Archive for the 'Respiratory Health' Category

Coughs – Types, Causes and Treatments

Although it may not seem like it, a cough is a protective action by the body in healthy individuals. It is an involuntary reflex initiated by two classes of nerves with endings in the lungs. Coughing is an action the body takes to get rid of substances irritating the air passages, and a cough is [...]

What is Bronchitis and How To Treat Naturally

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (large airways) in the lungs, occurring when an infection causes the thin mucous membrane linings of these airways to become irritated and inflamed. The result is the production of mucus in the lungs and a persistent cough that may last several days or weeks.

15 Things You Need To Know About Asthma

Nobody should lose their life or the life of a loved one to Asthma but sadly it happens. Each year, more than 4000 people do exactly that with the number rising each year. Asthma is a medical condition which is reversible. The knowledge is there. Learning what to watch for and how to react to [...]

Allergy Sufferers, Are Dust Mites Ruining Your Life?

Do your eyes itch? Your nose stop up and start dripping? Your lungs burn and make a wheezing sound when you breath? If you suffer from allergies, you probably answered yes to one or more of these miserable conditions. I won’t take up a lot of your time explaining what exactly allergies are and how [...]