Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes spasm and excessive mucous is secreted into the lungs, inhibiting breathing and creating a variety of symptoms. “Extrinsic” asthma is an allergy-induced reaction in which serum IgE’s antibodies increase. “Intrinsic” asthma is a bronchial reaction triggered by stress, cold, exercise, environmental pollutants, or an infection.

There are anywhere from 15-20 possible causes for asthma and usually a number of them are present concurrently. Some of the most common and important are 1) allergies (including molds, dust, pollen and animal dander), 2) environmental pollutants and chemicals, 3) food allergies (a major culprit in childhood asthma), 4) lowered adrenal function, 5) emotional stress, 6) medications, and 7) nutritional deficiencies. We have considerable experience and expertise in identifying and correcting imbalances in all of these areas.