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| Cure asthma by eating Blackcurrants - Khaleej Times Posted: 28 Mar 2010 01:02 AM PDT
Eating blackcurrant's may help asthma sufferers breathe more easily, according to a study by New Zealand company Plant and Food Research.
The study, led by Dr Roger Hurst and published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, found that the compound works together with the body's own natural defence mechanism to suppress long-term lung inflammation. The research, shows that natural chemicals found in the fruit may help breathing in some types of asthma. They also found that a compound in blackcurrants, epigallocatechin, may reduce lung inflammation in allergy-induced asthma. Blackcurrant's also contain another inflammation-reducing group of compounds, known as anthocyanins, reports telegraph.co.uk. They are known for their antioxidant properties and have been shown by Hurst's research group to also complement the body's own natural immune responses.
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| Asthma relief in Pakistan salt mine - The Independent Posted: 27 Mar 2010 08:51 PM PDT
A centuries-old salt mine in Pakistan is offering experimental asthma therapy, attracting patients from all over the world. Khewra, billed as the world's second largest salt mine, has for centuries extracted the crucial mineral for export and has become a tourist attraction complete with a salt mosque and an electric train. Now, the mine is cashing in on salt therapy, already a draw in the salt mines of eastern Europe and a synthetic clinic in Britain. Clinics claim that asthma patients and sufferers of other respiratory illnesses benefit from inhaling antibacterial salt particles in a sterile environment, helping loosen mucus and clear the lung passages. "We don't use any medicine, because the asthmatic allergy patients recover through the air, so we provide them an environment in which their breathing can improve," said Akhlaq Bukhari, head doctor at the Khewra clinic. Although there have been few clinical studies, salt caves are seen by some as a therapeutic alternative to drugs and there are natural and synthetic salt caves springing up all over the world. While other clinics offer treatment for bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and even ear infections, Shah says the Khewra clinic only treats patients whose asthma is triggered by allergies. "I have come here all the way from Canada. I could not recover there through medicine, but I am feeling better since my arrival here," said Naeem Shamsher, a civil engineer from Canada. Shamsher had tried medicine doled out by doctors back home but felt little relief and struggled to walk far without becoming breathless, so relatives in Pakistan suggested he visit the Khewra Mines. "Now I can run and even play soccer just after spending three days in the mine," said Shamsher, who says he feels 60 percent better after the treatment. The mine, located 160 kilometres (100 miles) south of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, was discovered in 320 BC by Alexander's troops and first developed by British colonial rulers in 1872, mine officials say. Located deep underground in the mine, the asthma clinic resembles an upmarket guesthouse, with 12 beds covered in white sheets and red blankets in six independent cabins separated with salt bricks and softly lit by lamps. There is a reception area decorated with salt lamps and a lounge complete with a fountain, sofas and a television set. The walls and roof of the clinic are made from pure salt and a fan helps maintain the temperature and humidity, creating the so-called "micro-climate" that offers patients relief, Shah says. A 10-day course at the Khewra Mines salt therapy centre costs 5,300 rupees (62 dollars), with 11 hours a day spent in the caves while nights are spent in a nearby hospital. Since opening in 2007, the clinic has treated about 500 patients. Shah claims that 60 percent of patients experience some relief from their symptoms and says patients have come from as far as Britain and Saudi Arabia. But Shahid Abbas, a doctor who runs the private Allergy and Asthma Centre in Islamabad, told AFP that although an asthma or allergy sufferer may get temporary relief, there is no quick-fix cure. "There is no scientific proof that a person can permanently get rid of asthma by breathing in a salt mine or in a particular environment," he said. Khaled Sajjad Khokhar, managing director of the Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, a government body which owns the mine, says they will assess the success of the Khewra clinic before approving its expansion to 100 beds. But some patients are returning, happy to get even temporary relief. "This hospital is a blessing, it gave me a second life. I never had problems breathing after spending 10 days over there in 2007," said Pakistani patient Adnan Khan, on his second visit to the clinic. ks/cm/jm/lb-ns '); } else { document.write(' Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis Extends Its ... - PR.com Posted: 23 Mar 2010 11:55 PM PDT Minneapolis, MN, March 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The right balance between conventional and complimentary treatment options is key to the successful management of any chronic health condition, including asthma. The Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis is an educational service founded to help breathing sufferers take control of their respiratory health naturally and permanently. It offers drug-free, clinically-proven, breathing retraining programs for conditions such as asthma, allergies, snoring, sleep apnea, chronic nasal congestion, rhinitis and other breathing-related disorders. The Buteyko Method, named by its creator, Russian Professor of Medicine K.P. Buteyko, states that asthma and a number of other chronic health conditions originate from a commonly-overlooked problem of Chronic Hyperventilation (chronic over-breathing). Unlike other breathing techniques, The Buteyko Method is not just a series of breathing exercises but rather a comprehensive wellness program aimed at correcting dysfunctional breathing and encouraging a healthier lifestyle. Among all other natural asthma treatments, The Buteyko Method has been more clinically studied and has received more widespread recognition among health professionals worldwide. The Buteyko Method has been demonstrated as an effective treatment in a number of clinical trials. Citing Dr. Robert Cowie of Calgary, Canada, who led the Buteyko clinical study in Calgary "It's just great...75% control is about as good as anyone has got in any study of asthma. The neat thing about it is that it has no side effects. It's very safe. The Buteyko technique certainly has been shown to be an important adjunct to treatment." The Buteyko therapy is completely safe when taught by a qualified Buteyko Educator, and a typical course offered by the Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis is a three-hour workshop once a week for three consecutive weeks. Classes are taught in small groups to ensure individual attention. A student can choose to attend a refresher course free of charge within the next twelve months. One year free support to monitor student's progress is included. During a Buteyko course, the participants learn how to control asthma symptoms naturally, how to unblock and clear the nose, the best diet to improve breathing, a healthy way to sleep, and safe and effective ways to exercise in order to achieve long-term asthma control. For people with chronic conditions, an additional benefit of learning the Buteyko Breathing Method is a significant cost reduction that's reflected in less need for medication, devices, ER and doctor visits, as well as missed work days. There is only one Buteyko educational practice in Minneapolis - St.Paul area, and the Buteyko Clinic's mission is to make the Buteyko Therapy accessible and affordable for everyone. Newly added Buteyko services include, but are not limited to, online courses, private lessons, accelerated workshops for those traveling out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and monthly online support. In addition to continuously held Buteyko Method workshops, The Buteyko Breathing Clinic in Minneapolis offers Buteyko wellness school and athletic programs, free lectures and seminars for educational institutions and businesses, and volunteer services for charitable health-crisis organizations. For details about their programs, visit the Butyeko Clinic USA website www.asthmacare.us To contract them directly, send an Email to info@asthmacare.us or call 612 337-9075 ### Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Asthma UK Comment On The Environmental Audit Committee ... - Medical News Today Posted: 24 Mar 2010 03:58 AM PDT Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Also Included In: Respiratory / Asthma Article Date: 24 Mar 2010 - 4:00 PDT Neil Churchill, Chief Executive of Asthma UK says: 'We agree that awareness needs to be raised and behaviour needs to change if air quality targets are to be met. It's shocking that the UK is so far behind on its commitments. 'We also warmly welcome the Committee's recommendation for the Government to take better account of the health impacts of poor air quality. If the government is serious about pushing the prevention agenda this is precisely the kind of action it needs to take. Air quality is of prime concern to people with asthma and two thirds tell us that traffic fumes trigger their asthma symptoms. 29% say that a reduction in air pollution is the single thing that would make the most difference to their quality of life in relation to their asthma. Quantifying the impact of pollution on health and quality of life, as well as the costs to the NHS and the economy, would open people's eyes to the importance of improving air quality.' Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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