco smoke and chemical irritants in the workplace.
• Asthma attacks can also be triggered by cold air, or extreme emotional imbalances such as fear, anger etc.

Alternative Treatments

Alternative remedies and changes in lifestyle may help to overcome symptoms of asthma and control it with right approach. First thing to be recommended is to recognize the cause of your asthma. What kind of allergens are catalyzing your symptoms is very important. You need to avoid indoor pollution and outdoor pollution. Avoid food additives, flavorings, fried foods and processed foods. The diet should emphasize whole grains and organic foods as much as possible. Avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages. 

Practice aerobic exercises and go for a walk everyday, to breathe in fresh air. Supplement with natural power of flaxseed oil, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, may help decrease inflammation.Get plenty of antioxidants through diet or supplements, since antioxidants are known to decrease free radical activity, which tends to stimulate inflammation. Try replacing animal protein as much as possible with plant protein. Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources (such as calcium carbonate) with calcium orotate or calcium citrate, which are best absorbable sources of calcium. Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat. Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Always drink plenty of water to keep your respiratory tract secretions more fluid. Eat ginger and turmeric regularly for their anti-inflammatory effects.

Herbal medicines or Natural medicines commonly used for asthma are:

• Garlic: It is a natural remedy to control asthma, since garlic is known to exhibit natural anti-inflammatory property 

• Ginger and turmeric: Ginger may help to improve lung function. It is also used to combat cough, since it is known for its respiratory clearance properties. Turmeric is purified to get purified turmeric extract, which consists of natural pigment known as Curcumin. Curcumin acts as a natural anti-inflammatory molecule. A decoction or juice containing ginger and turmeric is proven for its potential to fight against asthma

• Glycyrriza: Also known as licorice, acts an anti-asthmatic agent, since it is enriched with polyphenols and flavonoids.