Asthma is a disease of the airways in the lungs. It is very common in North America and the incidence is growing, especially among children. Asthma can vary from occasional mild "attack" to a life-threatening situation for others. Exercise, stress, anxiety, pollution or allergies to airborne substances or food may trigger attacks. In a normal person, we are able to breathe in and out freely. However, the asthma patient can breath in, but he is unable to exhale. The airways of the lung become irritated and swell, and the muscles around the airways tighten, and fill with mucus. This creates a lot of distress for the sufferer and you may hear wheezing or whistling sounds as they try to breathe out. It is important to see a doctor if you suspect you have asthma. He will make you perform some simple breathing tests. Asthma is a very treatable disease, and if you are very careful, you can avoid future attacks. People who take corticosteroids for their asthma need to start taking a good calcium supplement with Vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis. Dr. Metcalfe has seen great success in asthma patients who take supplements, including those who are dependent on inhalers.

Tightness in the chest
Wheezing while exhaling.
Use of accessory muscles to breathe.
Anxiety.

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise is very important to increase the strength of the lungs and the accessory muscles in breathing. Swimming is excellent for asthmatics, however include good aerobic exercise and weight training as well.
Exercise in the morning to avoid pollution.
If you experience asthma while exercising, stop what you are doing, let your heart rate recover to normal and proceed again slowly. Don’t give up!
Yoga is very good for realigning posture and promoting better lung capacity.
Stop smoking.
Avoid alcohol, which may contain sulfites, a preservative known to trigger asthma attacks.
Put an air filter in your bedroom.
Avoid being stuck in your car during rush hour traffic.

Dietary Changes:

Have food allergy testing done to determine if there are food allergies in both adults and children asthmatics.
Avoid sulfites in alcohol, restaurant salad bars and preserved or canned foods. (Fisher AA: Reactions to sulfites in foods. Part III. Cutis. 44:187-190, 1989)
Switch to a vegetarian based diet, rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Avoid meat, eggs and dairy products. Try this for three months and see if your health is improved.
Eat 3 servings of fish each week with the above diet.
Drink 10 glasses of filtered water a day.
Avoid dairy products
Avoid food preservatives.
Increase consumption of onions, cooked or raw.

Natural Solutions:

Asthma Management Protocol:

Ultra Potent C 1000: 1 tablet twice daily. You should take this product ongoing, as Vitamin C is so beneficial to all of the tissues of the body.
Recancostat 100: 1 capsule twice daily with Ultra Potent C.
Mag Glycinate: 2 capsules with breakfast and before bed.
Multi B Complex: 2 capsules with breakfast
Eskimo 3: 3 capsules with breakfast.

Other Beneficial Products for Asthma:
Betaine HCL: 2 capsules with every meal. You should use this if you have slow or improper digestion.
Adrenal Complex: 2 capsules with breakfast, 2 capsules mid-afternoon. Use this product if you experience a lot of stress or a lot of fatigue.