Natural Alternative Treatments for Asthma and Allergies
"Conventional medicine seeks to reduce this inflammation by using anti-inflammatory medications, or use pharmaceutical inhalants to temporarily dilate the passageway. There are two limitations to this approach. Firstly, every drug has the risk of side effects. Secondly, the drug approach does not offer a long term solution. In my opinion, there are natural approaches that work to treat the cause of asthma and offer long term success." Mark Stengler
Dr. John Mills MD - "Conventional drugs used for treating asthma, particularly steroids, can impair immune function and lead to more serious health problems. "Doctors tell you that steroids (cortisone, prednisone) only cause side effects after many years. But new research shows that permanent damage is immediate and devastating. Studies show that steroids cause permanent, debilitating effects after a single dosage. Steroids are probably the most sleazy of modern day medications" John Mills, former professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and chief of infectious diseases at San Francisco General Hospital.
(At the bottom of this article are links for healthy options and information as will as help for hair-balls help for cats.)
FDA finally admits that asthma drugs can actually cause serious asthma attacks
Friday, April 09, 2010 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued new restrictions for four popular long-acting asthma drugs. Novartis AG's Foradil, GlaxoSmithKline's Serevent and Advair, and AstraZeneca's Symbicort, all contain an ingredient that relaxes airway muscles in the lungs which can cause asthma-related death. If not accompanied by other asthma drugs to offset this life-threatening side effect, the consequences could be fatal.
These drugs have long contained a label that reads, "increases risk of asthma-related death", but apparently this warning is not enough for this extreme class of medications. Known as long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), these asthma drugs are used by roughly six million asthma sufferers to combat asthma symptoms. Ironically, LABAs are so dangerous that, if not combined with other asthma drugs, can actually cause an asthma attack.
It defies logic to try to figure out how asthma drugs that can kill people by causing severe asthma attacks are considered to be useful and effective medicine. Instead of pulling these dangerous drugs from the market entirely as it should, the FDA is ordering that stronger labels be affixed to warn doctors and physicians about the extreme risks associated with taking the drugs. It is unclear from the agency's press release exactly how it intends to strengthen the drugs' current death warning.
The FDA has indicated that it will require the drugs' manufacturers to conduct education campaigns for medical professionals about how to safely use the LABA asthma drugs. The agency is also mandating that each manufacturer conduct additional studies to verify the safety of their drugs.
Since 2002, the FDA had continually rejected all of the overwhelming evidence presented to it that LABAs are inherently dangerous. Only in 2008 did the FDA first admit that the drugs were dangerous, particularly for children and some adults. Prior to that, the agency seemed to be in agreement with a series of industry spin pieces concocted by the drug industry to defend the alleged safety of the drugs; this alone exhibits the FDA's lunacy in asking the industry to conduct more of its own safety studies.
While warning that the drugs should only be used "as necessary" seems like a step in the right direction, the FDA should be taking a leap to pull these drugs off the market. Many experts agree that these drugs are wholly dangerous, and that the industry has been aware of these dangers for nearly a decade. Once again, the FDA is giving lip service to the public it is supposed to be defending while protecting drug industry interests instead.
Sources for this story include:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap...
http://houston.injuryboard.com/fda-...
http://www.glgroup.com/News/FDA-Sho...
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122...
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Asthma natural treatment with herbs, vitamins, and supplements, role of diet and food by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Information on alternative asthma therapy
Natural treatment for asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects 15 million people in the United States. An estimated 5 million children have asthma, which makes it the most common chronic disease of childhood. You will find more information about the causes and symptoms of asthma and commonly used medications later, but for now I want to discuss some natural options the medical profession has yet to address.
There is little doubt that diet and lifestyle, along with herbal and nutritional methods can have an influence on asthma symptoms and severity. However, research is still too early to make any firm recommendations. In the meantime, I want to share with you some of the preliminary research I have come across. This information is not meant to replace your doctor's advice, however, you could inform your doctor about these natural asthma treatment options and he or she could learn more about them to see if they would be helpful to you.
Eat more cold water fish with high content of fish oils. Eating oily fish like salmon, halibut, sardines (packed in mustard or tomato sauce, not oil), or tuna regularly may reduce the risk of asthma symptoms. Children who eat lots of amounts of whole grain products and fish seem to have a reduced risk of developing asthma. The rise in the prevalence of asthma in western societies may be related to changed dietary habits. Studies of children have shown that asthma is less likely with increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and fish. Teens who don't eat enough fruit and vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids are more likely to suffer from bronchitis, wheezing and asthma.
Mothers who have a higher intake of fish and fish oils in pregnancy are likely to have children with a lower incidence of asthma symptoms.
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Have a wide variety of produce, preferably organic. People who eat plenty of tomatoes, carrots, leafy greens and other vegetables appear less likely to have asthma. Though it's uncertain whether the foods are the reason, the findings suggest that some or many vegetables may protect against adulthood asthma. A number of studies have suggested that antioxidants or certain other nutrients in plant foods may help prevent or ameliorate asthma and other allergic conditions. Carrots, tomato juice, spinach and other vegetables contain nutrients called carotenoids and flavonoids.
Reduce hydrogenated and trans fats which are often found in pastries, cookies, cakes, etc.
Reduce omega-6 oils such as corn, safflower, and sunflower. Substitute a little bit of flax or olive oil.
Have hot soup and tea -- warm liquids lessen severity
Obese adults with asthma are at risk for having more severe, persistent disease relative to their leaner counterparts, therefore weight loss could help.
And now, a few supplements that may be helpful: Click on each link for more information.
If you don't like fish, consider taking fish oil capsules. Fish oil supplements may, in some people, help reduce the severity of asthma, including exercise-induced asthma.
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid, make sure you have at least 100 mg to 500 mg a day.
Vitamin D is suggested at a dose of 400 to 2000 iu a day depending on your sun exposure.
Flavonoids may be helpful, including Genistein and Quercetin. These are available as supplements. Flavonoids are found in vegetables, fruits, and herbs. They have anti-inflammatory activity. See study on genistein below.
Boswellia is an Ayurvedic herb that has been found to be helpful for asthma in one study Magnesium mineral, and ginkgo biloba herb may help
Sylimarin may protect against histamine-induced bronchoconstriction. Sylimarin is found in milk thistle.
Alpha Lipoic Acid has been found to be helpful in one mouse study.
Butterbur extract could be helpful in many people.
Yoga is helpful
Again, the research in this area is still scant, and I will update this page as more information becomes available. If you plan to take supplements for asthma, discuss with your doctor, and learn as much about each one before you take them.
Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and Zn supplementation in asthmatic children: a randomized self-controlled study.
Acta Paediatr. 2009 January. Biltagi MA, Baset AA, Bassiouny M, Kasrawi MA, Attia M. Department of Paediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
FFO: Long haired cats shed in the spring. That means hairballs. FFO will not eliminate hairballs but they will pass easier. You might also open an occasional low dose omega cap and put it on their food…or better yet, but some old fashion Caster Oil in their food. Its fishing smelling and your cat will love it.
Daily thought: I am too critical and should learn to look in the mirror instead of looking at others through a magnifying glass
Have a great day!
Jan
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• Prevents heartworm and intestinal parasites with regular use
• Removes toxins and heavy metals from the body
• Hairballs reduction
• Better elimination
• Cleaner colon, vein, and arteries
• Reduces Blood Pressure and Cholesterol by reducing Plaque
• Reduces/eliminate joint pain in humans and animals (I know this for a fact
because I take a T. Daily
• Improves coat, energy and overall health as opposed to using toxins to just
kill fleas and another to kill worms
• Reduces cat box and feces odor
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