Recent changes in weather with the damp mornings we’re seeing increased fog and an inversion which traps stagnant air and smoke in the region. For those with respiratory problems this can be a huge problem.
Asthma is far too common, and can be life threatening. The cause is now considered multifaceted. In some cases, it’s due to overloads in the nervous system and manifests in a state of fear and anxiety. In others it can be set off by airborne particulates, like what’s seen this time of year with inversions and trapped wood smoke.
Many times, a wood burning stove in the house is out of the question with asthma. Unfortunately with the high humidity in our region, molds tend to abound in our homes. Dry heat, like that produced by wood, could correct this for those with mold allergies, but the particulates have the history of aggravating the condition.
One study by a Vietnamese doctor has revealed the connection of nerves and asthma. He has shown a direct relationship between asthma and what’s known as excitotoxins. They’re created internally and from external sources. These excitotoxins accumulate in smooth muscle of the lungs and create spasms that obstruct breathing.
He explains how these excitotoxins can stem from infections, allergies, hyperventilation, pollutants, mental/physical stress, exercise, as well as hormonal and environmental factors.
Working with children in St Petersburg in the 1990’s, he found that the EEG of children with history of life-threatening asthma showed hyper excitability of brain tissue, all consistent with seizure activity. He found the amino acids glutamate, and aspartate abundantly present in their central nervous system. An imbalance of these two amino acids can arise from synthetic chemicals like MSG, and Aspartame. Both are excitotoxins, and have far reaching damage.
Clearing an excess of these chemicals through liver purification programs can positively impact these patients. Avoidance of further contamination also is required to prevent long standing problems. In addition to balancing the biochemistry, the use of a Chinese herb, S. Flavencens, over time diminished attacks dramatically compared to the sample of patients not using it, with eventual improvement after a year in excess of 90%. Corticosteroid inhalers only improved 45%, with return of symptoms when treatment was suspended. At the end of three years, nine of the fourteen patients experienced a symptom free, medication free, asthma free life.
Similar to the response of the S Flavencens, the herb Boswellia has proven to have similar respiratory benefits. Not only for issues of asthma, but also for the health of the COPD patient.
Boswellia is an herb which is specific for reducing inflammation. When tissue has been over stimulated for prolonged periods of time, inflammation is one of the ultimate outcomes. With COPD, which is a chronic and progressive disease involving both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, inflammation eventually produces scar tissues where the supple air sacks which should be exchanging blood gasses, can no longer do their job.
Over time, assaults on the lungs from pollution, cigarette smoke, and other airborne irritants initiates this condition. Scar tissue doesn’t respond like healthy tissues. Reversing this is never easy, but stopping the assault is critical in any attempt to return the lungs to health.
Boswellic acid can neutralize a potent inflammatory enzyme in the body, involved in many painful inflammatory actions. In the past, my focus of using Boswellia has been for issues of arthritis. This is far to restrictive of such a potent herb. Another name for Boswellia is Frankincense. Is it any wonder the Wise men brought this to Jesus to deal with the suffering He would eventually endure on our part? When dealing with respiratory distress, this is an amazing herb which has widespread benefits to the whole body. In addition to Boswellia, the herb lobelia has had some great benefits for my patients. This is why this herb is included in my cold and flu tincture since the lungs are usually affected in these cases.
Asthma is far too common, and can be life threatening. The cause is now considered multifaceted. In some cases, it’s due to overloads in the nervous system and manifests in a state of fear and anxiety. In others it can be set off by airborne particulates, like what’s seen this time of year with inversions and trapped wood smoke.
Many times, a wood burning stove in the house is out of the question with asthma. Unfortunately with the high humidity in our region, molds tend to abound in our homes. Dry heat, like that produced by wood, could correct this for those with mold allergies, but the particulates have the history of aggravating the condition.
One study by a Vietnamese doctor has revealed the connection of nerves and asthma. He has shown a direct relationship between asthma and what’s known as excitotoxins. They’re created internally and from external sources. These excitotoxins accumulate in smooth muscle of the lungs and create spasms that obstruct breathing.
He explains how these excitotoxins can stem from infections, allergies, hyperventilation, pollutants, mental/physical stress, exercise, as well as hormonal and environmental factors.
Working with children in St Petersburg in the 1990’s, he found that the EEG of children with history of life-threatening asthma showed hyper excitability of brain tissue, all consistent with seizure activity. He found the amino acids glutamate, and aspartate abundantly present in their central nervous system. An imbalance of these two amino acids can arise from synthetic chemicals like MSG, and Aspartame. Both are excitotoxins, and have far reaching damage.
Clearing an excess of these chemicals through liver purification programs can positively impact these patients. Avoidance of further contamination also is required to prevent long standing problems. In addition to balancing the biochemistry, the use of a Chinese herb, S. Flavencens, over time diminished attacks dramatically compared to the sample of patients not using it, with eventual improvement after a year in excess of 90%. Corticosteroid inhalers only improved 45%, with return of symptoms when treatment was suspended. At the end of three years, nine of the fourteen patients experienced a symptom free, medication free, asthma free life.
Similar to the response of the S Flavencens, the herb Boswellia has proven to have similar respiratory benefits. Not only for issues of asthma, but also for the health of the COPD patient.
Boswellia is an herb which is specific for reducing inflammation. When tissue has been over stimulated for prolonged periods of time, inflammation is one of the ultimate outcomes. With COPD, which is a chronic and progressive disease involving both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, inflammation eventually produces scar tissues where the supple air sacks which should be exchanging blood gasses, can no longer do their job.
Over time, assaults on the lungs from pollution, cigarette smoke, and other airborne irritants initiates this condition. Scar tissue doesn’t respond like healthy tissues. Reversing this is never easy, but stopping the assault is critical in any attempt to return the lungs to health.
Boswellic acid can neutralize a potent inflammatory enzyme in the body, involved in many painful inflammatory actions. In the past, my focus of using Boswellia has been for issues of arthritis. This is far to restrictive of such a potent herb. Another name for Boswellia is Frankincense. Is it any wonder the Wise men brought this to Jesus to deal with the suffering He would eventually endure on our part? When dealing with respiratory distress, this is an amazing herb which has widespread benefits to the whole body. In addition to Boswellia, the herb lobelia has had some great benefits for my patients. This is why this herb is included in my cold and flu tincture since the lungs are usually affected in these cases.
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