It is a common & distressing condition which is characterized by recurrent attacks of spasms of the tubes of the lungs resetting in wheezing, coughing & a sense of suffocation.

SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA

• Coughing,
• Wheezing,
• Difficulty in breathing
• Chest tightness,
• Fatigue,
• Anxiety
• Mental Confusion,
• Rapid pulse

CAUSES OF ASTHMA

• Inflammation
• Airway constriction
• Asthma triggers such as:
  1. Pollen, Dust mites, cockroaches
  2. Mold, Pet hair or dodder
  3. Charges in weather (cold air)
  4. Tobacco smoke
  5. Stress & strong emotions
     (Like jealousy, anger, hatred etc.)
  6. Unhealthy diet & life style.

NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ASTHMA

Herbs & Supplements:-

• Haritaki Bala,
• Saffron
• Chyawanprash,
• Ashwgandha
• Kaishore guggulu,
• Pipali
• Vasaka,
• Honey

Mind & Body approach:-

Pranayamas:-

• Nadi Shodhna (Anuloma viloma)
• Bhastrika

Aasnas:-

• Shashanka Aasna
• Bhujang Aasna
• Dhanur Aasna
• Gomukh Aasna
• Sarvangasana
• Surya Namaskara plays an important role.

Relaxation therapy:-

• Yoga Nidra
• Meditation

DIET (DO’S & DON’TS)

Do’s:-

• Plenty of fresh foods.
• Lightly cooked vegetables
• Whole meal grains, Pulses
• Pepper, garlic & ginger (Especially in cold months)

Don’ts:-

• Meat, Egg, Rice, Sweets
• Dairy products
• Refined flower products
• Junk Food, Soft drinks
• Heavy oily & fried foods
• Chemically treated, processed, flavored & preserved foods.

PREVENTION

Avoid triggers & allegers

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