Re: Acupuncture or other alternative treatments for asthma?

[Guest guest]

Hi . I know that having a couple of tablespoons of local honey

each day mixed with a tablespoon of organic apple cider is a wonderous

combination. It helps with allergies to all kinds of pollens (usually

takes several weeks to months before you notice major improvements).

My daughter has all kinds of allergies in the spring and fall. She

has not had to use any kind of prescription allergy treatment for over

two years now. The honey builds her immunities to the pollens. It

has to be local honey. Harvested from the area you live in.

Something about injesting the pollens creates immunities in your body

(sounds like the sensitivity shots huh?). The apple cider vinegar

will help control any reflux or stomach acid problems. I know that

general rule of thumb for that is 2 tbsps before each meal. Those are

the only 2 natural cures that I have found to really help me.

Although there are a bunch out there. Those will help two major

triggers for asthma attacks - pollen allergies and reflux. Also,

when you are exercising or exerting yourself or when you feel like you

are having trouble breathing - breathe in through your nose and exhale

for twice as long through pursed lips (like drinking through a straw).

I won't get into all the details behind that one, but it works.

Well. It prevents hyperventilating and panic as well as calming the

lungs. You should practice it now before you need it so you will be

comfortable with it. I usually breath in for 2-3 counts and then out

for 4-6.

Hope this helps some.

Madeline

>

> Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a kid,

> then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad and

> getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally

> controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episode right

> now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught from my

> kids.

>

> I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at this point my

> husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'm wondering

> if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative

> therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs,

> breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is in L.A.,

> so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa ,

> by the way.

>

> Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to getting to

> know you all.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome . I have had asthma for almost 25 yrs and it has gotten

much worse over the years. I wouldn't call it a treatment for asthma

per se, but I do take a pilates class that I feel helps with my

breathing and makes me feel better overall.

>

> Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a kid,

> then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad and

> getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally

> controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episode right

> now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught from my

> kids.

>

> I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at this point my

> husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'm wondering

> if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative

> therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs,

> breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is in L.A.,

> so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa ,

> by the way.

>

> Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to getting to

> know you all.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Speaking about this.. I have read on the internet of a breathing method called The Buteyko, they even sell books and DVD, I was wondering if someone have tried it and if is good, My asthma is also getting worse The medicine is increasing, everytime I got very sick my doctor prescribe me 60mg of prednisone for 5 days. I'm also taking elovent 200 mg 2 shots every 12 hrs...

I am also looking for advice on alternative ways to overcome my asthma .

Rose

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From: Madeline

Date: 12/3/2008 3:57:28 AM

To: asthma

Subject: Re: Acupuncture or other alternative treatments for asthma?

Hi . I know that having a couple of tablespoons of local honeyeach day mixed with a tablespoon of organic apple cider is a wonderouscombination. It helps with allergies to all kinds of pollens (usuallytakes several weeks to months before you notice major improvements). My daughter has all kinds of allergies in the spring and fall. Shehas not had to use any kind of prescription allergy treatment for overtwo years now. The honey builds her immunities to the pollens. Ithas to be local honey. Harvested from the area you live in. Something about injesting the pollens creates immunities in your body(sounds like the sensitivity shots huh?). The apple cider vinegarwill help control any reflux or stomach acid problems. I know thatgeneral rule of thumb for that is 2 tbsps before each meal. Those arethe only 2 natural cures that I have found to really help me. Although there are a bunch out there. Those will help two majortriggers for asthma attacks - pollen allergies and reflux. Also,when you are exercising or exerting yourself or when you feel like youare having trouble breathing - breathe in through your nose and exhalefor twice as long through pursed lips (like drinking through a straw).I won't get into all the details behind that one, but it works. Well. It prevents hyperventilating and panic as well as calming thelungs. You should practice it now before you need it so you will becomfortable with it. I usually breath in for 2-3 counts and then outfor 4-6.Hope this helps some.Madeline >> Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a kid, > then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad and > getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally > controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episode right > now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught from my > kids.> > I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at this point my > husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'm wondering > if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative > therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs, > breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is in L.A., > so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa , > by the way.> > Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to getting to > know you all.> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group!

Alana

>

> Hi everyone -- I'm ,

[Guest guest]

Hi Rose. My doc says that the Buteyko method is nothing more than

counting your breathing and controlling the amount of time you breath

in as compared to breathing out. Very easy to do on your own. You

breathe in through your nose and out through pursed lips for double

the amount of time. It is a good method to help control an attack and

is also very helpful any time you feel stressed or are exerting

yourself (like when exercising). I understand completely how

frustrating the steroids are. I have been on a steady 60mg/day dosage

for months now. I have full blown Cushings syndrome and a myriad of

other health issues directly caused by the steroids. We are currently

working on trying to step down my dosage very very gradually to find

the smallest dosage that will control me. However, it is obvious that

I am steroid dependent. My asthma doc and two other specialists have

told me that there is a small percentage of asthmatics who just can

not be controlled any other way. I have tried numerous herbs and all

kinds of home remedies. The only thing that has been truly effective

for me is the steroids and learning to control my breathing patterns.

Madeline

> >

> > Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a kid,

> > then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad and

> > getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally

> > controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episode

right

> > now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught from my

> > kids.

> >

> > I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at this

point my

> > husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'm

wondering

> > if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative

> > therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs,

> > breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is in

L.A.,

> > so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa

,

> > by the way.

> >

> > Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to getting to

> > know you all.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh Hun.. so sad to know about your situation, I hope the doctor would be able to lower your dosage. In my case is aftecting my eye sight and of course weight and blood pressure. .. my general doctor tole me that it also causes depression, is it true??. I will do what you said about the control of my breathing... :X

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me, it feel so good to know there are people who understand me and help each other.. I am so glad to be here...

Thanks Madeline!!!

-- Re: Acupuncture or other alternative treatments for asthma?

Hi Rose. My doc says that the Buteyko method is nothing more thancounting your breathing and controlling the amount of time you breathin as compared to breathing out. Very easy to do on your own. Youbreathe in through your nose and out through pursed lips for doublethe amount of time. It is a good method to help control an attack andis also very helpful any time you feel stressed or are exertingyourself (like when exercising). I understand completely howfrustrating the steroids are. I have been on a steady 60mg/day dosagefor months now. I have full blown Cushings syndrome and a myriad ofother health issues directly caused by the steroids. We are currentlyworking on trying to step down my dosage very very gradually to findthe smallest dosage that will control me. However, it is obvious thatI am steroid dependent. My asthma doc and two other specialists havetold me that there is a small percentage of asthmatics who just cannot be controlled any other way. I have tried numerous herbs and allkinds of home remedies. The only thing that has been truly effectivefor me is the steroids and learning to control my breathing patterns.Madeline> >> > Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a kid, > > then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad and > > getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally > > controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episoderight > > now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught from my > > kids.> > > > I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at thispoint my > > husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'mwondering > > if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative > > therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs, > > breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is inL.A., > > so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa, > > by the way.> > > > Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to getting to > > know you all.> > > > > >>

[Guest guest]

Yes. It causes depression, anger, and mood swings. If you are not

already taking it ask your doc for Xanax. It is WONDERFUL!!!! My doc

had to talk me into taking it because I hate taking all these

medicines, but now I would fight if they tried to take it away (but

there is no chance of that. They are upping my dosage!) It will not

only help with the mood issues, but it will help with the physical

symptoms like the shakes too.

Madeline

> > >

> > > Hi everyone -- I'm , 42, in Los Angeles. I had asthma as a

kid,

> > > then a reprieve until about age 34, and since then it's been bad

and

> > > getting worse. I'm on lots of daily meds plus Xolair and generally

> > > controlled but am in the throes of a long and frustrating episode

> right

> > > now, following some kind of upper respiratory virus I caught

from my

> > > kids.

> > >

> > > I have always been a Western medicine kind of gal, but at this

> point my

> > > husband is encouraging me to try anything and everything. I'm

> wondering

> > > if anyone here has had experience and/or success with alternative

> > > therapies like acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, Chinese herbs,

> > > breathing exercises, etc. And if anyone out there has, and is in

> L.A.,

> > > so much the better -- I'm open to recommendations. I'm in Santa

> ,

> > > by the way.

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance for any help, and I'm looking forward to

getting to

> > > know you all.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>