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"Fragrant essential oils can be added to the purifier: their vapours are diffused by the fan and distributed throughout the room, refreshing the air for those with asthma, coughs, colds and nasal congestion. Aromatherapy product companies promote small models as alternatives to oil burners. As they have no naked flame, air purifiers can be left running unattended, particularly in a child's bedroom. The constant faint aroma of eucalyptus in particular, or essential oils such as wintergreen, menthol, lavender or camphor, wafting throughout your home has valuable preventive properties." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"How to Help Children with Viral Infections Feel Better Colds, coughs, and sore throats are usually caused by viruses. Unfortunately, antibiotics don't treat infections caused by viruses successfully. The only medicine that consistently works to treat viral infections is time. But telling parents that their children will be better in a few days is often not enough. It is hard for parents and doctors to watch children suffer. They want desperately to do something—anything—that will help to relieve the misery." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.) "We will mention cough suppressants and expectorants in the section on how to treat coughs. Antihistamines and decongestants have long been used to help relieve symptoms of colds. Histamine is a product of the immune response that commonly causes allergic symptoms, but is less important in causing the symptoms of colds. Decongestants cause blood vessels to constrict—if cells that line the nose are supplied with less blood, they are less able to make mucus." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.) "Celia is playful in the office, but coughs hard and brings up thick, yellow mucus. The doctor listens to Celia's lungs and says that they are clear. He explains to Celia's mother that Celia has a viral infection and that she doesn't need antibiotics. Celia's mother is insistent that Celia needs antibiotics, and again the doctor relents and prescribes Cefzil. After ten days of Cefzil, Celia has severe diarrhea with cramping. The cramping and diarrhea last for several days, preventing Celia from going to school." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.) "We will discuss the results of these studies in the sections under colds, coughs, and sore throats that follow. How to Help a Child with a Cold Feel Better Remember, many different kinds of viruses cause colds. These viruses cause the cells that line the nose, throat, and sometimes even the bronchial tubes to make a lot of fluid. Early in the course of the illness the fluid is thin and clear, but as the illness progresses the fluid can become thick and yellow or green." - Paul A. Offit, M.D.m Bonnie Fass-Offit, M.D. and Louis M. Bell, M.D., Breaking the Antibiotic Habit: A Parent's Guide to coughs, Colds, Ear Infections, and Sore Throats (Get the book.)

"ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING Your nose, the body's air-conditioner, can clear accumulated allergens, pollutants and irritants which clog your nasal cavities and respiratory tract, to give speedy relief from asthma attacks, dust sensitivities and stubborn coughs. Five minutes a day of alternate nostril breathing will clean out irritants, help you breathe better and strengthen your immunity to allergies. þ Place your index finger on your forehead between your eyebrows, with thumb on one side of your nose and bent middle finger on the other. þ Breathe in through both nostrils." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.) "His experiments showed visualising orange and eating orange-coloured fruit or vegetables were most favourable for asthma sufferers and for coughs, colds and bronchitis. Some colour therapists believe that various electromagnetic components of light are absorbed by the body which then emits its own aura of colours. An unbalanced pattern of aura vibrations indicates an unhealthy body. Colour therapy may not be as widely practised as other complementary healing modalities, but many therapists offer it as another way to promote physical wellbeing and emotional uplifting." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"It was often used for stomach and liver complaints, coughs, and female reproductive problems. Even the roots were eaten as a vegetable. The seeds were recommended as a coffee substitute in wartime and have a strong flavor similar to poppy seed oil. The therapeutic value of the seed oil is a more recent discovery. It is this seed oil and its essential fatty acid content that holds the most interest today in maintaining health and preventing disease." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Sometimes the asthma improves after the patient coughs up a considerable amount of mucus. However, untreated attacks may last for days and the effects can be severe and dangerous. If you suspect that you, or a member of your family, may have asthma you should discuss this with your doctor. When the diagnosis is asthma you will usually be given a prescription for a pharmaceutical drug to be taken during attacks and may also be prescribed a preventative that is taken regularly to keep airway inflammation to a minimum. You should use medication whenever an asthma attack occurs." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Moreover, Wild Lettuce is used in allying spasmodic coughs dependent on bronchial irritation Indications: • Insomnia and restlessness from overwork and stress • Spasmodic coughs from bronchial irritation Collection: Lactucarium is the name applied to the concentrated milky juice of several species of Lactuca. It can be collected through several time consuming methods. The first approach: clip the tops off a good-sized stand of Wild lettuce. Wait until the milky juice hardens slightly, and then scrape the milky beads off with a knife or razor blade." - Charles W. Kane, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest (Get the book.)

"Home Remedies Oranges, orange juice, and orange rind have been used as home remedies for a variety of conditions including coughs and the common cold, constipation, toothaches, cataracts, and anorexia. Orange is applied topically for acne. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HEART HEALTH: The Food and Drug Administration advises that "Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke." WEIGHT CONTROL: Fibers found in the white layer of an orange curb appetite and suppress hunger levels for up to four hours after eating." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "There are many sprays and inhalants on the market that contain mint and are promoted to relieve sore throats, toothaches, colds, coughs, laryngitis, bronchitis, nasal congestion, and inflammation of the mouth and throat. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HEART HEALTH: In a study where herbs and spices were examined for their potential to inhibit LDL cholesterol's conversion into the more harmful form, mint was one of the most effective. CANCER: Mint's phenolic phytochemicals may help prevent cancer. Fresh mint was found to have very strong scavenging activity." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Historically, flax has been used to relieve abdominal pains, coughs, boils, skin abscesses, and constipation. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HEART DISEASE: Women who added fifty grams of ground flaxseed each day for four weeks to their daily diet lowered their total cholesterol by nine percent and LDL ("bad") cholesterol by eighteen percent. Flaxseed also reduces inflammatory markers associated with increased risk for heart disease. PROSTATE CANCER: Lignans, a fiber compound found in flax, slowed tumor growth in prostate and breast cancer patients." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Home Remedies In Asia, the roots are often used for coughs, phlegm, and sore throats. It is believed that crushing a baked, blackened eggplant and applying it to teeth and gums will promote a healthy mouth. This concoction is also said to stop bleeding gums and nosebleeds. Eggplant has been used as an antidote for poisonous mushrooms, to reduce hemorrhoids, soothe burns, and relieve cold sores. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HEART HEALTH: An animal study in Japan found that an anthocyanin unique to eggplant peels had anti-heart disease attributes." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"V few drops of essential oils like eucalyptus or thyme in a hot bowl of water produce medicinal vapors that clear congestion and calm coughs. Plus, both eucalyptus and thyme have antimicrobial qualities that fight infections. • Sage Solution Used by Native Americans during purification rituals, white sage is also one of the best natural antibiotics to rub out infection and fight the flu. Make a white sage solution using 30 to 60 drops of tincture mixed with warm water. Either drink the brew as a tea or gargle with it." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "One of the more frustrating kinds of coughs occurs when you're going to bed, sliding into the sheets. Something about going horizontal kick-starts the cough—and you think you'll never get to sleep. Homeopathic medicine offers a specific remedy for the "horizontal hack": Drosera (6C). Take it once an hour for up to five hours, when your symptoms have just started. Then, stay with it twice a day for four days. • A Slippery Lozenge Slippery elm bark is the herbal prescription for taking a tickle out of your throat." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Thyme may help prevent infection and worsening of nagging coughs. Although you probably have dried thyme in your spice rack, herbalists suggest brewing fresh or dried leaves into a tea, and sipping it throughout the day until the cough is tamed. • Homemade Expectorant If you're looking for a cough remedy that is powerful enough to work quickly and yet is gentle enough for children, herbalists recommend anise, or aniseed. Taken in tea form, it adds a little anesthetic quality to the remedy. Simply heat the seeds or leaves in water, let steep for several minutes, then strain the leaves and sip." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "In the near future, we can foresee that many more people will experiment with herbal medicines for everyday ailments like coughs, colds, sore throats, menstrual problems, minor cuts, scrapes and burns. In such cases, natural herbal remedies may be as effective, no more expensive, and have fewer side effects than conventional over-the-counter drugs. For information on sources, contact: American Botanical Council P.O. Box 144345 Austin, TX 78714 512-926-4900 (tel) 512-926-2345 (fax) www.herbalgram.org Herb Research Foundation 1007 Pearl St." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Richard Irwin, chairman of a cough guidelines committee for the American College of Chest Physicians, says over-the-counter cough syrups contain combinations of drugs that have never been proven to treat coughs! How on God's green earth then have the drug companies been able to market these as ways to treat coughs? Answer: they paid off the politicians and the people at the FDA. Open up your eyes folks, this is happening every day. Again, the FDA lies to us and the drug companies lie to us." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"The Merck Manual) Should one soothe coughs, stimulate coughs, or suppress coughs? As with all holistic approaches, it is always preferable to focus on the underlying cause of a cough, as removing the cause will also alleviate the cough. In the sections that follow, we will discuss a number of different approaches and remedies for treating coughs. Always select the appropriate approach for the individual's unique case. The key to treatment is achieving a correct balance among the various stimulating, demulcent, antimicrobial, and antitussive herbs available." - David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG, Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine (Get the book.)

"It is known, for example, that infections cause 15-20% of human cancers and have been strongly implicated in conditions as diverse as heart disease, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, atherosclerosis, as well as the coughs and colds more commonly associated with infection. Nevertheless, for reasons that remain unknown, it is often easier to accept lifestyle as a cause for ulcers or cancer, than infection. 'Thousands more probably suffered and died over a similar period because cervical cancer was treated as bad luck rather than a preventable sexually transmitted disease,' continues Ewald." - Jacky Law, Big Pharma: Exposing the Global Healthcare Agenda (Get the book.) "The medical problems included severe postoperative wound pain, seasickness, headaches, coughs and anxiety. Other biological processes known to be affected by placebos include rheumatoid and degenerative arthritis, blood-cell count, respiratory rates, vasomotor function, peptic ulcers, hay fever, hypertension and spontaneous remission of warts.10 How the placebo works is the subject of endless discussion." - Jacky Law, Big Pharma: Exposing the Global Healthcare Agenda (Get the book.)

"For coughs... •Antimonium Tartaricum...This is important for people who have very loose, rattling sounds in their chest during or after a cold. The cough is moist and the person coughs to expel mucus but finds that it remains. This remedy helps the type of cough that elderly people get in winter, the type that lasts all season. As with the other remedies, if this one does not help, it is advisable to consult with a health professional. •Dulcamara...Dulcamara is needed for coughs that get worse when weather begins to turn cold and damp." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments (Get the book.)

"BORAGINIS HERBA In folk medicine, Borage is used as a sequestering and mucilaginous agent for coughs and throat illnesses. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory agent for kidney and bladder disorders, as an astringent and as a substance for treating rheumatism. Preparations using Borage are also used for blood purification and dehydration, for the prevention of chest and peritoneal inflammation, rheumatism of the joints, as a pain-relieving, cardiotonic, sedative, sudorific and performance-enhancing agent, as well as for phlebitis and menopausal complaints." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Ginger—Tea is the best form for coughs, and is faster, safer, and less expensive than the chemical expectorants found in OTC cough remedies. According to herb expert Rob McCaleb, the Chinese draw a distinction between the action of dried and fresh ginger for different conditions; either is okay for stomach conditions, but dried and powdered ginger is essential for coughs. The taste of ginger also stimulates secretions that help bronchial congestion, so capsules are not the best choice for coughs.7 Honeysuckle flower—A Chinese herb, mildly relaxing and cooling." - Robyn Landis, Herbal Defense (Get the book.)

"The Egyptians and the Greeks recognized the licorice herb's benefits in treating coughs and lung d lsease. It's the second most prescribed herb in China, following ginseng. Licorice Root Soothes the Throat and Lungs The most common medical use for licorice is for supporting upper respiratory tract health. It's known for its soothing effect on inflamed mucous membranes. Licorice root, when mixed with water or used in cough drops, soothes mucous membranes like those found in the throat, lung, and bronchial tubes." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"A Wonderful Remedy For Asthmatic Allergy Night coughs! "Quite by accident," Mrs. B.C. continues, "I discovered a marvelous remedy for those awful asthmatic, allergy coughs or children's hacky night coughs. My little girl awoke late one night coughing in a way that I was sure would keep us up with her all night long. "I happened to have some comfrey tea on the stove that had been sitting there most of the day with the leaves still in it. About a quarter to half a cup with a teaspoon of honey to sweeten it had her back asleep in IS minutes. That was the end of the coughing spell." - Rex Adams, Miracle Medicine Foods (Get the book.)

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