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		<title>The Basic Facts Of Allergy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:58:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are more then ten million Americans who have an allergy to pollen alone, this is about one in every five people in the United States. <a href="http://www.methedoctor.com/allergies.htm"><b> Allergy</b></a> suffers have a disorder in their immune system, this is what makes the symptoms.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over 10 million Americans suffer from allergies to pollen alone, which equals out to approximately one in every five people. <a href="http://www.methedoctor.com/allergies.htm" target="_blank"><strong> Allergy</strong></a> suffers have a disorder in their immune system, this is what makes the symptoms.</p>
<p>Many people are allergic to dust, pollen , nuts, and bumble bees and they are so sensitive to these allergies that the allergy could become life threatening and turn into an anaphlyactic reaction if it doesn&#8217;t get treated immediately.</p>
<p>There are less allergens that are found in the air of hoter dryer climates, and in humid and cooler climates there are considerably more allergens. Another time when there are a lot of allergens in the air is in the spring and early summer this is because plants and trees are budding helping pollen to be thrown into the air.</p>
<p>Antihistamines, decongestants, and also nasal spray are medical treatments that help ward off some of the uncomfortableness of allergies.</p>
<p>But any expert in the allergy field will say that the best way to treat the allergy is to stay away form it. Inside of your home you should look into using an air cleaner that has a HEPA filter.</p>
<p>HEPA filters eliminate almost all dust, and pollen from the air. Anybody who is allergic to smoke an activated carbon filter works great.</p>
<p>Allergies can cause many different symptoms and they do effect lifestyles, ask anybody you know with an allergy. There are some new products that are now available to help with the allergy problem. More and more people in the United States are being tested for allergies and the out come reveals that more then fifty five percent are allergic to at least one allergen.</p>
<p>So with this said if you are a suffer to seem that you will at least be able to find somebody that is ready to talk about the problem you both suffer from.</p>
<p>Angela Johnson comes from Paris, France. She has written several articles on Health Guide . You may want to check out her other guide on <a href="http://www.methedoctor.com/milk-allergy.htm">milk allergy</a> tips, and <a href="http://www.methedoctor.com/allergies-epinephrine-injection.htm">allergies epinephrine injection</a> guide!</p>
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		<title>Down Alternatives For Bedding and Pillows Reduce Allergy Issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawna Gilberts</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sleeping through the night peacefully and comfortably demands a high quality pillow. Our heads and necks benefit from the support of a pillow. Without one, the muscles in the head and neck region can become sore and tired overnight. The degree of hardness or softness is also important. Hard pillows press on the scalp uncomfortably whereas overly soft ones again don't provide enough support.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sleeping through the night peacefully and comfortably demands a high quality pillow. Our heads and necks benefit from the support of a pillow. Without one, the muscles in the head and neck region can become sore and tired overnight. The degree of hardness or softness is also important. Hard pillows press on the scalp uncomfortably whereas overly soft ones again don&#8217;t provide enough support.</p>
<p>Finally, even if the pillow is quite comfortable, the kind of fill can become a repository for allergy-inducing irritants. These irritants lead to red, itchy eyes and congested passageways that take away from our sleep.</p>
<p>One of the major causes of allergies is the dust mite which inhabits the fill of down pillows and comforters. These mites are so small they&#8217;re invisible to the eye. They survive in the feather fill by feeding off our tiny skin flakes that have settled into the down. The problem arises when the dust mite excretes a biological molecule that sets off the immune systems of many people. The &#8220;phantom&#8221; symptoms are not in response to a disease, but rather the perception of one caused by down alternatives.</p>
<p>Nowadays we are lucky that we can go for a down alternative pillow to alleviate allergy symptoms. Such pillows don&#8217;t contain down fill that attract dust mites. Moreover, they are more economical than expensive goose feathers. Roughly speaking, the down alternatives can be classified into three kinds of pillows. The first is the natural kind, largely dominated by silk. The second are the polyester synthetic down alternatives such as the famous Primaloft. The third is a space-age type foam, an example of which is Tempur-Pedic.</p>
<p>The silk natural down alternatives have an enthusiastic following due to its natural hypoallergenic properties, light weight but high warmth rating. In fact, silk is the fill of choice for many on the Asian continent. The drawback is that the price point of silk is quite high, comparable to down or more expensive.</p>
<p>Gel fiber synthetic pillows are likely to be the second most used fill after down. Recent improvements in the technology of polyester fibers means that they can be made almost like down, i.e. very warm but also very light and fluffy. In fact, ski clothes and sleeping bags are often stuffed with gel fiber synthetics. The consumer should be aware that the polyester fills which are best are also the most expensive. The most expensive being usually manufactured by a specialist company and licensed to various secondary industries.</p>
<p>Pillows are generally two component objects made of fabric and fill. A modern type of pillow is a single component object shaped from a single piece of dense memory foam. Memory foam was invented by NASA Ames for seating material in flight craft. In recent years, it has become cheap enough to incorporate into household bedding. Its comfort lies in its property of conforming to the curves of your head and neck. However, pillows made from memory foam have been reported to emit a unsettling chemical odor.</p>
<p>Additional resources provided for <a href="http://www.downalternatives.org">down alternative comforters</a> can be found here. Readers wishing to know more can browse over to learn about <a href="http://www.downalternatives.org/down-alternative-blankets/">down alternative blanket</a>.</p>
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		<title>Recovery Tips: 5 Essentials For Bronchitis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:14:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tree caused by constant irritation to smoke, dust, pollen, chemicals, or floating particles that an individual is often exposed to and can also be caused by viral infection due to the advancement of common respiratory problems like cold or flu to the lower respiratory organs causing hypersensitivity and inflammation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tree caused by constant irritation to smoke, dust, pollen, chemicals, or floating particles that an individual is often exposed to and can also be caused by viral infection due to the advancement of common respiratory problems like cold or flu to the lower respiratory organs causing hypersensitivity and inflammation.</p>
<p>To prevent the worsening of your condition, you are going to need to be extra careful to be able to eliminate the condition as early as you can. Besides using conventional medicines, you can speed up the process of recovery by following these simple home remedy tips:</p>
<p>Rest: as with any condition, plenty of rest is always advised. In fact, some health issues arise from not being able to get enough rest. Your body needs to recharge so your immune system can work at full capacity in fighting the infection. With resting, you can achieve relief much quicker.</p>
<p>Warm water with diluted salt: Salt diluted in warm water is perfect for gargling to relieve the inflammation in the throat; thinning out the mucus that accumulated in the process and making them easy to expel. The more mucus you can get out of your system, the better you are going to feel. Don&#8217;t overdo the gargling as the salt may do some damage on your soft tissues.</p>
<p>Ginger: Besides being a common kitchen ingredient, ginger has been used in various home remedies &#8211; most of them for different respiratory ailments. Tea mixed with honey and ginger can help soothe sore throats. Ginger isn&#8217;t only effective for bronchitis; it can also deal with any fevers and chills that you may be having.</p>
<p>Drink a lot of fluids: Increasing your fluid intake when you have bronchitis can help thin out mucus and make it easier to cough out along with viruses or allergens that may be irritating your respiratory system.</p>
<p>Hygiene: Your immune system will be too busy fighting the battle inside your body. Stop enemy reinforcements from coming in. Otherwise, your antibodies will be overwhelmed. Wash your hands, bring a sanitizer if possible, wear facemasks, or stay clear from people that appear to be sicker than you are. Extra precautionary measures should be taken to prevent your condition from worsening.</p>
<p>Bronchitis must be dealt with immediately upon offset. Letting it slide will cause great damage to your respiratory system later in your life. The earlier you act, the more you can prevent the damage from being done. Most cases of bronchitis are results of ignored irritation. When you think you already have the respiratory complication, try following the quick treatments for bronchitis and see how you can make a difference.</p>
<p>In search for excellent advice on <a href="http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/quick-curement-for-bronchitis.html/">quick curement for bronchitis</a> curement which could be help you to cure asthma quick? Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/">http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com</a> and get your free 10-day mini-ecourse immediately.</p>
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		<title>Alternative Asthma Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Sue Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asthma has gained widespread attention due to its recent increase in prevalence in children. Research shows that it is affecting 5.5 million children and 17 million people in the United States alone. Asthma is a chronic or long-lasting disease. It is suggested that a child has a chance to outgrow asthma when he or she reaches a certain age. But there is always a chance of recurrence. Today, there is still no cure for asthma. There are only treatments. Science continues to research in hopes of finding a cure for it. At the moment, there are existing medications and a few home remedies to help you alleviate your asthma symptoms.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asthma has gained widespread attention due to its recent increase in prevalence in children. Research shows that it is affecting 5.5 million children and 17 million people in the United States alone. Asthma is a chronic or long-lasting disease. It is suggested that a child has a chance to outgrow asthma when he or she reaches a certain age. But there is always a chance of recurrence. Today, there is still no cure for asthma. There are only treatments. Science continues to research in hopes of finding a cure for it. At the moment, there are existing medications and a few home remedies to help you alleviate your asthma symptoms.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that before you go out and try any of the alternative medications or treatments, proper research must always be done to ensure your safety. If you are really interested in trying out any, search for all the information that you can about the technique and then ask your doctor if it will work for you.</p>
<p>Here are a few of the most commonly-used alternative medicines.</p>
<p>Acupuncture: Acupuncture involves stimulating specific points of the body with long needles in order to improve health and well being. Studies using acupuncture to treat asthma have been mixed, some showing benefits and others not.</p>
<p>Herbal Medicine: Herbalism is the use of plants or plant products in the treatment of medical conditions like asthma. The theory behind this is that there may be plants that have specific properties which can control inflammation and relieve asthma symptoms. While some of the herbal medications that exist may work, some actually have side effects or may not work well along with the prescribed medications that are given.</p>
<p>Breathing Exercises: Breathing techniques such as the Buteyko Method and the Pranayama helps alleviate asthma symptoms by power of breathing alone. The Buteyko Method was recently accepted as an effective asthma-relieving practice.</p>
<p>Homeopathy: Homeopathy is an alternative approach to medicine. It is believed that any natural substance can benefit the health if they are prepared in special ways and used in small amounts.</p>
<p>There are actually a lot more alternative techniques that are available, but as with any alternative medication, it should be treated as a supplement rather than a replacement. When looking for an alternative medication it is important to keep in mind one thing above all else; your safety, never try to go ahead without your doctors input.</p>
<p>Johnson Star was a former asthma sufferer for 20 years. For additional detailed instructions and help on <a href="http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com">ways to get rid of asthma</a>, be sure to visit www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com if you want to get rid of asthma and allergy once by subscribing to his 10-day FREE mini-ecourse right now.</p>
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		<title>Allergic Asthma Treatment: Defining Allergic Asthma</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Sue Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a chronic condition characterized mainly by shortness of breath. This is due to a variety of factors that include narrowing or inflammation of the airways, and accumulation of mucus. Asthma can be developed through different factors, some of which are: exposure to environments that cause respiratory infections, and it can be inherited.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asthma is a chronic condition characterized mainly by shortness of breath. This is due to a variety of factors that include narrowing or inflammation of the airways, and accumulation of mucus. Asthma can be developed through different factors, some of which are: exposure to environments that cause respiratory infections, and it can be inherited.</p>
<p>Asthma is normally a steady-state type of condition. The onset of it where the airways become narrowed is called an asthma attack, episode, or flare up. Most asthma attacks are due to inadvertently inhaling airborne triggers. These particles irritate the lungs or airways upon contact. Thus, the reaction causes the asthmatic to experience the shortness of breath. Most of the time, a whistling sound known as wheezing, is heard.</p>
<p>Asthma symptoms are also present in the long list of allergic reactions. A non-asthmatic may experience an asthma attack upon accidental inhaling of an allergen. Allergic reactions typically involve swelling; most often in the face. Severe allergic reactions may cause internal swelling that reach the larynx. If this happens, breathing is impaired. Allergic reactions may also cause mucus release in the lungs. All of these symptoms are collectively called allergic asthma.</p>
<p>Molds, pollen, pets, and dust mites are well known asthma triggers. These same substances are the most-common of all inhaled allergens. With allergy, trigger avoidance is a must. Since asthma has other triggers, allergen avoidance is not enough for asthmatics. Asthma-exclusive triggers include smoke, fumes, and strong odors.</p>
<p>Medications for allergic asthma are similar to those in bronchial asthma. These include fast-acting bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medicines. Epinephrine is mainly used for allergy, but is administered for severe cases of asthma attacks. Immunotherapy, the closest to a cure to allergy as we can get, is also recommended for asthma. Note that immunotherapy does not work for food allergies. If youre thinking about it for curing your asthma, check with your doctor first.</p>
<p>Eddy Kong used to be an asthma sufferer for 20 years. For additional detailed instructions and latest help on <a href="http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/">allergic asthma treatment</a>, be sure to visit http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/, and get your FREE 10-day mini-ecourse right now.</p>
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		<title>Why Inhalers Work Best For Asthma</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is the chronic respiratory condition where the lungs get inflamed and the airways get narrowed. The constriction of the airways causes shortness of breath, chest tightness and/or pains, coughing, and wheezing. Wheezing is a subject of much misconception. While wheezing is present in mild to acute asthma, it may be absent in severe asthma since the airflow would be hindered enough for any wheezing sound to be produced.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asthma is the chronic respiratory condition where the lungs get inflamed and the airways get narrowed. The constriction of the airways causes shortness of breath, chest tightness and/or pains, coughing, and wheezing. Wheezing is a subject of much misconception. While wheezing is present in mild to acute asthma, it may be absent in severe asthma since the airflow would be hindered enough for any wheezing sound to be produced.</p>
<p>Asthma has a steady state. In this steady state, the asthmatic can continue living a normal life. Occasional nighttime coughing may occur, but nothing that an inhaler cannot take care of. But asthma, when left unchecked, gets worse without being known. The asthmatic may feel perfectly fine without realizing that the airways are starting to constrict; inhaling airborne irritants speeds up the process of asthma exacerbation.</p>
<p>Asthma triggers include, but are not limited to, smoke, dust, pollen, strong odors, fumes, and molds. Most of these can be avoided. But there will be a time that exposure to them is inevitable. This brings about an asthma attack, wherein the symptoms are worse than those in its steady state. Asthma attacks are generally characterized by wheezing.</p>
<p>The asthma attack is the event where the narrowing of the airways occurs to a point that it makes it hard to breathe. To relieve asthma episodes, inhalers are commonly used. These inhalers contain and deliver quick-acting bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are substances that relax and widen the airways; as the words dilate and bronchi imply. Basically, they normalize breathing.</p>
<p>Fast-acting bronchodilators often come in aerosol, powder, or mist form. They are more popular in those forms than in pills because inhaled bronchodilators can target the lungs directly. Even hospitals use nebulizers that deliver bronchodilator medication to relieve a severe asthma attacks. For this reason, inhalers are often referred to as an asthmatics best friend.</p>
<p>Eddy Kong was a former asthma sufferer for the past 20 years. For additional detailed instructions and latest help on <a href="http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/">asthma exacerbation</a>, be sure to visit http://www.17minasthmaandallergysecrets.com/, and get your FREE 10-day mini-ecourse immediately.</p>
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		<title>The Most Useful Asthma Herbal Cures</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johnny Star</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herbs have been disregarded by the medical community as a viable alternative to treatments of various kinds of ailments. They see herbs as food ingredients and nothing more. They do admit that anyone can benefit from herbs in achieving better wellbeing. The reason that herbs have been under fire is because of the side effects that have been experienced by some of its users. While most of these is due to improper diagnosis and miscalculations in formulas, the medical community stands its ground.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herbs have been disregarded by the medical community as a viable alternative to treatments of various kinds of ailments. They see herbs as food ingredients and nothing more. They do admit that anyone can benefit from herbs in achieving better wellbeing. The reason that herbs have been under fire is because of the side effects that have been experienced by some of its users. While most of these is due to improper diagnosis and miscalculations in formulas, the medical community stands its ground.</p>
<p>It is sad that due to the mistakes and greediness of scrupulous companies more and more people are losing trust in the affectivity of herbal medication in terms of treatment. There is actually a lot of benefit that you can get from using herbal medication. For one, herbal medicines act on the source of the illness as well as take care of the other underlying conditions that might make it worse bringing about longer relief and greater control when it comes to asthma or any other condition while preventing other ailments from setting in. Herbal medicines (with expert guidance and proper supervision) can bring about recovery faster, are cheap, requires minimal to no preparation, and results are longer lasting. Just to give an example of the herbal medicines that have proven themselves effective and safe against asthma, here are a few:</p>
<p>Cayenne: The spice that you can commonly find in restaurants and in your kitchen is also considered to be one of the most prized herbs in the herb kingdom. Not only for the treatment of asthma but also for various other illnesses including heart attacks. Cayenne contains high levels of capsaicin that is responsible for promoting circulation into anything that comes into contact with. For asthmatics this means, dilation of the bronchial tubes and break down of mucus making breathing easier just after a few minutes of ingestion.</p>
<p>Ginger: Another popular kitchen ingredient, ginger has a long history of being associated with asthma. The pharmacological components of ginger have been found to negate the effects of the platelet-activating factor, or PAF, which is responsible for initiating inflammatory processes when allergens are present. This helps prevent the inflammation of the airways that accompanies exacerbation of asthma. Ginger is also rich in antioxidants; promoting wellbeing.</p>
<p>Chamomile: Another example of an effective herbal alternative that has long been used for treating various illnesses. The herb when taken in tea form has a great relaxant action breaking down mucus and relieving inflamed airways bringing relief and preventing attacks from getting worse or taking place as well. When taken daily chamomile also has great anti oxidizing effects preventing the build of free radicals in the body preventing the onset of any ailments that might worsen asthma.</p>
<p>These are only three among the long list of asthma herbal remedies, but if you&#8217;re looking for the ones that work, any of these three would be a good start. Do a little more research for yourself so you can find an asthma herbal cure that may work wonders for you.</p>
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		<title>Effective Asthma Home Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Johnson Star</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of home remedies that you can actually choose from which could help you achieve relief of your condition during flare ups and attacks. Home remedies of course, should not be treated as your primary treatment during attacks but should only be considered during emergencies where access to rescue/relief medication is not immediately available. Because of the number of home remedies that are available, you would probably find yourself at a loss as to what can really be effective for your condition because you wouldn't want to end up experimenting which ones work while you're already flaring up or having an attack.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are plenty of home remedies that you can actually choose from which could help you achieve relief of your condition during flare ups and attacks. Home remedies of course, should not be treated as your primary treatment during attacks but should only be considered during emergencies where access to rescue/relief medication is not immediately available. Because of the number of home remedies that are available, you would probably find yourself at a loss as to what can really be effective for your condition because you wouldn&#8217;t want to end up experimenting which ones work while you&#8217;re already flaring up or having an attack.</p>
<p>The number of home remedies available may be confusing for a first timer. What you need are those remedies tested and proven to work by asthmatics around the world. Here are some examples of the most effective home remedies that you can turn to if your trusty inhaler fails you.</p>
<p>Coffee: Doctors actually advise asthmatics to drink hot, dark, and preferably strong coffee in emergency situations. The main components in coffee are theophylline and theobromine. These components help in stopping bronchial spasms, breaking down mucus, opening up the airways, and bring relief. The recommended amount for achieving maximum effect is two cups of brewed coffee, if possible.</p>
<p>Honey: Preferably local, non-processed, and non-tampered honey has been found to have an aroma that helps relieve asthmatics by breaking down the mucus blocking the airways; thereby reducing inflammation caused by the exacerbation of your asthma. Simply put, inhaling the aroma of pure honey makes it easier for you to breathe. Besides the quick relief it gives you, honey can also be used in combination with your conventional medication for prevention. Two teaspoons of honey in a glassful of milk taken every night have bee found to prevent the occurrences of allergic reactions and nocturnal asthma attacks.</p>
<p>Steam: If you happen to run out of medications, coffee, and honey, then you can turn to the easiest to produce and most readily available home remedy you have: steam. You can do the steam inhalation in two ways. The first is just letting your bathroom shower run with the highest heat setting on, and allow the steam to linger inside. You may then stay in the bathroom and enjoy the sauna, or you can pop your head in the door to inhale the steam. The second way is to boil some water and put it in an open container. Put your head a few inches from the opening and inhale the steam that rises. Hot steam, again, helps break down the mucus and facilitate better airflow for easier breathing.</p>
<p>Remember that home remedies are only considered during times of emergency. These will not be able to give you permanent relief, but it can buy you some time until you get your medication.</p>
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		<title>Asthma Herbal Remedies That Completely Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The boom in the number of asthma herbal remedies that have been entering the market today actually brings both good and bad news to the consuming public. The good news is that individuals will have more and better choices to pick from at cheaper costs due to competition, the bad news is that because of the number of new products flooding the market its getting more and more difficult to pick which ones can really be effective and which ones should be avoided because of potentially dangerous side effects.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The boom in the number of asthma herbal remedies that have been entering the market today actually brings both good and bad news to the consuming public. The good news is that individuals will have more and better choices to pick from at cheaper costs due to competition, the bad news is that because of the number of new products flooding the market its getting more and more difficult to pick which ones can really be effective and which ones should be avoided because of potentially dangerous side effects.</p>
<p>These hospitalization cases have scarred the image of herbal remedies in the western world, despite the fact that herbs do promote physical well being and strengthens immunity. Herbal remedies have been used in China for a very long time. The Chinese are also the largest population in the world. Do the math. If herbs were that dangerous, don&#8217;t you think the Chinese would have been decimated already? Still, if you want to play safe, here are a few proven safe, effective, and simple asthma herbal remedies:</p>
<p>Cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper is widely recognized as a cooking ingredient or a condiment. The truth is, it is actually regarded as one of the purest and oldest in the herb kingdom. Cayenne contains capsaicin which promotes circulation to any organ it comes into contact with. It helps break down mucus in the lungs and prevents inflammation. If you are open to making a choice with alternative medications for asthma, you can not go wrong with cayenne.</p>
<p>Ginger: Ginger is one of the most common and widely used herbal remedy on the planet. Also considered by a lot of people to be more of an ingredient rather than herbal medication, ginger has in fact been used by people in India and most parts of Asia in treating various illnesses including asthma. Scientists have also found evidence to support the effectiveness of ginger in treating a wide range of medicinal actions. Ginger&#8217;s active chemical ingredients can act as an expectorant and bronchodilator during attacks bringing relief quicker and safer even if taken together with your conventional rescue/relief medication.</p>
<p>Chamomile: Chamomile extracts called terpenoids have anti-inflammatory properties and can help you prevent other respiratory problems because of the large amounts of antioxidants it contains. If the name sounds familiar but you can&#8217;t really put your finger on it, chamomile is popular in tea form. Taken daily, it helps boost your immune system, and it&#8217;s also delicious.</p>
<p>If you have noticed, not all of the herbal alternatives out there are dangerous. Most of them are quite common and you may be surprised to find more just sitting in your own kitchen. Do more research of your own and you can find the herbal treatments that will do wonders for you.</p>
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		<title>4 Asthma Symptoms That You Should Be Aware When Exercising</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:09:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Tan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a condition that must be dealt with care. It is very unpredictable, with attacks quickly manifesting without warning. Asthmatics are often frustrated since they are often deprived of the enjoyment and benefits that certain physical activities bring. Exercising is one such example. We all know that exercise is very important to every man and woman, asthmatic and non-asthmatic.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asthma is a condition that must be dealt with care. It is very unpredictable, with attacks quickly manifesting without warning. Asthmatics are often frustrated since they are often deprived of the enjoyment and benefits that certain physical activities bring. Exercising is one such example. We all know that exercise is very important to every man and woman, asthmatic and non-asthmatic.</p>
<p>For asthmatics the need to exercise is greatly emphasized as it can promote general well being as well as strengthen immunity to the allergens that one might encounter. The problem is that even with the possible benefits that asthmatics can get from exercise it can also cause flare-ups and attacks. Exercise induced asthma is one of the reasons why a lot of asthmatics avoid physical activities which would otherwise be beneficial for them.</p>
<p>There is a way, however, that you can still do your workout without having to worry about your condition. This is possible through early precaution plus the knowledge of various symptoms that you may run into. When you know the symptoms, you can take the necessary actions, thus allowing you to continue with your regimen by preventing asthma attacks. Here are some of the exercise induced asthma symptoms that you should be aware of:</p>
<p>Sharp pain in the chest followed by a numbing feeling to various parts of the body: This is probably at the top of all the exercise induced asthma symptoms. If anytime during your workout you feel this sensation, stop immediately and take your medication. It would probably be good idea to schedule your work out or activity on another day as this symptom can be quickly followed by a severe asthma attack if not given proper attention.</p>
<p>Lightheadedness: This tells you that your body cannot keep up with the activities that you are currently doing. Tone down your regimen a little or pause for a few minute breaks in between to rest. To be on the safe side, keep your medications close, and take them if you see fit.</p>
<p>Persistent coughing: Coughing is a strong signal that you are going to be soon out of breath. Coughing during workouts can only mean one thing: you are not getting enough air due to your airways becoming narrowed. This happens when airborne particles get in contact with the lungs, or you just exerted too much force that you put a little strain on your body. Keep in mind that if your body can&#8217;t keep up with what you&#8217;re doing, it will shut down on you to put your activity to a stop.</p>
<p>Wheezing: Wheezing is the most obvious sign that you are starting to have an asthma attack, whether you&#8217;re exercising or not. When you start whistling involuntarily, immediately drop whatever you are doing and observer your condition. Take a puff from your inhaler if you see fit. It would be safe to continue your workout another day. Sometimes you can resume once the wheezing stops.</p>
<p>Monitor your body closely during exercising so as to avoid unwelcome asthma attacks. Do not push your body to the limits, as the next bed you may be sleeping in would be a hospital bed.</p>
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