Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Helpful Hints for Respiratory Support

Are you having trouble clearing your throat of mucus? Sinus, allergies, wheezing and asthma are abundant in our world, now more than ever. Environmental damage to our lungs is caused by a lot of factors like smoking, second hand smoke, hay fever and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD. It's all that bad mucus.

N-Acetyl L Cysteine by Now Foods, known as NAC is not only a precursor to Glutathione (What's that -- An amino acid that grabs those bad bugs), well known for mucus clearing and detoxification of foreign substances to our bodies, and has been used for 30 years to break up mucus. According to research by Dr. Richard Passwater, PhD, mucus has been known for the deadly disease of Cystic Fibrosis and NAC reduces Retroviral Infection. So for many people with oxygen tanks strapped to their bodies or with Nagging coughs, shortness of breath, continual hoarseness of voice, clearing the throat continuously, recurring sore throats and emphysema. A Mullen Lung Complex by Planetary Formulas, Botanical cascade of Chinese Herbs for the Lungs is a great product. Mullen Lung Complex is Mullen and Wild Cherry Bark in a complex. Various lung issues take their toll causing inflammation and bronchitis, resulting in the Obstruction of the airways. Help is on the way with the Ultimate Respiratory Cleanse by Natures Secret. Can you imagine how this helps? The latest news from Researches at the National Institute of Environmental Health found by measuring Lung Functions, that the dangerous effects come from air fresheners, toilet bowl deodorants (not the natural ones). Even mothballs contain a substance called 1,4 DCB. That's a lethal ingredient, and exposure can cause long term side effects building up thru the years, especially those with Respiratory Health issues. Jarrow Formulas has Antioxidant Formula for just that kind of Protection.

How healthy are your Lungs? Run up 2 flights of stairs or walk 6 blocks without running out of breath-no stopping! Did you know that the Heart and Lungs work together per Chinese herbology. North American Herbs & Spice has Oregacyn Respiratory Support that contains a Wild Mountain Blend of Spices, Pretty Hot Stuff.

Interaction of certain foods can trigger respiratory stress. These foods include Dairy foods, White Rice, Food Additives especially those nasty food colorings, dyes, and to some extent shell fish. For air borne allergies, Food Science of Vermont has B15 Lozenges. And for those of you who like Tea, here's some suggestions from Traditional Medicinals that can be added to your Respiratory Health Program. Throat Coat and Breath Easy, especially when taken before bedtime. The challenges of Asthma and children with Respiratory issues, which is spasm of bronchial tubes and the mucus in the lungs, could be triggered by anything the environment throws at us. Fumes, dust sensitive airways with the inflammation and of course food allergies. Did you know that certain drugs for Asthma can deplete all B vitamins, and those Oral Inhaled Steroids can increase the risk of Osteoporosis-no matter how rosy those TV commercials sound. Clear Lungs by Ridgecrest Herbals could help with Shortness of Breath, Wheezing and Tightness of Chest.

Now for the very young among us. Children can take Homepathics in liquid by Natra-Bio Allers Blends, such as Food Allergy Relief, Pollen/Hay fever, Grass, Pollen, Dairy, Animal Hair/Dander. They are easy to take. Just follow the directions.

And for our Pets, Green Foods Corporation, have Barley Cat and Barley Dog, all providing live enzymes, Chlorophyll for cleansing and helps nourish the Immune System. There are lots of answers to respiratory problems nutritionally, since once again, your Immune System, Genetics, Food Allergies and the Environment issues all play a part in this intricate drama of your Respiratory System.

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About the Author
Written exclusively for HerbsPro by Suma G Nathan, Certified Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Chinese Herbalist

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