Holly Said:

Lethargy: Best dietary/natural medicine/herbal preventatives?

We Answered:

I think first of all, it's important to take a close look at your life and rule out the lifestyle habits that may be zapping your energy. You seem to be eating and sleeping well which is good. So here are a few more things to look out for:

1. Do you drink enough water? Not as in coffee, tea or alcohol, but plain vanilla water. It's important to keep yourself hydrated especially during work, as many people tend to forget about it when they are busy.

2. Do you take time to unwind and de-stress? Stress seems to be getting on you and if it's not dissipated but accumulated and suppressed, it can drain your energy and manifest as physical symptoms.

Take time each day after work to go for a brisk walk or a jog and not think about work. Talk over your problems with your family or friends if this method suits you (not everyone likes to talk to other people about their problems). Find an outlet to relieve your stress. Paint, sketch, write, whatever works for you. Using humor and laughing often can help too. Check out this site on how to use humor to reduce stress and anxiety: http://theconsciouslife.com/6-ways-to-re…

Meditation is also a good way to relieve stress and quiet our busy chattering mind. You can learn how to meditate for beginners here: http://theconsciouslife.com/how-to-medit…

3. Might you have a food sensitivity or disease that you're not aware of. Many people are sensitive to certain foods like beans, or additives but are totally unaware of it because the symptoms are delayed and took some time to develop. Some suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome which can be caused a number of reasons, including sensitivity to foods or food additives as well.

4. Chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is low-grade inflammation that happens in the body with little or no visible symptoms. We are familiar with red, swollen irritated skin which is caused by acute inflammation but not many are aware of chronic inflammation, which has been found to be the root of many degenerative diseases including heart disease as well as some cancers. It can be caused by a number of reasons, including stress. You can learn more from http://theconsciouslife.com/inflammation…

Personally, I find that getting sufficient nutrients from whole foods, avoiding processed and junk foods, meditation and getting exercise at least 3X a week work well for me. Keeping stress at a level that you find manageable is also very important in your case.

But after doing these things and you see little improvement in your condition, I encourage you to see a doctor who will be able to refer you to a specialist for further investigation.

Good luck and all the best!

Judith Said:

Any herbal cures for asthma in traditional medicine?

We Answered:

My Uncle had Athsma and Emphyzema.

I made a blend of essential oils and heated them in a potpouri pot and they helped him.

50% eucalyptus
25% sage
25% peppermint.

shake well then used about 6-10 drops of this blend in the potpouri pot when he needed it.

Clifton Said:

I have known for years that taking herbal medicines can be a remedy for bronchal asthma how far is it true?

We Answered:

I have found chiropractic to be the best thing for my asthma. Also, during an asthma attack or if I feel one coming on caffiene does wonders to help!

Katrina Said:

What are some natural remedies for asthma?

We Answered:

I'm an asthma sufferer just like you. Sometimes I find when I am having trouble breathing, I take a hot shower and the steam from the shower actually helps me breath better. Especially when I am not sick. When I am sick and I get bronchitis, I feel that the cold air helps me. There is no surefire way to know this is going to work until you try it. But it works wonders for me! Hope this helps you!

Jaime Said:

Please any one can suggest me herbal medicine for allergic asthma?

We Answered:

You need a bronchodilator. Forget herbals, none of them are strong enough and forget homeopathy, its nothing but water. Try some of the otc asthma inhalers. They can be quite effective. If they don't work, you ned to go to a doctor