Natural Products a Cure for Asthma?

It depends what her triggers are. Mine are laughing too hard, exertion (thats why i dont exercise LOL, not really) and change in weather (mostly cold weather) If her is dust then yes I think that would help or keeping her room dustfree, scent free.

It will definitely help to reduce triggers, but it is not a cure. Especially when the asthma sufferer leaves the 'safe zone' to go shopping/a friend's house/school... where they aren't using all natural cleaning products and such.

Just be warned... kids can have an allergic reaction to natural products (pollen, after all is natural and half the planet is allergic to it) JUST as easily as chemical products.

Bio-Kleen & Bac-Out schtuff sends my son to the ER (sigh, best smelling stuff EVER... but whatever the bacteria used in it causes his lungs to shut down so hard and fast that his inhaler is *almost* useless).

ALSO to be aware of: A lot of "natural cleaners" aren't actually cleaners (not antimicrobial). They're water with scent or mild acids added. Meaning you're just smearing around germs. When you start making the switch over keep an eye out for signs of salmonella and other food borne illness as well as other illnesses/infections (microbial or parasitical) cropping up more frequently.

First step to life is breathing... so if she's sensitive to normal cleaners, toss 'em... but just also be forwarned about the side effects of natural cleaners (allergies, and infection).

Not a cure, but they will definitely make a difference. I know several children and adults that have cut back or even able to stop daily medication once the chemicals are out of the home... everything from laundry products, cleaning products, shampoo, body wash, candles etc.
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I have Asthma.
Since childhood.

Those things can help.
It is not a 'cure.'

Off fuming from things, can affect a person's lungs.
So sure, things that are free of that, may help.

Also, you should get an air filter/air purifying appliance. For her room or the house. My parents had one for me when I was a child.
They also took the carpet out of my room.
I had pets, but they were not in the house.

Keep in mind, that for each person, with Asthma, it is different things, that affect them.

Also, look at these Asthma links:
http://www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/asthma/

http://www.asthma.com/index.html?rotation=30490751&ba...

But even an areas smog or air quality, affects Asthma.

Sure, try it and see how it helps your child.

Asthma... is not something you 'cure.' It is something that is managed... everyday.
And even if you do those things... she STILL needs her medications. Do NOT, stop those.

all the best,
Susan

is it a cure? no. absolutely not. What it will do is reduce the amount of triggers that can cause an attack. I work in the wellness industry and i actually have a pretty decent size file on asthma and natural products and what it can do. I would be happy to send it on over to you, or anyone else who needs it. Dealing with a child with health issues is hard enough!

Hi C.,

My allergies went away completely when I detoxed my home. (We now have an inside dog...I couldn't even pet a dog before.) I was never diagnosed with asthma but I have a friend that has 4 children that have been diagnosed. They have not had ONE incident since she detoxed her home several years ago. Yes, you can have a reaction to natural things but ONLY if your immune system is so weak it can't handle pretty much anything. You should only have adverse reactions to synthetic chemicals and of course natural poisons. The gist of this philosophy is that if your immune system is not bombarded and attacked, it can stay strong enough to attack the things it needs to. Detoxing was simple and inexpensive the way I did it. I'll be glad to walk you through what I did if you're interested.

Absorbable nutrition and principled chiropractic care also aid in keeping the immune system at it's optimum level.

Hope this helps!

M.

When my son was diagnosed with asthma, his allergist suggested we replace the carpeting in all the rooms he spends the most time in and get rid of heavy drapes. We put hardwood floors and blinds in his bedroom, the playroom and family room (several years later, we did end up replacing all the carpeting in our house). I also put allergen covers on his mattress & pillows and switched laundry detergents to All Free & Clear and changed to Method cleaning products. Having done all of that at the same time, I can't tell you which one thing made the most difference or maybe all three combined made the difference, but he did get better. Now, I use Green Works (by Clorox I think) products because it can be purchased anywhere and is much more economical. I don't think you have to go crazy. I would take baby steps and see what works for you.

Another thing to consider is diet. Is she allergic to certain foods? If not is she allergic to mold? Foods like wheat & cheeses have high mold counts, so if she is allergic to mold, eating these foods can affect her asthma as well.

Good luck!

Anything you do like that probably won't hurt her, but don't discontinue standard medical care, asthma can be deadly.

It would probably depend on what her triggers are as to the effectivess of anything you may do.

What did your doctor tell you to do? When my husband had his fulll work up with the allergist, they told us what would help him (bags on the mattress, no dog in the bedroom) but it was no cure.

M.

I would becareful. If it cures autism, adhd, asthma, MS, corns and calluses, you can bet that it is not really going to do much but line the pockets of the person selling it to you...just be careful with your cash.

No easy cures, but yes, using unscented products, free of synthetic chemicals, can make a positive difference, not only on asthma, but other problems as well.

I've used nothing but unscented detergents, borax, chlorine-free bleach (hydrogen peroxide), baking soda and white vinegar for cleaning everything in my home for over 20 years. Visitors often comment that they feel relaxed in my home – could be because so many cleaners and air 'fresheners' contain neurotoxins.

When I'm around other people's "clean" clothing or toiletries, or in their homes, I often feel ill and wheeze more.

Using non-toxic cleaning products reduces exposure to chemicals and all their side-effects and irritants. This includes all sort of personal care and household products. Doing this CAN alleviate asthmatic symptoms...I doubt it truly CURES the condition but definately helps control it. It can also help with other conditions as well and can lessen your exposure to many cancer causing agents and hormone disruptors. It has helped in my home.

i use white vinegar and baking soda for cleaning. works well.

have you looked into accupuncture, chiropractic, and special diets? there are lots of answers out there if you are willing to step out of the box a little.

It will absolutely help! I'd start by switching to natural cleaning products for your whole home including your laundry which will make an impact on her bedding and clothing. I recommend the book Green Up Your Cleanup by Jill P. Schoff. It has a lot of great info and "recipes" for natural cleaners. I have been making my own laundry detergent (so easy) for about 6 months now and I love it...no more obnoxious fumes!!! Same thing for my household cleaners...loving the fresh air and gentle scents of the essential oils I use.
You don't need to replace her bedding and clothing with natural/organic stuff all at once but it is certainly something you could do a little at a time to help keep her healthy and safe...Good Luck!

It depends on what her triggers are. My oldest son is set off by colds, being outside in very cold weather, playing outside when it's humid, and tree pollen.
There is no cure but if she is triggered by those reducing the amount of exposure can help her symptoms.

I'm not kidding, I was reading in the newspaper, that using toothpaste for sensitive teeth suppose help people with Athma, maybe look into it...