Asthma Inhalers Can Have Nasty Side Effects, Try These Natural Remedies to Get Relief From Your Asthma

The symptoms of asthma can range from mild to severe. Most people will only experience occasional symptoms, although a few people will have problems most of the time.
The main symptoms of asthma are: wheezing, shortness of breath, a tight chest and coughing. These symptoms can some time be really frustrating.

In some cases inhalers can help, but sometime instead or among the positive effect can appear many nasty side effect of different medications. This side effect can worsen the situation and make the person who suffer from asthma suffer even more.

Luckily there are some natural remedies with which you can manage the symptoms without any side effects. At the same time by using them you will save money because they are cheaper than the traditional medicine.

These are some of the remedies that can help you:

Soaked Figs

This tasty fruit has the power to drain phlegm and ease your breathing. Their power is in the nutritional properties that they contain and can promote respiratory health.  Before consuming the figs you will have to wash them well and leave them all night soaked in a cup of water. In the morning eat the figs and drink the water from the cup before breakfast. It would be better if you manage to find organic figs.

A Teaspoon of Honey in Hot Water

The oldest natural remedy for asthma is definitely honey. Prepare nectar by mixing a teaspoon of honey in a hot water. Drink it three times during the day.

If you want to remove the phlegm and improve your sleep you can take a teaspoon of honey mixed with a teaspoon of cinnamon before going to bed.

A Variety of Herbs

Asthma herbal remedies can have different effects on different people. The reason for this might be the allergic reaction to certain herbs or some other existing conditions. So you ought to see a doctor before taking any herbal remedy.

People more often use these herbs for treating asthma :

• Coleus forshkholii,( a bronchidilator as well as medication for high blood pressure)
• Reishi mushroom (a powerful immune-building herb that strengthens the lungs), and
• Glycyrriza, (used for easing respiratory passages)

Heated Mustard Oil

Heated Mustard oil can be used as first aid when you have asthma attack. It will help you breath normally by clearing the respiratory passages.

Heat the oil to your liking together with a bit of camphor. After that rub it on your chest and upper back and massage gently. In order for it to provide sufficient relief from asthma you will have to do this several times a day.

There are also some other things that can help you manage asthma symptoms. Stress can make the symptoms even worse than they are, in order to reduce stress you can practice yoga. Healthy and organic food is also good for asthma relief as well as some mixtures of essential oils (e.g eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, bergamot and Roman chamomile).

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