posted September 13, 2004 09:55 AM           

Check all enviromental factors such as pets, dust, mould, stress and of course general health and nutrition. The body needs good nutrition to be able to fight back. It is never normally one vitamin or one mineral because the body does not work like this. It is a combination of things. Make sure pillows and bedding are changed more often than normal.

First I would avoid food additives and especially a colouring agent called tartrazine. Eat plenty of garlic, fresh fruit, veggies and loads of oninons which counteract production of mucus.

Cider vinegar in warm water three times a day is also good. You may add a teaspoon of local honey if you wish.

Massage is good. Lie face down with head lower than chest. Pay special attention to lung points between the shoulders. I do this for kids who have really chronic asthma. I also massage the chest with eucalyptus, juniper and wintergreen oils in a carrier lotion.

Homoepathy

Arsenicum Album is used if breathing is difficult especially at night. If it's breathing made worse by cold or a dry wind, then look for Ipecacuanha.

Good luck.