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Bronchitis is the inflammation or obstruction of the breathing tubes
"bronchi" that lead to your lungs. The inflammation results in a buildup of mucus
along with symptoms that include: coughing, fever, pain in the chest and/or back, fatigue, sore throat, difficulty breathing,
and sudden chills and/or shaking. Bronchitis can be either acute or chronic Acute bronchitis is usually caused by an infection, which can be bacterial, viral,
mycoplasmal, or caused by a combination. It typically follows an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold or
influenza In acute bronchitis, bronchospasm is more often associated with viral
than bacterial infection. Most cases of acute bronchitis are self
limiting, with full recovery in a few weeks. In some cases, however, the condition can lead to
pneumonia. This is more
likely to occur in persons who also have a chronic respiratory
disease or other serious health problem.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| vitamin
C |
10 |
strengthens the immune
system and increases the number of white blood cells as well
as the quality of the white blood cells. It will also reduce
histamine levels. |
| Bioflavonoids |
10 |
bioflavonoids are
natural antioxidant and free radical destroyer, boosts the immune systems and helps fight infection,
work well
with vitamin C. |
| Echinacea |
9 |
herb that helps healing and often
combined with zinc |
| Reishi |
8 |
herb that helps boost the immune
system and both protect and fight against viral infections in
the body |
| vitamin
E |
8 |
helps the body's healing
process and also serves as a powerful antioxidant to help
rid the body of free radicals and increase oxygen carrying. |
| Zinc |
8 |
this mineral quickens the immune
system response and helps reduce infection. |
| Multi-vitamin
& mineral supplement |
8 |
contains vitamin E, vitamin
C , vitamin B complex ,
and zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of broncial infection and
related disorders. The nutrients found in
a
daily supplement are needed for good general health and well
being. |
| Frankincense
resin |
8 |
helps to calm and sooth the body
and promote general healing |
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Myrrh resin |
8 |
promotes healing and it works well
with frankincense and aloe vera |
| Garlic |
8 |
has both antiviral and
antibacterial properties and it helps to detoxify the body |
| vitamin B
complex |
7 |
they promote healing, strong immune system,
and healthy nervous system. |
Chronic bronchitis results from
frequently occurring irritation of the lungs, like from
cigarette smoking or other
noxious/toxic fumes, rather than from infection Allergies
may also be the root cause of chronic bronchitis. As chronic
bronchitis reduces the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
in your lungs, and the heart works harder as a side effect.
Over time, this may lead to pulmonary hypertension,
enlargement of the heart, and even heart failure.
Chronic bronchitis is one of the most common diseases seen
by allergists and primary care doctors. Specialists in
occupational medicine have long known that bad environmental
conditions produce extra vulnerability to respiratory
infections. Weather factors as well as epidemics of viral
infections also increase the risk of bronchitis. Among people
who live or work in unhealthy environments, shortness of
breath is frequently aggravated by dampness and cold, exposure to dust, or even minor respiratory infections.
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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