Bronchitis
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Characteristics of Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an infection or irritation of the bronchial tree
(the tubes leading down into the lungs. The inflammation leads to a build-up of mucous. Main symptoms of bronchitis are coughing, pain in the chest and/or back,
fatigue, sore throat, fever, difficulty in breathing and sudden chills.
Chronic bronchitis is often caused by irritation from cigarette smoke and
other poisonous fumes, as well as allergies, dust, dampness and cold.
Careful attention to the diet
suggestions below, combined with the
suggested health supplements may help:
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for bronchitis
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Avoid mucus-forming foods such as dairy products,
sugar, white flour, processed foods and excess bananas.
Drink at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered
water every day, at room temperature or warmer.
Eat plenty of garlic and onions, and some radishes
and mustard.
Eat lots of fresh (preferably organic) vegetables
and fruit.
Other
Suggestions
Blow up a balloon a few times every day to
strengthen the lungs.
Invest in an air purifier, particularly for the
bedroom and workplace if possible.
Consult a nutrition consultant or herbalist for
more detailed and individual help.
Do not allow bronchitis to turn into pneumonia.
Health Supplements
Often, a
combination of supplements may help in
alleviating this condition. You may wish to
consult a nutritional therapist for personal
advice. Supplements that may be helpful in
alleviating symptoms are shown below:
3 x Quercetin and Bromelain daily (from BioCare Ltd)
3-6 x 1000mg Vitamin C
daily, in divided doses (start at the first sign of symptoms)
Nature's Sunshine Chlorophyll Liquid
Zinc lozenges (up to 5 lozenges per day for a limited period – prolonged supplementation at this level could cause immunosuppression)
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