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Asthma: The Diet Connection
When our oldest son was six months old, he developed his first of many chest infections and was prescribed the first of many rounds of antibiotics.
Breathe Easy with Chiropractic Therapies
At the age of 14 I experienced my first asthma attack. I remember not being able to breathe. That really scared me. My parents took me to the medical doctor (as some people still do) thinking that was their only choice..
Asthma in Children a Growing Concern
The steady worldwide increase of asthma among children in the past several decades clearly indicates that something is very wrong. The explosion could be partially due to changes in the nature of exposure to various allergens during the fetal and early childhood period.
Natural Gas is Unnatural
Scientific studies are now proving what people with environmentally induced illness have long known. Not only is indoor natural gas use a common contributor to multiple chemical sensitivity needing medical attention, but it also contributes to respiratory illness.
Air Apparent
A new generation of children with asthma calls for natural treatments. It is tragically common these days to see children-and adults-puffing onsmall blue puffers or wheezing for breath during exercise. Natural health supplements and herbs are simple nutritional additions to the diet that can help.
Asthma
Asthma is a common disease characterized by episodes of breathlessness. It usually begins with a dry *cough and tightness in the chest which rapidly worsens, until labored breathing and wheezing result.
Cat-Choo!
According to the Asthma Society of Canada, half of the more than three million Canadians with asthma have symptoms triggered by a pet cat. However, before you give kitty away, try alternatives that may help you keep your cat and still stay symptom free..
Asthma Attacks
Most likely, someone you know well suffers from asthma or difficulty in breathing. While breathing, your body takes in air which passes through the nose, the windpipe and the bronchi. It is then filtered, purified, cleansed, warmed and humidified before it enters your lungs. This all happens under the guidance of your nervous system.

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