Asthma is one of the most common disease that exist in our society today. The growing pollution and dust are the major reasons behind the consistent growth of the ailment. It is a disease of the lungs which makes breathing difficult. Many adults and children have asthma now-a-days and for them I am sharing some of the home remedies for asthma.
HOME REMEDIES FOR ASTHMA
#1 Coffee
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While most of us eat medicines when we are ill, a simple home remedy can save us from the deadly disease. Coffee acts as a bronchodilator and helps in earlier breathing. The stronger the coffee, the better the result
#2 Garlic
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This is one of the most effective congestion reliever. It helps a lot in the early stages of asthma. Boiling two to three cloves of garlic in milk, cooling it to room temperature and then drinking it can help a lot in healing asthma
#3 Ginger
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Another important ingredient that makes its place in the most effective home remedies for asthma is ginger. Mixing ginger, pomegranate juice along with honey can help ease the breathing process. Another way is by boiling an inch piece of ginger in one cup of water and consuming it twice or thrice a day
#4 Fenugreek
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This is another natural herb to ease your breathing. It detoxifies the lungs. It is the easiest method as just boiling the fenugreek leaves and consuming it with honey is all you need to do
#5 Mustard Oil
This is one of the home remedy that clears the nasal passage making it easier for us to breathe. All those people out there who simply gobble a medicine when they feel uneasy, this remedy can do wonders for you. Heat some mustard oil with camphor and gently rub that on the chest and the upper back when it is warm. This method is tried and tested and works like a charm
#6 Eucalyptus Oil
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I was one of those children who suffer from asthma in their childhood and it was eucalyptus oil along with some medicines that did the trick for me. It has a lot of decongestant properties. According to certain researches, it has been known that eucalyptus oil has a chemical known as eucalyptol which helps in breaking mucus. Just put two to three drops of the oil on a handkerchief and take in the aroma or if possible, put some drops of the oil in boiling water and take in the steam
#7 Honey
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Honey has various health benefits, it clears the nasal passage and also gives a lot of relief in cough. Take a spoon full of honey and add some cinnamon powder to it, consume this before going to bed at night. This will help you in breathing easily throughout the night
#8 Onions
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Well, truthfully I never knew that onions can be beneficial in asthma until my grandmother told me. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce congestion. Also, the sulphur content in onions help in decreasing the congestion
#9 Carom Seeds
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One of the home remedies for asthma includes inhaling the smell of carom seeds or ajwain as we call it. Just boil some water, add carom seeds to it and inhale it until you feel better
#10 Lemon Juice
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Last but not the least is, lemon juice. People with asthma tend to have low levels of vitamin C. Lemon is high on vitamin C and acts as an antioxidant. Squeezing some lemon juice in a glass of water along with some sugar can do the deal. This is a very simple remedy with a lot of benefit. Fruits like oranges, papayas and strawberries are also high in vitamin C and should be consumed by the people suffering from asthma
All the above stated home remedies for asthma are absolutely safe and can be used for kids as well. One thing to keep in mind is to observe your asthmatic attacks and evaluate what triggered it. Evaluation should be done so that those things can be avoided at all costs.
Another important tip for all those who suffer from this disease is to include more and more fresh fruits in their diets. Nutrients like magnesium, selenium beta-carotene and vitamin C and E help in the proper functioning of the lungs.
Processed and packaged foods with artificial food preservatives can trigger asthma and that is why it is advised to restrict the intake of these sort of products. Also, if you are allergic to dairy products, make sure you do not consume them.
Hope all the above mentioned tips can help you with dealing with a dangerous ailment. If you have asthma, don’t get disheartened though. It can be treated and healed if proper care is taken. Make sure you follow all the above mentioned remedies along with doctor’s advise so as to get 100% results.
Lastly, take your medicines on time and always stay positive in order to get better soon. It is our will to get better that eventually leads to it. Sending loads of prayers your way, all the best!
