Asthma

Asthma:

• Asthma is a condition in which the air passages in the lungs suddenly contract • This reduces amount of air that can pass, making breathing difficult

Symptoms to look for:

• Breathlessness • Pressure in the chest • Cough

Causes:

• Allergic asthma is a result of body's reaction to allergens like

o Dust o Smoke o Drugs o Pollution

• Causes of Non allergic asthma

o Fear o Anxiety o Stress o Excessive consumption of processed food o High salt intake o Low intake of omega 3 fatty acids and anti oxidants o Genetic factors

Natural home remedy using honey:

1. Fill a saucer with honey 2. Hold it beneath the nose and inhale 3. This helps to ease the breathing

Natural home remedy using fenugreek seeds, ginger and honey:

1. Take 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds 2. Mix in 1 L of water 3. Let it simmer for 30 min 4. Strain the liquid 5. Crush ginger to make 2 tsp of ginger paste 6. Press the paste on a sieve and extract juice 7. Add ginger juice to the strained liquid 8. Add 1 tsp of honey 9. Mix well 10. Drink 1 glass of the mixture every morning

Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberry powder and honey:

1. Take 2 tsp of Indian gooseberry powder 2. You may de-seed and crush 1 Indian gooseberry and use it in place of the powder 3. Mix 1 tsp of honey 4. Have this once every morning

Tips:

• Breathe in clean air • Wear a cloth mask • Stay away from identified allergens • Avoid pets which have feathers or fur