How to cure Asthma forever?
Do you have Asthma? Are you suffering from Asthma and want to get rid of it forever? But don’t know how to? Well, in today’s article we will be looking at if we can cure Asthma forever? And if we can then how? And if not, then what are the other possible measures to cure Asthma? But before we find answers for all these questions, let’s have a quick look at ‘What is Asthma and what causes Asthma?’ for those who don’t have much idea about it.
Asthma – Asthma is a health condition, where one’s airways narrow and swell and may also produce extra mucus, thus making it difficult to breathe. In other words it is a long – term condition, that involves inflammation and narrowing inside the lungs, as result it restricts the air supply. This condition can also trigger coughing, chest pain, wheezing when they breathe or even shortness of breath. For some people Asthma can be minor or it can even go up to the extent to interfere with one’s daily life, thus may lead to a life threatening situation as well.
Now, what are some of the reasons that can cause Asthma, let’s have a look at it. Well, there ain’t any specific studies to prove that what exactly causes Asthma, there can genetic as well environmental reasons.
Pregnancy – Yes! You all have heard that right. Motherhood can be one of the reasons why a person (ladies of course) can suffer from or fall prey to Asthma. While pregnant it is not only the mother who is at risk of getting Asthma but if the mother has the tendency to smoke during pregnancy then the foetus or child may develop a risk of getting Asthma later on.
Obesity – While it is alright to be happy with the way you are and not wishing to lose weight just because someone has asked you to but being obese is also not an option as obesity has it’s own side effects and one of them is Asthma. And studies have also shown that people who have managed to lose some weight have shown some improvements in their Asthma symptoms.
Tobacco – We all know smoking is injurious to health and consuming too of tobacco or too much of smoking can cause you cancer and now we come to know of another serious health issue cause by smoking tobacco and that is Asthma.
Another reason that can cause Asthma is Allergies – According to a 2013 study 60 to 80% of children and adults with Asthma are sensitive to some kind of allergen, meaning have allergies. Thus, Asthma can be caused because of an Allergic reaction too.
Some of the other reasons why people suffer from Asthma could be dust, pollen, mold, animal hair and dander, cockroaches, fumes from household cleaners and paints, feathers, air pollution and ground level ozone. Although these are considered as environmental factors that cause Asthma.
Now that we know about all possible reasons that cause Asthma, now let’s find out what are the things that can cure Asthma either permanently or temporarily.
According to WebMD there is no permanent cure for Asthma, as of now and one should avoid any kind of medication or therapy that states, ‘Permanent cure for Asthma’ as they are fake. Instead there are some natural therapies or treatments that helps with Asthma, at least on a temporary basis. Thus, today we shall look at those natural treatments for treating or curing Asthma.
Asthma Diet or Plant based Diet – The most important thing while following this kind of diet is that one should avoid foods that they are allergic to, as already mentioned that Allergy triggers Asthma. Secondly according to several studies, it is found that people who follow Mediterranean Diet that usually consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive oil, have reduced Asthma symptoms. People are also asked to eat more of fatty fishes rather than consuming red meat.
There is a similar diet plan to this that can also be followed is called as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, in short DASH, which is helpful for people suffering from Asthma.
Lose Weight – Reducing one’s weight seems to be the best option, as it is not only good for Asthma but in general as well, as being obese has many negative effects to our body. When you lose weight your lungs become healthy and the volume of the lungs also increases thus making it easier to breathe. And losing weight can also help you with not transmitting blood pressure and hypertension which are the side effects of suffering from Asthma. Also exercise daily could also improve one’s Asthma symptoms.
Caffeine - Although there are different theories about Caffeine, while some state it’s positive effects, some state it’s negative effective. But when it comes to Asthma, consuming Caffeine seems to be helpful as Caffeine is a mild bronchodilator (medications that relax muscle bands that tighten around one’s airways). Thus, studies have found that consumption of caffeine improve airway function in people suffering from Asthma.
Herbs and natural dietary supplements – Chinese herbs can also be of great help when it comes to treating Asthma. Like Supplements like Magnesium and fatty acids (omega – 3), Vitamins C, D and also E helps in reducing the risks of Asthma acts and also reduces the Asthma symptoms. However before consuming or applying any herbs and natural dietary supplements, make sure to consult it with your doctor, as not everyone’s body is same and what may work for might not do for the others, thus better be careful.
Yoga – Yoga seems to have many positive effects if one could practice it daily and make a part of their routine. Breathing exercises in Yoga have proved to reduce and help with the symptoms of Asthma, as well as it helps in reducing stress. Thus, in short helping with Asthma in general/
Papworth method – Papworth method is a breathing system where one is taught how breathe from their diaphragm, so that their lungs can fill up as much as air possible. Although this seems to be a more effective method when one is having an Asthma attack and is unable to breathe with the help of only their lungs.
There might more methods through which Asthma could be cured naturally, that you all might find out on various other websites but here we are only providing you with the ones that we think are the best. But one can always follow what suits them the best, as I already said that not everyone’s body is the same and what might work for you would not for others and vice versa. But one thing that you need to keep in your mind before and even after applying these natural treatments to cure Asthma is that, you should be under the strict guidance of your doctor and always visit him/her whenever you feel like. And as we already mentioned at the start for many Asthma seems to be a minor thing because it doesn’t affect their lives but one should never take it very easy as Asthma can also be fatal at times if not taken care or looked after properly.
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Ref: Natural Remedies for Asthma (webmd.com)
Asthma: Types, causes, and diagnosis (medicalnewstoday.com)