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OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

By Cody Wells on January 7, 2010

OPC Antioxidant is derived from grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPC is considered a Super Antioxidant and is scientifically known as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (OPC), Proanthocyanidolic Oligomer (PCO), Procyanidin or Proanthocyanidin. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are considered Super Antioxidants because they are unique phytochemicals, known as flavonoids that [...]

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Eclectic Institute Compound Herbal Elixir

Eclectic Institute Compound Herbal Elixir

By Cody Wells on December 27, 2009

Compound Herbal Elixir produced by the Eclectic Institute is recommended and used widely as a cough and asthma treatment by physicians and naturopaths worldwide.
I first heard about this herbal compound from an article I read entitled “Notes on the Herbal Treatment of Asthma.” I was researching white pine bark for an update to my “OPC [...]

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Nature's Asthma Relievers - Fruits and Vegetables

Nature’s Asthma Relievers – Fruits and Vegetables

By Cody Wells on December 23, 2009

Asthma afflicts millions of people all over the world and is expected to grow exponentially over the next 20 years. What can we do to stem the tide? As it turns out, it’s as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables.
Study after study over the last 25 years has proven over and over [...]

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Vitamin C Versus Air Pollution

Vitamin C Versus Air Pollution

By Cody Wells on December 7, 2009

Taking vitamin C may help reduce your risk of suffering the more serious effects of asthma. It is a vital antioxidant that can help your lungs fight off free radicals, which are caustic molecules that can damage lung tissue.

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Kushen - Sophora Root

Kushen – Sophora Root

By Cody Wells on December 29, 2009

Kushen is the Chinese name of the root of Sophora flavescens. It is a member of the pea and bean family. Kushen has been used successfully as an herbal medicine to treat a very wide variety of conditions for thousands of years. My interest is focused on two compounds found in Kushen: Matrine and Oxymatrine. Kushen has been safely used [...]

Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged ASHMI, asthma attacks, asthmatic bronchitis, breathing problem, chinese herbs, chinese medicine, herbal extract, herbal medicine, herbal remedy, kushen, matrine, oxymatrine, respiratory system, sophora flavescens, sophora root | Leave a response

Asthma Relief - Start a Diary

Asthma Relief – Start a Diary

By Cody Wells on November 29, 2009

Recent studies (Nutritional Health Review) have shown that strong feelings of anger, anxiety and depression may be an important cause of asthma attacks. [...]

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Acute Asthma Episode - Common Signs

Acute Asthma Episode – Common Signs

By Cody Wells on January 3, 2010

Common signs of an acute asthma episode are:

  • Your coughing and/or wheezing won’t stop.
  • You’re breathing very fast (Tachypnea).
  • Your chest feels tight. [...]

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