Asthma
by Randal J. Watkins

Asthma is what started us on the road with natural health solutions and into helping people with herbs. My wife suffered with this for many years as one of the most difficult symptoms of MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) or EI (Environmental Illness). To help asthma you have to understand why it happens.

Asthma is now being termed a stress disease. With the high rate of incidence in children, it is sad to think that our children are carrying such burdens around.

When you get stressed the bronchials get stressed and cause a constriction of your breathing.

Regarding the mucous, there are dietary changes that help for some people. Avoiding dairy, red meat, excess sweets and artificial colorings can help to prevent mucous accumulation in the bronchials.

Herbal formulas with Fenugreek and/or Mullein can help because the herb's properties break up the mucous so it can be eliminated. Another possible reason for mucous accumulation is a problem with digestion and elimination. ALJ is a combination of herbs available in liquid, capsule, and tablet. It is used to break up mucous, keep mucous out of the bronchials and help with digestion.

Herbs or supplements that help to relax the body will make a great difference also, such as Magnesium, Lobelia, Lavender, Stress-J , etc. A lotion called Tei Fu has helped many since it has essential oils that help to loosen mucous and also oils that help to relax. It can be rubbed on the chest.

Stress acts like a tourniquet around your bronchials and squeezes them tight which limits your ability to breathe freely. The medicines taken enlarge the openings that are constricted.

Spiritual - Emotional Connection

If you'd like to get to the spiritual/emotional roots of this disease, I'd recommend a book entitled, "A More Excellent Way" by Henry Wright. This book has changed our lives around and made me realize what was at the root of allergies, asthma, and many other health problems.