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.
Written exclusively for Herbspro.com by Suma G Nathan, Certified
Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Chinese Herbalist. Suma can be reached at agingless4u@cox.net.
Her website is http://members.cox.net/agingless4u
References
Dr. Robert Downes of the Southwest Center of Healing
Ehponline.org
Environmental Health Perspectives Issue No. 8/8/06
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