Respiratory problems are nothing to sneeze at. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) such as emphysema are our fourth leading cause of death. Asthma leaves more than 20 million Americans wheezing and gasping for breath. And bronchitis, sinusitis, hay fever, and other respiratory allergies are a major source of chronic illness.

The Conventional Approach to Respiratory Problems

Conventional physicians use a plethora of drugs to treat diseases of the respiratory tract, and because these are chronic conditions, patients are often prescribed lifelong, side-effect-riddled drug regimens. While drugs are sometimes unavoidable, particularly for the treatment of acute attacks, we help our patients dramatically reduce their use by avoiding triggers and preventing recurrences, reversing nutritional deficiencies that underlie symptoms, and opening airways with natural therapies.

Natural Treatments for Respiratory Problems

The first step in treating respiratory problems is to identify the triggers that provoke symptoms. While most people are aware of common causes such as cigarette smoke and pollen, every patient has unique "hot buttons." At the clinic we help you discover what they are and show you how to avoid them.

We will also individualize a nutritional supplement program for you that curtails inflammation, promotes relaxation of the airways, and combats free radicals that contribute to lung dysfunction. These natural treatments for respiratory problems will help raise your trigger threshold, reduce the frequency and severity of attacks, and lower or even eliminate your dependency on drugs.

Hope for Patients With COPD

Conventional medicine says flat out that there is little hope for COPD, short of drugs, oxygen, and surgery. At Whitaker Wellness we have had great success in relieving suffering with inhaled glutathione. Dozens of studies have confirmed that free radical damage is a primary player in COPD, and glutathione is the most efficient antioxidant in the airways. Yet potent as it may be, its remarkable effects are noted only when it is inhaled. Inhaled glutathione is the most promising therapy available for COPD, but because it is a natural antioxidant, it will be years before it is offered by conventional doctors.

IV Magnesium and Natural Anti-Inflammatories for Asthma

During an asthma attack, the lining of the airways becomes inflamed, the muscles around them constrict, and the bronchial tubes get clogged with thick mucus. Breathing becomes, as one patient described it, like "sucking air through a straw while an elephant sits on your chest."

Magnesium is a requisite for our patients who suffer with asthma. Intravenous magnesium is a lifesaver during acute attacks, and oral magnesium lessens symptoms and may reduce or even eliminate the need for medication. Because asthma is first and foremost an inflammatory disease, we also prescribe an intensive program of natural anti-inflammatories that curb symptoms and reduce the frequency of attacks.

Alternatives to Allergy Drugs

People with airborne allergies are cursed with a hypervigilant immune system that responds to allergens with an all-out attack, releasing inflammatory chemicals such as histamine and leukotrienes that cause sneezing, congestion, and other symptoms.

Fortunately, a number of nutritional supplements, including quercetin, stinging nettles, and vitamin C, counteract the effects of these inflammatory mediators—without the adverse effects of drowsiness or jitteriness common to many allergy drugs. We also teach patients suffering with allergies how to block allergens from entering the body in the first place.

Real-Life Success Stories

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Additional Information

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Contact Us

For more information on the Whitaker Wellness Institute's approach to treating Respiratory Problems, contact a Patient Services Representative at (800) 488-1500 or click here.