Asthma
What is asthma?
Asthma is a hyper-reactive, inflammatory condition of the bronchial tubes which impair airway function. Dust, chemicals, antibodies, and exercise amongst others can initiate an attack.
How is asthma treated?
The safest approach to reducing or eliminating asthma attacks is to avoid known irritants or initiators, to create a personal environment containing purified (filtered) air, and to build a strong respiratory tract and balanced immune system. Important lifestyle changes such as stress reduction, exercise, plenty of sleep and clean air in the bedroom all make a big difference to quality of life for an asthmatic.
The immune system of most asthmatics is under pressure, not only from possible allergens, but also due to the consequences of the stress associated with acute/chronic ill health. Couple this with a weakened digestive system, possibly not able to cope adequately with proper absorption of nutrients, as a result of things like medications, food sensitivities and general gutdysbiosis, and the asthmatic is further compromised.
Are nutritional supplements of value?
Supplements help the asthmatic recover, and control future attacks. The following are of value: Vitamin C, selenium and other antioxidants; probiotics; fish oils and cod liver oil; MSM; magnesium (critical in helping to relax airways); multivitamins and Cellfood®.
Cellfood®
In a clinical trial on athletes at the University of Pretoria (2001) 35 drops of Cellfood® increased the oxygen uptake by 5%, and the ferritin levels by 31%, amongst others. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that is characterized by the difficulty in getting sufficient oxygen to the lungs. The benefits of these findings for the asthmatic are:
- An oxygen mineral supplement like Cellfood® assists with oxygenation and increases the oxygen saturation in the blood
- The increased ferritin levels (within normal parameters) can assist with the production of more red blood cells that are needed to transport oxygen to the different organs and cells
- Cellfood® boosts the immune system (antioxidant), and will therefore restrict free radical damage
- Cellfood® provides essential minerals like magnesium directly at cellular level
In conclusion, good food, a healthy lifestyle and targeted supplementation is a winning combination to help asthmatics reach a point of 'remission' where they can live normal lives with minimal drug intake, and maximum health.
