Asthma is a serious problem and requires your attention in
treating it. Developing an asthma action plan with the help of your
doctor can go a long way in controlling your problem. Here are some
natural simple home remedies to help with asthma:
Turmeric:
Turmeric
is a yellow coloured spice used in a number of South Asian cuisine.
Turmeric has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces the
release of COX-2 prostaglandins hormone-like substance that is
responsible for inflammation. You ca drink about a teaspoon of turmeric
powder along with warm milk or take turmeric in the form of capsule.
Ginkgo:
Ginkgo
is a chinese herb which has been used for treatment of asthma for a
long time. Taking about 60 to 250 mg of ginkgo once a day can help in
easing your breathing problem.
Garlic:
Garlic
has been known to decrease asthma symptoms by decreasing chest
congestion. Make a garlic tea by boiling 2 3 cloves of garlic with
water. Add a small amount of tea to make it taste better and drink this
mixture once a day.
Coffee:
That
heavenly aroma of coffee is quite tempting, especially in the morning.
Here is the good news, coffee has chemicals that help in increasing the
diameter of air passage. Drinking a cup of coffee may actually give a
good start to a day free of coughing, wheezing or gasping.
Honey:
The
usefulness of honey for health has been proven from time to time.
Taking about half a teaspoon of honey along with a pinch of cinnamon
powder just before going to bed can give you a peaceful night's sleep.
Not only this, but inhaling honey can also reduce chest congestion
because of the natural aromatic compounds present in it.
Ginger:
Ginger
can also prove helpful in reducing asthma symptoms. Take about an inch
of ginger, cut it into small pieces and boil it with water. Allow the
mixture to cool and drink it. This will help in reducing wheezing and
coughing.
Sea food:
Omega 3 fatty
acids work much like leukotriene inhibitors, a class of asthma drugs.
Omega 3 fatty acids are found in abundance in salmon, tuna and mackerel.
Add these fishes to your diet.
Mustard Oil:
Mixing
mustard oil with a small amount of camphor and rubbing it with gentle
hands on the chest, during an asthma attack can give relief from
coughing and gasping. Massaging ith mustard oil helps in clearing air
passage and eases breathing.
You will find a number of remedies
for asthma. Some of them might work for your while others don't. It is
essential that you first consult your doctor before trying any of these
remedies.
