Illnesses Go to......... ADD/ADHD Addiction Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asperger's Syndrome Asthma Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Colitis Colon Cancer Coronary Disease Crohn's Disease Diabetes Drug Addiction Environmental Illness Fibromyalgia Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Hodgkin's Disease Hypertension Hypothyroidism Infertility Inflammatory Bowel Disease Insomnia Leukemia Lyme Disease Lymphoma Metabolic Syndrome Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Multiple Sclerosis Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Prostate Cancer Raynaud's Ringing in the Ears Sleep Disorders Syndrome X Tinnitus "Rather than emphasizing the bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs that conventional physicians use routinely, the complementary physician will keep them on the back burner, and use them only if the disease cannot be controlled by natural means. These natural means will include dealing with detoxification, supplying natural substances like vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and herbs either orally or by injection, dealing with less accepted infections, such as Candida Albicans overgrowth in the gut, balancing the hormonal system, using homeopathic medications and/or using energy balancing techniques such as acupuncture."    Michael Schachter, M.D. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Asthma by Michael Schachter, M.D. Article describes the pathology of asthma and how it is generally treated by conventional medicine versus how a complementary physician might approach the asthma patient. Article emphasizes how to prevent asthma attacks by working on one's environment, lifestyle and nutritional supplements. Childhood Asthma by Janet Zand, L.Ac., O.M.D. Conventional Treatment, Dietary Guidelines, Nutritional Supplements, Herbal Treatment, Homeopathy, Acupressure. Asthma from Life Extension Foundation Physiology, Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Vitamins and Minerals, Plant Medicines, Essential, Fatty Acids, Theories, Mind Body Therapies, Environmental Health, Summary Ten Asthma Pearls Every Primary Care Physician Should Know Are you misdiagnosing patients with atypical symptoms? by Ware G. Kuschner, M.D. - "Although knowledge about diagnosis and treatment of asthma has greatly increased in the past few years, common misconceptions and oversights still exist. This article offers 10 practical pearls to help primary care physicians provide optimal care for their asthma patients." CAUSES/RISK FACTORS/PREVENTION Asthma: Causative Factors by Linda Lazarides Abstracts of Journal Articles Linking Diet to Asthma The Role of Hidden Food Allergy/Intolerance in Chronic Disease by Alan R. Gaby, M.D. Cockroaches Important Cause of Asthma Morbidity Among Inner-City Children from National Institutes of Health Asthma Self-Care from the American Institute for Preventive Medicine Self-Care Tips How to Avoid Dust Mites: Some Helpful Tips by Morris Nejat, M.D. "Although dust mites are everywhere, a few simple environmental measures can dramatically improve your allergy and asthma symptoms as well as decrease the amount of medication you may now require. Dust mite avoidance is the safest and among the most effective ways to treat allergies." PATIENTS' STORIES Sylvia's Case History from Dr. Szpindor Julie's Big Mystery: Story With a Happy Ending TREATMENTS/THERAPIES See articles in Background Section. Articles from Alternative Medicine Types of Respiratory Conditions and Their Causes "Dr. Sherman points out that asthma that originates during infancy is generally due to food allergies; when it strikes between ages ten to thirty, it is usually due to inhalants; and when it occurs after age forty-five, it is commonly due to infections." Using an Integrative Approach to Treat Asthma Diet, Supplements, Herbs, Hydrotherapy Using Nutrients to Treat Childhood Asthma Using Herbs to Treat Childhood Asthma Using Neuromuscular Therapy to Treat Asthma WholeHealthMD.com Articles by Anne Szpindor, M.D. Conventional Medicine Diet and Lifestyle Options Self-Care Techniques Supplements Recommended for Asthma Alternative Techniques The Seven for Asthma by Majid Ali, M.D. A Controlled Trial Of Immunotherapy For Asthma In Allergic Children by N. Adkinson, et al. Herbal Medicine for Asthma by David L. Hoffmann Homeopathy for Asthma by Dana Ullman, M.P.H. Vitamin Supplements May Help Asthmatics Cope With Air Pollution from Doctor's Guide "Our results show that a combination of antioxidant vitamins can benefit people with asthma who are sensitive to air pollutants," said lead author Dr. Carol Trenga, who conducted the study while completing doctoral research at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine. Co-author of the study is Dr. Jane Koenig, an international expert on the respiratory health effects of air pollution. OTHER RESOURCES Allergies and Asthma from About.com Allergy and Asthma Network Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online Allergy Asthma Technology American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology California Asthma Among the School Aged Project Abstracts of Articles from The Life Extension Foundation Articles from The New England Journal of Medicine RECOMMENDED BOOKS Please click on the picture of the book or the title to order.
Francis V. Adams, M.D., The Asthma Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know	Steven J. Bock, M.D., Natural Relief for Your Child's Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Symptoms & Reducing Your Child's Dependence on Drugs
Ellen W. Cutler, D.C., Winning the War Against Asthma and Allergies	Richard Firshein, Reversing Asthma: Breathe Easier With This Revolutionary New Program.
Teresa Hale, Breathing Free: The Revolutionary 5-Day Program to Heal Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Other Respiratory Ailments.	Doris Rapp, M.D., Is This Your Child? : Discovering and Treating Unrecognized Allergies in Children and Adult