I'm going to start with the stuff on asthma (this is for my 6-year-old's sake). Mainly because I'm scared of this. I know, I can be a bit paranoid, but it's always good to be prepared!
"Pregnant women with adequate levels of vitamin D are less likely to have children with asthma and allergies at five years of age than those deficient in the sunshine vitamin."
"Breastfeeding appears to fight asthma and wheezing in early childhood."
"Omega 3s from fish, flax seed oils, and walnuts are anti-inflammatory."
"resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the skins of red grapes, may also lessen inflammation in asthma."
"'Vitamin C has been shown to help protect the bronchial airways and lungs' from cold temperatures, environmental toxins, pollens, smog, and viral and bacterial infections,"
(vitamin C rich foods include broccoli, strawberries, leafy greens, peppers, and tomatoes)
"Magnesium and calcium can help dilate bronchial muscles."
And, of course, enzymes are great for all bodily functions, including relief from asthmatic symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies that can be helpful for chronic asthma's mild attacks: Arsenicum, Bryonia, Ipecac, Lachesis, and Nat sulf. I don't know anything about these. In fact, I don't know much about homeopathy... but, supposedly it's safe and works for many things that you'd otherwise be using prescription medication for.
~tasteforlife October 2009, pg.52~
Tomorrow we'll learn more about Eczema and those all-important Omega's!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information on this blog is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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