It is just amazing to note the immense health benefits derived on regular consumption of fish. The fact that fish has high medicinal value is now being proven through numerous studies. Fish for healthy heart: A study published in the Aug.5th issue of Journal of American College of Cardiology, confirms that a lifetime of eating [...]
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According to a new study, Passion fruit peel can considerably improve symptoms of Asthma. The patients who were given an extract from the peel of the fruit sho wed reduced coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, due to the high content of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of the purple fruit. The research was conducted [...]
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Eating Apples during pregnancy helps protect children against allergic diseases and asthma, suggests a new study. The study conducted by University of Aberdeen, UK, found that children of mothers, who ate plenty of apples during pregnancy, were less prone to wheezing or Asthma, in comparison to mothers who had hardly consumed apples. The researchers carried [...]
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The term ‘Kukkura’ is the Sanskrit translation of ‘dog’. The breathing technique ‘Kukkura pranayama’ imitates the panting of a dog. It targets the diaphragm, the central muscle for breathing. Diaphragm, known as the phrenos(in Greek), also refers to the mind. This indicates the unity of emotional, physical, spiritual and metal forms of human expression, which [...]
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Various studies have revealed yoga to be an effective therapy in reducing the intensity and frequency of Asthma bouts. Yoga, which includes Pranayama (breathing), is not only great for meditation, but also for the lungs. It increases the air capacity, air flow, efficiency and stamina of lungs. Different Pranayama techniques such as the Breath of [...]
The following herbs are traditionally recommended for Asthma relief: Chamomile Tea – The herb Chamomile contains antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-histamine properties. The flowers are used as tinctures externally and consumed internally in the form of tea. It is a beneficial treatment for Asthma, but should be avoided by individuals who are under medications like [...]
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