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"And clubbed nails often go hand in hand with clubbed fingers (see Chapter 7), a common sign found in people with serious lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Nails That Curve Upward If the sides of your nails curl upward, commonly called spooning, it can signal a nutritional deficiency, such as of iron or vitamin B12, which can cause anemia. And spooning—medically known as koilonychia—is a nail sign of such systemic disorders as Raynaud's disease (see Chapter 7 and Blue Nails, above) and lupus. (See Butterfly Mask, below and Appendix I." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"REDUCED COUGH WITH PHLEGM: A study conducted in Singapore found an association between increased dietary fiber from fruit and reduced risk of certain types of lung disease. There was an inverse relationship between cough with phlegm and fruits particularly high in flavonoids, such as quercetin and catechins found in pears. WEIGHT LOSS: A study found that diets high in fruits, such as pears and apples, helped women between the ages of 30 and 50 to lose weight. After 12 weeks, those women who ate pears and apples lost on average over three pounds." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Selenosis can lead to neurological damage and in extreme cases result in lung disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and even death. DANGER SIGN Although very rare, garlic breath can be a dead giveaway of arsenic poisoning, especially if the person also complains of a metallic taste.This is a medical emergency. URINE- OR AMMONIA-SMELLING BREATH Breath that smells like pee or window cleaner is hard to ignore, at least by others. And that's a good thing. Urine- or ammonia-smelling breath can be a warning sign of kidney disease or even life-threatening chronic kidney failure." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "Though looking at yellow eyes, red noses, and blue lips may horrify us, we shouldn't turn away, because these unattractive anomalies may reveal important clues to serious underlying conditions, such as liver or lung disease. While the head contains the brain, the torso holds all of our other vital organs: the heart, stomach, liver, kidneys, breasts, and reproductive system. These body parts produce many subtle and easily ignored body signs that can sometimes signal serious disorders." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Preterm infants have been shown to be deficient in vitamin A, which may predispose them to development of chronic lung disease.52 Healthy pregnant women who developed preeclampsia were shown to be deficient in vitamin A (but not beta-carotene).53 Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and/or protein spilling into the urine. To avoid complications, supplementation with no more than 6,000 units of vitamin A is optimal and recommended." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Emphysema and Chronic ^ nchitis (chronic obstructive lung disease) S& chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two different lung disorders, which often occur in combination and result in obstruction of the airways. When bronchitis and emphysema occur together, the condition is called chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD—formerly called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD). Chronic bronchitis is characterized by excessive production of mucus in the bronchial passages, and it is sometimes associated with chronic infection and/or asthma." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"British population for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, myocardial infarction,, stroke, lung disease, and cancer." England spends about 40% per capita of the United States total on health care. Yet the authors conclude that "Americans are much sicker than the English."34 Thus, do we learn a painful lesson: we are not healthier than others, though we spend an inordinate amount of time and money looking for our diseases in their earliest stages, and though we take more than our share of prescription drugs, few of which do much good. These findings are a national scandal." - Gerald E. Markle and Frances B. McCrea, What If Medicine Disappeared? (Get the book.)

"Sedentary lifestyle (people who exercise regularly, but not late at night, sleep better and more deeply than those who don't) Menopause Pain Medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS, lung disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and degenerative brain disease." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"It can also lead to other conditions such as: stroke, lung disease, chronic bronchitis, miscarriages, underweight babies, sudden infant death syndrome (sids), meningitis, and osteoporosis. Over 4,000 different chemical compounds, including heavy metals and pesticides, have so far been found in tobacco smoke. More than 50 of these are known carcinogens and others are suspected mutagens which can cause harmful changes in the genetic material of living cells.12 Visible tobacco smoke represents only about 5 to 8 percent of the chemicals released from a burning cigarette. The rest are invisible." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Malnutrition is most likely to occur during periods of rapid growth when nutritional requirements are high, during pulmonary exacerbations, and with increased severity of lung disease. Growth impairment and abnormalities in the biochemical markers of nutritional status as well as clinical symptoms of malnutrition all have been reported in patients with CF. Historically, malnutrition in patients with CF was thought to represent either an inherent consequence of disease process or a physiologic adaptation to advanced pulmonary disease." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "The onset and rate of progression of CF lung disease are not well understood but appear to vary widely among individuals [8-10]. Other complications may occur as the disease progresses. For example, glucose intolerance and diabetes mellitus may develop [11, 12], and about 15% of adults with CF develop diabetes requiring insulin therapy [13]. Because of focal biliary cirrhosis, up to 5% of CF patients develop overt liver disease in adolescence or adulthood [13, 14]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "However, vitamin K deficiency is likely to develop in CF patients with severe cholestatic liver disease, short-bowel syndrome, and lung disease requiring frequent antibiotic use [103-105]. 4. Minerals Minerals of concern in CF include sodium, calcium, and phosphorus. Sodium is of concern in CF patients because of its abnormally high content in the sweat. In hot climates, salt depletion can be catastrophic, leading to severe hypona-tremic dehydration and shock [106, 107]. Therefore, sodium requirement may be considerably higher for CF patients than for normal individuals." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"It is a lung disease, pronounced brong-kee-ECK-tah-sis. Infants and older children get it more often than adults, but adults get it, too. Unless there are complications, it is not serious. But it can be a lifestyle problem. Bronchiectasis is a relatively rare condition that affects the lungs. In this disorder, the "I can't tell you what bronchial tubes become enlarged and distended, forming pockets where infection may y gather. The walls themselves are damaged, which results in impairment to the lung's a difference those complex cleaning system." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Infants, the elderly, and people with heart or lung disease are more prone to complications. • Feeling lethargic and tired • Sore throat • Cough • Feeling under the weather and rundown SYMPTOMS TREATMENT GOAL • An elevated temperature (above 98.6°F) It is usually possible to treat flu at home. Stay in bed and get as much rest as possible. A bad attack of flu can last for up to two weeks. It is not unusual to feel extreme fatigue for a couple of weeks afterwards. Both conventional and complementary therapies aim to relieve symptoms and encourage recovery as quickly as possible." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Because breathing affects all of our organs, clues to lung disease are often evident in faraway places, like your fingertips. When the fingertips of corresponding digits of opposite hands are directly opposed (see illustration), fingernail to fingernail, a small diamond-shaped "window" is apparent between the nailbeds. If this window is obliterated, then you have clubbing of your fingers and need to check out possible causes, especially in the lungs, heart, and intestines." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Amla is used in treatments for allergies, anemia, asthma, bleeding gums, bronchitis, cancer, colds, colitis, constipation, debility, diabetes, dysuria, flatulence, gastritis, gingivitis, gout, hair loss, heart palpitations, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, hypertension, indigestion, jaundice, liver weakness, lung disease, osteoporosis, prematurely graying hair, scurvy, spleen weakness, tuberculosis, vertigo, vision weakness, and yeast infection. It is also used to encourage convalescence and to prevent wrinkles." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"How does that relate to lung disease? Well, certain illnesses can mimic the effects of being unfit, but, unfortunately, at much lower levels of exertion than simple exercise, so that even crossing a room, getting the mail, or doing a lap around the coffee table can lead to major huffing and puffing. To understand all of the ways that damage to your lungs can keep you from having a good air-exchange rate, it will help to think about the structure of lungs (see Figure 6.1)." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"This study examined the vitamin A levels of infants born at less than 32 weeks gestational age with and without chronic lung disease. Results showed that infants with chronic lung disease had significantly lower vitamin A levels on days 21 to and days 31 to 40; and levels were less than 60% of the lowest acceptable levels. —V. Chan, et al., "Vitamin A Levels and Feeding Practice in Neonates With and Without Chronic lung disease," Journal of Perinat Medicine, 21(3), 1993, p. 205-210." - Gary Null, Ph.D., The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing (Get the book.)

"An apple a day keeps asthma at bay You can lower your chances of lung disease and even make your lungs work better just by eating a few vegetables and a little fruit each day - especially apples. That's the conclusion of two British studies on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which can be caused by asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. A survey of heavy smokers revealed that eating just a portion of vegetables a day reduced the risk of COPD by almost half, and that one and a half portions of fruit, particularly apples, helped almost as much." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "It is a long-term lung disease caused by inflammation of the airways, which become sensitive and tighten up, making it difficult to breathe. Triggers for asthma attacks include allergens, other airborne irritants, respiratory infections, and exertion. Who gets it? More than 25 million Americans - 2 million over age 65 — have had asthma during their lifetime. Asthma can occur at any age but often develops in childhood. It may go away and come back later in life. What are the symptoms?" - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"During my tenure as a medical student, the big rage was a yearly chest x-ray for early detection of lung disease, especially cancer. I, for one, never liked the idea of being radiated, but medical students at the time were required to have yearly chest x-rays. I invented some clever ways to avoid it, but as far as I know, all my classmates dutifully allowed their bodies to be radiated annually for some absurd policy. I also avoided all dental x-rays. I just didn't trust the medical profession." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Most IVDUs are dying of lung disease, just as they were dying of lung disease 30, 40, or 50 years ago. Dr. Polly Thomas, of the New York City Health Department, has stated publicly that an IVDU with pneumonia or tuberculosis and HIV antibodies would be counted as an "AIDS" case, under the assumption that HIV was the sole cause — however, if the same IVDU had pneumonia but no HIV antibodies, it would be assumed that the drugs were the cause.12 He would be just one more junkie with lung disease. An IVDU with TB and HIV has "AIDS"; an IVDU with TB but no HIV has TB!" - John Lauritsen, The AIDS War: Propaganda, Profiteering and Genocide from the Medical-Industrial Complex (Get the book.)

"They are wracked with arthritis, cataracts, macular degeneration, detached retinas, bursitis, tendonitis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, chronic lung disease, kidney failure, heart disease, poor circulation, vertigo, digestive problems, poor hearing, aching muscles, fatigue, and poor immunity. In essence, they are in terrible shape, with many just barely hanging on. The reason they are living longer, statistically, is that the medical profession is keeping people alive by using powerful medications, electronic gadgets, and surgery; that is, we won't let them die." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Whether the smoke you're breathing is from your own cigarette or someone else's, it ages your arteries, increases your risk of heart and lung disease, weakens your immune system, and promotes cancer. YOU Tool: Quit Smoking 1. Start walking thirty minutes every day-no excuses, every day. Start this on day one: one month before quitting. 2. Talk to your doctor about getting prescriptions for bupropion* 100-milligram tablets and nicotine patches (21 - or 22-milligram patches if you have a one-pack-a-day habit). Ask your doctor for adjustments if you smoke more than one pack a day." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"A person deficient in alpha-1 antitrypsin is therefore much more susceptible to lung disease, especially emphysema. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency most commonly appears in newborn infants and is characterized by jaundice, swelling of the abdomen, and poor feeding. However, the disease may also develop in late childhood or even in adulthood. In such cases, symptoms may include fatigue, poor appetite, swelling of the abdomen and legs, or abnormal results on liver tests. Considerations Q There is no current cure for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The good news is that many men with this condition who suffer from infertility may be able to father children with the help of advanced reproductive technologies. And with testosterone treatment, men with Klinefelter's can grow hair and have a better sex life to boot. LOSING EYEBROWS OR EYELASHES If you notice that your previously lush lashes or bushy brows are nowhere to be seen, it may be another unfortunate sign of aging. But eyelash loss—known med- SPEAKING OF SIGNS A hairy body, and arms stiff with bristles, give promise of a manly soul." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"In one study, administeting L-camitine (2 grams, 3 times per day for 7 days) increased the exercise tolerance of patients with chronic lung disease." In another study, serum concentrations of coenzyme Q10 were lower in patients with COLD than in healthy individuals. Administeting coenzyme Q10 (90 mg per day for 8 weeks) to these patients significantly increased the amount of time the patients could exercise on a treadmill." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Respiratory Effects: A 17-year-old male high-school student died of rapidly progressive inflammatory lung disease that developed hours after smoking a clove cigarette. The student was recovering from a lower respiratory infection at the time. The California Department of Health Service and Centers for Disease Control collected 110 cases of clove cigarette toxicity by 1984, two of which were fatal. Clove cigarettes have been reported to cause acute respiratory problems in humans that rapidly progress to hemorrhagic pulmonary edema or pneumonia (Guidotti et al, 1987)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"To treat chronic bronchitis: When bronchitis occurs in smokers, or ex smokers with chronic lung disease, treatment involves taking antibiotics and using an inhaler. Ampicillin, cephalosporins, tetracylines, sulfonamides, and azithromycin are the antibiotics commonly used. These are prescribed, along with an inhaler that relaxes the lungs and eases breathing. Preventive measures: To prevent bronchitis from recurring, identify and eliminate allergens from your diet and the immediate environment. Dairy is a food that is commonly associated with respiratory problems." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "In patients who do not smoke or have lung disease, bronchitis will usually resolve without medical therapy. Rest, fluids, and deep-breathing practices will help ease symptoms. High doses of vitamin C may also be ^ helpful. Occasionally, coughing can interfere with sleep. In these cases, a non-sedating cough suppressant such as benzoate is effective. The cough should be allowed if it is tolerable as it helps to eliminate the virus. Inhalers such as albuterol are sometimes prescribed, but not generally in routine and uncomplicated cases." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

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