NEW IDEA
May 2003

‘Asthma affects more than two million Australians, but a visit to a Naturopath could provide relief and cures for the majority of sufferers. Natural treatment for asthma is very important.

Leading Asthma Naturopath Linda Parker says "A lot of people come to me because they don’t want to continue using drugs to manage their asthma in the long-term. In many cases, patients can stop all medication within three to six months of treatment."

The exact cause of asthma is unknown, but allergies tend to play a significant role. So to narrow down the likely trigger, do a Food Sensitivity Test.

Foods that can cause an instant allergic reaction may include eggs, peanuts and fish. Milk, chocolate, wheat and soy may cause delayed reactions.

Once we have the results of the test, the patient’s diet is modified. A scratch test determines any external allergies such as dust or pollens.

Common sense precautions can then be made to limit the amount of exposure to these, which typically include moulds, dust and pet hair.

Herbs to treat allergy related asthma include Baical skullcap, Bloodroot, Senega and Licourice. Another frequently used herb is Adhatoda, which dilates the bronchi and protects against allergens.’