Sample Naturopathic Approach to Asthma (in adults)
Excerpts from Naturopathy Assignment HLT60512
Sample Naturopathic Approaches to Asthma in Adults (The dosages given for herbs and supplements
are the ‘standard range’ and are a guide only. See a Naturopath for contraindications and individualised dosages for your condition)
| Supplement | Herbs | Dietary | Lifestyle | Other | |
| Curcumin
Powdered extract 1.5–3.0 g daily Anti-inflammatory Anti asthmatic Antioxidant Anti platelet Chemo protective |
Albizia lebbek
25–60 ml per week (1:2) Antiallergic Antimicrobial Antiseptic (GIT) Cardiotonic Hypocholesterolaemic Hypolipidaemic |
Include
Fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds. Whole food diet, with adequate fluid intake from broths, juices, soups, herbal teas (Hechtman, 2012, p. 480)
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Improved quality
of life Maintenance of lung function Minimization of medication adverse effects Reduce risk of |
Tests
Peak expiratory flow (PEF) Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV) IgG/IgE food profile IgE/IgG Inhalant allergy |
| Cytoprotective
(Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018) |
Immunosuppressive
Contraindications ‘May need to be combined with an immune tonic’ (Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018) |
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morbidity hospitalisation or death from asthma
reduction of risk factors personal family history of atopy exposure to environmental allergies, occupations sensitivities, and respiratory viruses, smoking and passive smoke Assessment and treatment of external influences Digestive function and sufficient hydrochloric acid |
panel
ALCAT Food / chemical intolerance assessments GI profile or Digestive Analysis (Hechtman, 2012, p. 479) |
| and digestive enzymes, allergy or intolerance, emotional stressors
(Hechtman, 2012)
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| Eicosapentaenoic Acid,
EPA, Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA EPA/DHA fatty acids 2–10 g daily Anti-inflammatory (Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018)
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Galium aparine
30–50 ml per week (1:2) Astringent Diuretic Lymphatic Contraindications – (Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018) |
Exclude
Food allergies and sensitivities Common triggers are Cow’s milk, eggs, chocolate, soy, corn, rice, citrus fruit and apple. Delayed reaction can occur with salicylate sensitivity. |
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| Magnesium
300mg per day in divided doses Studies show: 300mg Magnesium daily in children was associated with more bronchial resilience as assessed by methacholine stimulation and was associated with |
Inula racemosa
30–60 ml per week (1:2) Antiangina Antispasmodic (respiratory tract) Antispasmodic (uterus) Bronchodilator Cardioprotective Contraindications – |
Foods high in salicylates include chocolate, banana, tomato sauces, citrus, milk, and food colourings. Dehydration might exacerbate exercise induced asthma. Primary Exclusions
Reduce red meat intake – arachidonic acid link to |
| less asthmatic medication use during 2 months of usage (Examine.Com,
2018) (Gontijo-Amaral , Ribeiro , Gontijo , Condino- Neto , & Ribeiro , 2007)
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids, hesperidin quercetin, rutin and other nutrients Nutraceuticals C-Max BioMedica (Practitioner) Children – take 1/2 level metric teaspoon (1.75g) in water or juice 1-2 times daily Or as prescribed by a healthcare practitioner |
(Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018) | series 2 prostaglandins and leukotrienes (transient airway responsiveness). Reduce intake of sugar, salt, saturated fats, cows, dairy, wheat, processed foods, additives, preservatives, colorings – tartrazine (yellow food dye). MSG and derivatives, avoid dietary sources of sulfites (220) – alcohol, dried, fruits, pre-prepared salads (Hechtman, 2012, p. 480) | |||
| Vitamin D
‘Appears to be somewhat effective at reducing the occurrence of asthma attacks in youth’ (examine.com) |
Thymus vulgaris
15–40 ml per week (1:2) Anthelmintic Antiasthmatic Antidiarrhoeal Antimicrobial Antiparasitic |
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| Antiseptic (respiratory tract) Antispasmodic (respiratory tract)
Antitussive Astringent Bitter tonic Carminative Expectorant (relaxing) (Herb Drug Nutrient, 2018) |