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Non Medicinal Methods of Finding Asthma
Relief
Finding asthma relief can be difficult and costly because many
health care plans will not cover newer treatments or medicines.
The side effects from some medicines can lead to other short-
and long-term health problems and drug allergies and bad
interactions can be a constant worry.
While not using any medicine at all for asthma symptoms is
inadvisable, there are non medicinal treatments that can help
you find asthma relief and perhaps reduce the amount of
medicine you are taking. Many studies have been done in the
past fifteen years to explore these alternative methods to
treat the symptoms that come from inflamed and irritated
airways.
Acupuncture
In 1979, the World Health Organization reported that
acupuncture can treat a variety of ailments, including asthma.
Several studies have reported that the use of long, thin
needles inserted into the skin has resulted in asthma relief
for a very high proportion of test patients. Be sure to find an
acupuncturist who is licensed by a state agency. Your allergist
may be able to give you a referral.
Reflexology
Reflexology is also called zone therapy, and there is some
question over its effectiveness in delivering asthma relief.
This method is based on the belief that each part of the body
is represented on the hands and feet, and by applying pressure
to the zones, one can stimulate the flow of energy, blood and
nutrients to the afflicted areas. Some studies have shown that
reflexology provided only a placebo affect on people seeking
asthma relief. However, a few studies have reported that
reflexology helped reduce symptoms in asthmatic
children.
Yoga
Yoga is a Hindu practice that involves certain poses and
breathing exercises. These are done to train the consciousness
for a state of perfect tranquility and spiritual insight. The
poses and breathing exercises help you learn control of mind
and body. Yoga has long been believed to help people find
asthma relief, not only through the breathing exercises but the
overall change in a person's life when they become yoga
practitioners. Yoga promotes healthier living and being more in
tune with your body, which can help you identify asthma
triggers before a full-blown attack. Yoga will help you learn
to reduce anxiety and be more relaxed.
Swimming Therapy
Swimming is a good way to find asthma relief. Contrary to
popular belief, asthmatics can and should participate in sports
and exercise regularly. Studies have show that swimming in
particular causes less airway restriction than other sports.
Scientists are not quite sure about the reason behind this but
suspect that the humidity around water and the horizontal
swimming position might be behind the beneficial affect.
However, chlorine can sometimes be an irritant and asthma
attack trigger, so caution must be taken when swimming in a
pool.
Many non medicinal methods of finding asthma
relief are available. Some methods have been studied
extensively while others have not. Just try a few, and
find out what helps you find asthma relief.
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