In the US alone, there are as many as 20 million people estimated to be suffering from asthma. The worldwide asthmatic population is also a sizeable one, and large number of individuals suffers from blockage and swelling of the airways, which can make it extremely tough for sufferers to live a normal existence. Both young and old people suffer from this breathing problem and there is unfortunately no proper medical treatment for this disease. However, naturopathy treatment of asthma includes the use of completely natural methods to offer a better lifestyle to patients. It can modulate the patients’ immune system and also lower the inflammatory response related to asthma attacks. It does so in the following ways:

Many naturopathy India centers use steam therapy for controlling asthma attacks. Although it is best to have access to a steam room, patients may be taught steam therapy to perform even at home. Patients are asked to pour boiling hot water into a container bucket or take a hot shower. Sufferers have to put a towel on their head and lean on the boiling water bucket. The effect can be enhanced by adding leaves of Eucalyptus into a bucket in order to free the nasal passage and clear the mucus.

Dietary Changes 

Changes in the diet can also be useful for asthma patients. Practitioners of naturopathy in India recommend reducing sugars and dairy for lowering the symptoms of asthma, particularly in case of congestion or tightness in chest. Patients are advised to consume foods rich in bio-flavonoids and Vitamin C, such as peel, citrus fruit, papaya, chili, goji berries, onions, capsicum, pineapple, kiwifruit and berries.

Herbal Therapy

In naturopathy centre, patients are also recommended to use herbs which can modulate the immunity and curb the inflammatory response which arise due to asthma attacks. Ginseng and Licorice are two of the main Asian herbs used for natural remedy of asthma. These can have a long-time effect if consumed in a consistent manner.

Natural Air and Sun exposure

In many naturopathy centers in india, you can find naturopathic practitioners advising sufferers to take a walk in fresh air every morning and indulge in moderate exercises. This can open up blocked airways, just like anti-asthma inhalers work. Exercise can also release hormones called endorphins, which can reduce stress – a major trigger factor for asthma. Sun exposure can help the skin to get Vitamin D in a natural manner, which can boost the immunity.