Asthma in Kids: 5 Things You Need To Know
Asthma is being increasingly seen and diagnosed in young children today. Blame it on the pollution or lifestyle, the fact is that parents need to be well-prepared when it comes to recognizing and knowing about Asthma. Here are a few things about Asthma in children that you may be surprised to know.
Super Foods To Curb Asthma
Food is a powerful weapon. It can provide nutrition, replenish energy stores and improve mood and feelings. Food also plays another very important role, and that is of supporting and enhancing the immune system. The power of food is such that it can help in preventing diseases, and also plays a vital role in supporting the effects of medicines while treating an illness. Most of the diseases can be dealt with by food, and Asthma is one of them. Read on to know which foods can provide an effective barrier against your battle with Asthma.
How To Manage Asthma Without Harsh Medicines
Isn’t it frightening to imagine walking in fresh air without being able to breathe properly? This is exactly what happens to people suffering from Asthma. About 10% of persons of all ages suffer from this chronic airway disorder globally and children are being seen to be affected more as compared to adults. According to the World Health Organization, a shocking 100-150 million people are currently grappling with Asthma, with about 18,000 people losing their lives to the disease. The burning question here is, “Why is Asthma so common today?” Simply put, there are two major reasons:
The fast-food culture has introduced a lot of ready-to-eat, highly processed foods, that are low in nutrition and high in artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. These artificial additives are notorious in causing allergies of all kinds, including Asthma. Also, the world is now making way for increasing population by cutting down trees and building urban residential and commercial structures. With this, and an exponential rise in number of vehicles have together contributed to alarming levels of pollution in the air. This altered atmospheric state is also highly responsible for the rise in instances of asthmatic attacks. On an average, the world has seen a 25% rise in people suffering from Asthma. As of today, more than 250 million people have Asthma globally. Homeopathy for Asthma The asthmatic is already suffering. Do we then opt for medicines that have their own troubling side effects, or do we choose an alternative where there are zero side effects, and yet the medicines show sustainable and long-lasting improvement? If you chose the latter (as we are sure you would), then Homeopathy is the best solution for Asthma. Homeopathic medicines are gentle in their approach, cause no adverse effects or withdrawal effects, and work on the core immune system, for better quality relief.
* Please note that the abovementioned medicines should not be taken without consultation with a qualified homeopathic doctor. They are only indicative, and do not include all medicines prescribed for Asthma. With the right expert guidance, Homeopathy can markedly bring down the frequency and severity of Asthma attacks. The earlier you begin, the better will be the results.
Granny’s Home Remedies for Asthma
Although Asthma is a condition that requires medical attention and treatment by a qualified doctor, there are some natural measures that can be taken to improve the immune system and reduce the frequency of Asthma attacks. Remember that in the years gone by, availability of health care and doctors was scarce, and so people had to rely more on the phenomenal experience of the old and wise ladies in the family for relief. That is the reason why, the kinds of food eaten had a great impact on the health of the asthmatic. These simple but powerful measures have been handed down through the generations, and have significance and relevance even today, probably even more so. Ginger:
Garlic: Eating raw garlic every day has been seen to be helpful in people in early stages of Asthma. However, when you are taking homeopathic medicines, avoid taking raw garlic because the strong essence may hamper the effect of the medicines. Cloves: Boil half a cup of milk with 5-6 cloves. Once cooled, drink this modified tea twice a day. Carom Seeds / Ajwain: Pound together one teaspoon of jaggery with one-quarter teaspoon of carom seeds. Have this paste twice a day for a few days or until you get relief in cases of cold and cough. You could also boil carom seeds in a vessel of water, and inhale the steam twice a day for 5-10 minutes each. This will instantly reduce chest congestion and unblock the nose and throat. Honey:
Figs: Soak 2-3 dried figs in warm water overnight. Eat the soft figs early next morning and drink the water as well. This is helpful in clearing mucus from the respiratory system. Mustard oil: Mustard seed oil has been known in helping to improve lung function. Mix some warm mustard oil and salt, and massage this slowly into the chest 3-4 times in a day. Eucalyptus oil: Breathing in the pungent smell of eucalyptus oil is well-known to instantly free noseblock and congestion in the throat.
What Our Patients Say About Us
“Welcome Cure's treatment has given me a second life. I had been suffering from asthma since I was a 6-month-old baby. As I was growing older, it was getting worse and I could not bear the suffering. I required intravenous injections and used to be in and out of hospital frequently, at times on oxygen too. It was like a blessing in disguise when I started Homeopathy. Today, I am a totally different person. A person full of joy, full of life.” “My children have been under Welcome Cure's treatment for Asthma since they were 4 years old. They are now completely better. I have great faith in Homeopathy. Dr. Jawahar Shah has been excellent in every visit that we have paid to his clinic. Thank you Welcome Cure. May God bless you!” – S. Carresco |