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Choline for Asthma
Choline
: Choline is possibly effective when taken orally for asthma. Choline supplements seem to decrease the severity of symptoms, number of symptomatic days and the need to use bronchodilators in ....
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Yoga for Asthma
Summary:Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, ....
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Psychotherapy for Asthma
Summary:Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings and behavior to help with problem solving. The father of ....
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Boswellia for Asthma
Summary:Resin extracts from the Boswellia serrata tree have been found to benefit asthma. Safety beyond six months is not well-studied and quantities of boswellic acids vary in products.Scientific Evidence:Uses These ....
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Ephedra for Asthma
Ephedra
: Ephedra contains the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are bronchodilators (expand the airways to assist in easier breathing). It has been used and studied to treat asthma and chronic ....
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Coleus for Asthma
Coleus
: There is a lack of sufficient data to recommend for or against the use of coleus in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Preliminary data appears to be promising. However, ....
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Lactobacillus acidophilus for Asthma
Summary:Lactobacilli are bacteria that normally live in the human small intestine and vagina. Many human studies report benefits of L. acidophilus for bacterial vaginosis (common vaginal infection characterized by symptoms ....
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Hypnotherapy for Asthma
Summary:Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions or to ....
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Green tea for Asthma
Summary:Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back about 5,000 years ago in China. ....
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Chiropractic therapy for Asthma
Summary::Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. Chiropractors use many techniques, including, spinal manipulative therapy, diet, ....
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Butterbur for Asthma
Summary:Butterbur is a shrub, found throughout Europe as well as parts of Asia and North America. It is usually found in wet, marshy areas, in damp forests, or close ....
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Ayurveda for Asthma
Summary:Ayurvedais a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and ....
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Acupuncture for Asthma
Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through ....
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Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tuina for Asthma
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Vitamin B6 for Asthma
Vitamin B6
: Preliminary research suggests that children with severe asthma might have inadequate pyridoxine status. Theophylline, a prescription drug used to help manage asthma, seems to lower pyridoxine levels. Studies ....
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Tylophora for Asthma
Tylophora
: Methodologically weak trials make extrapolation to clinical practice difficult. Available studies of Tylophora for asthma show conflicting results. Therefore, efficacy remains unproven.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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Pycnogenol ® for Asthma
Pycnogenol ®
: Pycnogenol ® may offer clinical benefit to both children and adults with asthma. Additional study is needed before a strong recommendation can be made.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © ....
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Perilla for Asthma
Perilla
: Preliminary evidence suggests some benefit of perilla oil for symptoms of asthma. Further clinical trials are required before a definitive conclusion can be reached.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 ....
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Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha linolenic acid for Asthma
Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha linolenic acid
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Melatonin for Asthma
Melatonin
: Based on preliminary research, melatonin may improve sleep in patients with asthma. Further studies that evaluate the long-term effects of melatonin on airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness are needed ....
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Lycopene for Asthma
Lycopene
: Laboratory research suggests that lycopene, like other carotenoids, may have antioxidant properties. It has been suggested that antioxidants may be helpful in the prevention of asthma that is caused ....
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Hypnotherapy, hypnosis for Asthma
Hypnotherapy, hypnosis
: Preliminary research for the use of hypnosis for the management of asthma symptoms does not provide clear answers. Anxiety associated with asthma may be relieved with hypnosis. Additional ....
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Chiropractic for Asthma
Chiropractic
: Several studies report the effects of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on breathing indices and quality of life in children and adults with asthma. Results are variable, and in the ....
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Black tea for Asthma
Black tea
: Research has shown caffeine to cause improvements in airflow to the lungs (bronchodilation). However, it is not clear if caffeine or tea use has significant clinical benefits in ....
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Vitamin C for Asthma
Summary:Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a vitamin that the body needs to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. It also helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C ....
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Thymus extract for Asthma
Summary:Thymus extracts for nutritional supplements are usually derived from young calves (bovine). Thymus extract is commonly used to treat primary immunodeficient states, bone marrow failure, autoimmune disorders, chronic skin diseases, ....
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Selenium for Asthma
Summary:Selenium is a mineral found in soil, water and some foods. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas were soil content of selenium is low, and may affect thyroid function and ....
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Relaxation Therapy for Asthma
Summary:Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directed relaxation. Most techniques share the components of repetitive focus (on ....
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Physical Therapy for Asthma
Summary:According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the goal of physical therapy or physiotherapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and prevent further injury by using a variety ....
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Peppermint for Asthma
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Meditation for Asthma
Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....
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Massage for Asthma
Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....
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Vitamin E for Asthma
Summary:Vitamin E exists in eight different forms ("isomers"): alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol; and alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans.Scientific Evidence:Uses ....
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Evening primrose oil for Asthma
Summary: Evening primrose oil contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), believed to be the active ingredient. GLA is officially licensed to treat non-cyclical breast pain ....
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L-arginine for Asthma
L-arginine
: Although it has been suggested that arginine may be a treatment for asthma, studies in humans have actually found that arginine worsens inflammation in the lungs and contributes to ....
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Naturopathy for Asthma
Summary:Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a whole medical system whose roots may be traced as far back as Hippocrates. The central tenets of Naturopathy include the beliefs that nature has ....
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Integrative Medicine for Asthma
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Herbology for Asthma
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Acupressure for Asthma
Summary:During acupressure finger pressure is applied to specific acupoints on the body. Acupressure is used around world for relaxation, wellness promotion and the treatment of many health problems. Many traditional ....
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Arginine for Asthma
Summary:L-arginine helps maintain the body's fluid balance (urea, creatinine), and aids in wound healing, hair growth, sperm production (spermatogenesis), blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation) and fights infection. Arginine may be useful ....
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