The natural approach presented in this handbook seeks to help sufferers of asthma to breathe more easily. While drugs have proved lifesaving for many people, the long-term answer for asthma sufferers is in learning how to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Jonathan Berkowitz shows how dietary changes, exercise, environmental controls, supplements and herbs can alleviate your symptoms safely and effectively, without the side effects of conventional drugs. Berkowitz is an asthmatic as well as a physician.

There is a mass of medicine-based information about asthma, yet the disease continues unabated. It is time for another approach and this book develops this by concentrating on causes in the home. The approach is practical and down-to-earth; backed up by in-depth research, clinical trials and medical guidance, the book discusses why asthma is on the increase and how we can reduce its devastating effects. It is a highly personal book based on the experience of one UK family that has challeneged medical thinking about this topic.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the Buteyko Method, written by the director of the Moscow Buteyko Clinic. With its rich and colourful illustrations, the book is the perfect do-it-yourself-resource for anybody, who seeks relief from their breathing-related problems. A must-read for all asthmatics!

Asthma is a growing health problem throughout the developed world. This volume presents a critical review of all the possible factors for this rising trend and includes research that has not yet been published in the scientific literature. Discusses the basic biology of asthma and addresses genetic influences. Surveys the epidemiological evidence for the worldwide trends in morbidity and mortality.

Table of Contents Introduction Curing Your Cough Getting Rid of Dry/Whooping Coughs Asthma Cure Symptoms of Asthma Hot Cold Fomentation Some tips for Instant Fomentation Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction I decided to write this book because I found a large number of people, around me suffering from season related coughs, and also respiratory diseases like asthma. I was astonished to see that their number had increased in the last decade, as compared to the good health that they enjoyed in the past. There are a number of factors which are contributing to this state of respiratory and chest related problems, which make you cough, a bit too often. And if you have never suffered from asthma, before, but suddenly find yourself whooping for breath, this is of course an occurrence which is going to scare you a lot, especially if you consider yourself a person enjoying tolerable good health with a strong immune system. A cough is not an ailment in itself. It is just a symptom of some other possibly dangerous infection. I asked an allopathic doctor whether he had a surefire cure for asthma, and he told me no, it could only be managed and controlled through the drugs that he could prescribe. And further on, he suggested that anybody suffering from asthma should always have an inhaler with him, so that he can breathe properly and freely, whenever he feels an attack coming on.

Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases, affecting between twelve and fifteen million people in North America. Although asthma can often be treated successfully, many misconceptions about it persist. In response to requests from patients and health care professionals, Hélène Boutin and Louis-Philippe Boulet have written this practical guide to understanding and controlling asthma. Understand and Control Your Asthma is designed to help asthmatics take control of their health through better understanding of the disease and its treatment and by applying self-management skills to avoid attacks. Topics discussed include the factors that trigger asthma, the different treatments available, effects and side-effects of medications, and what to do if the disease becomes worse. Questionnaires enable asthma sufferers to evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented in the book and develop a personal case history, which will help them to communicate more effectively with physicians about their symptoms. Boutin and Boulet also provide advice on measures that may help asthmatics lead normal and productive lives. Understand and Control Your Asthma is a valuable reference and workbook for asthma sufferers and their families, friends, and colleagues. It will also be of interest to asthma specialists and general practitioners.