Who here has asthma or know someone who does? I’m guessing it’s probably a very high percentage which is why a type of drug called bronchodilators are selling like hot cakes all around the world. It’s estimated that about 300 million people globally have asthma and in the US, people have spent more that six million dollars in 2007. Besides the cost, the main problem with these drugs is that if you use them over a long period of time there are a number of health risks associated with them. You might therefore be interested in looking for other alternatives which are natural and don’t have so many side effects.

The problem is that herbs and other natural remedies aren’t understood very well within the medical industry however there are those in alternative health who understand that there are treatments that are beneficial for those with problems with their respiratory system. Matricaria Recutita is often used because it contain flavanoids, volatile oils as well as glycoside compounds which work on the lungs and respiratory system.

Another popular alternative health treatment is using homeopathy and for asthma, biochemic tissue salts are used. Kali Phos helps with breathing whilst Mag Phos relaxes the chest and bronchioles. Arsen Alb and Phosphorous can also be used. However when it comes to homeopathic remedies, you should always go to see a specialist practitioner to ensure you are using the correct product.

Prevention is often said to be better than cure so you are strongly recommended to try and identify what is causing your asthma. Dust particles, pollen and dander are often the usual culprits and some people even install a HEPA air filter into their home to remove these particles. However spray cleaners that you use in your home can also cause a nasty reaction. Instead of using spray cleaners you should look at alternatives such as bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice, vinegar, tea tree oil and lavender oil.

On Jamie Oliver’s School Dinners, one of the people who appeared on the show started to eat much healthier as Jamie suggested and one of the side-effects was that her asthma symptoms subsided. Is this just a happy coincidence? Maybe, but it’s up to you to look after you health and decide if you want to eat a better diet and exercise. If you are leading a less than healthy lifestyle then this might be the reason to change your ways. You might however want to talk to your doctor if you are wanting to do exercise.

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