herbs and natural treatments for tamaka shavasa (asthma)

HERBS AND NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR TAMAKA

SHAVASA (ASTHMA)

TAMAKA SHAVASATAMAKA SHAVASA(ASTHMA)(ASTHMA)

IntroductionIntroduction

It is a common & distressing condition It is a common & distressing condition which is characterized by recurrent attacks which is characterized by recurrent attacks of spasm of the tubes of the lungs resulting of spasm of the tubes of the lungs resulting in wheezing, coughing & a sense of in wheezing, coughing & a sense of suffocation.suffocation.

SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS * Coughing* Coughing * Wheezing* Wheezing * Difficulty in * Difficulty in

breathingbreathing * Chest tightness* Chest tightness * fatigue* fatigue * Anxiety* Anxiety * Mental Confusion* Mental Confusion * Rapid pulse* Rapid pulse

CAUSES* Inflammation* Airway constriction

=> Asthma triggers such as:* Pollen * Dust mites, cockroaches* Mold* Pet hair or dander* Charges in weather ( cold air)* Tobacco smoke* Stress & strong emotions (Like jealousy, anger, hatred etc.)* Unhealthy diet & life style.

Advice:-Herbs & Supplements:-

* Haritaki Bala* Saffron* Chavanprash* Ashwgandha

* Kaishora Guggulu* Pipali* Vasak* Honey

Mind & Body approach:-Mind & Body approach:-

Nadi Shodhna(Anuloma viloma)Nadi Shodhna(Anuloma viloma)* Bhastrika* Bhastrika

Pranayamas :-Pranayamas :-

* Shashanka Aasna* Bhujang Aasna* Dhanur Aasna* Gomukh Aasna* Sarvang AasnaSurya Namaskara plays an important role.

Aasnas:-

Relaxation therapy

* Yoga Nidra* Yoga Nidra* Meditation* Meditation

Diet (Do's & Dont's)Diet (Do's & Dont's)

Do's:-Do's:-* Simple, nourishing non-* Simple, nourishing non-

stimulating food.stimulating food.* Plenty of fresh foods.* Plenty of fresh foods.* Lightly cooked * Lightly cooked

vegetablesvegetables* Whole meal grains* Whole meal grains* Pulses* Pulses* Pepper, garlic & ginger * Pepper, garlic & ginger

(Specially in cold (Specially in cold months)months)

Dont's:-Dont's:-

* Meat* Meat* Egg* Egg* Rice* Rice* Sweets* Sweets* Dairy products* Dairy products* Refined flour products* Refined flour products* Junk Food* Junk Food* Soft drinks* Soft drinks* Heavy oily & fried foods* Heavy oily & fried foods* Chemically treated, * Chemically treated, processed, processed, flavored & flavored & preserved foods.preserved foods.

PreventionPrevention

Avoid triggers &

Avoid triggers &

allergiesallergies

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