What Is Bronchitis ?
Bronchitis refers to an inflammation of the bronchi or air passage of the lung. It is a breathing disorder affecting the expiratory function. In most cases, some infection also occurs in the nose and throat.
Bronchitis may be acute or chronic. In chronic cases, the disease is of long duration. It is more serious than the acute type as permanent changes may have occurred in the lungs, thereby interfering with their normal movements. Chronic bronchitis is a condition of ageing and presumably degeneration of the respiratory tract that has been subjected to years of irritation by atmospheric pollutants, inhaled organism and, in smokers, to many years of self-inhaled irritants. It has been more frequent in males than in females and morality rate is also higher in males.
Symptoms: In most cases of bronchitis, the larynx, trachea and bronchial tubes are acutely inflamed. The tissues are swollen due to irritation. Large quantities of mucus are secreted and poured into the windpipe to protect the in¬flamed mucous membranes. There is usually some fever, and difficulty in breathing as well as a deep, chest cough.
Other symptoms are hoarseness, pain in the chest, lack of energy and" depression. The breathing trouble con¬tinues till the inflammation subsides and mucus is remov¬ed. In chronic cases, besides excessive production of bronchial mucus, there is infection and lung destruction.
Causes: Acute bronchitis may very often occur as a sequel to a common cold or as a result of an attack of influenza. The severity of the disease depends on the extent of the spread of infection which is aggravated by exposure to cold, damp and smoke.
The disease becomes chronic due to recurring attacks of acute bronchitis and wrong food habits. The habitual use of refined foods such as white sugar, refined cereals and white flour products result in the accumulation of toxic matter in the system and this toxic waste collects in the bronchial tube. Other causes of bronchitis are ex¬cessive smoking, living or working in a stuffy atmosphere and the use of drugs to suppress earlier diseases. At¬mospheric pollution and climate are important causal fac¬tors for the onset of the disease. The greater the pollu¬tion, the higher will be the rate of chronic bronchitis.
FLP's great natural food supplements from Phoenix, Arizona for people with Bronchitis or Cold...
1.Forever bee Propolis - a natural anti-biotic derived from the beehive, help people with asthma, colds, coughs, arthritis, flu, boosts immune system, controls the spread of mesa viruses, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. Loaded with nutrients and is 100% natural; contains no added preservatives, coloring or flavorings and is fortified with royal and honey.
2.Aloe Heat Lotion - 62% aloe vera - an oil in water emollient Aloe Vera lotion.
Soothes body aches, sports injuries, muscle cramps, minor exercise injuries, tired or sore muscles; heat lotion's deep penetrating formula might help with stress and tension; relieves pains in arthritic joints and aching muscles; soothes headaches. Suitable for children and adults; has natural lignin-skin penetrating qualities-combined with warming agents to make it the ideal massage lotion for tired dry skin; massage onto the chest and back in cases of bronchial and respiratory problems.
3.Aloe Vera Gel- a natural health drink which help cleanse the digestive system; improve circulation; metabolic disorders, and energy levels; reduce the effects of allergies and promote internal balance. Contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids, enzymes. It helps people with skin disorders, arthritis, asthma, bowel dysfunction, cramps, colon cleansing, candida, diabetes, digestive disorder, herpes, headaches, heartburn, hypertension, hemorrhoids, insomnia, indigestion, overweight, rashes, shingles, stomach disorders, tiredness, tension, throat infection, ulcers and viruses.
4. Garlic Thyme - each soft gel contains odorless oil of garlic equivalent to 1000mg of fresh garlic cloves. Garlic is an anti=bacterial and anti-fungal and helps in improving conditions like bronchitis, soothes the digestive system, and is a powerful antioxidant which helps combat cancer; by including A Beta Care, Arctic Sea, nature Min and Garlic Thyme in our daily diets, it will increase the body's defenses against potentially life-threatening chemicals ever present in our day-to-day diets and activities; may help people with heart problems, liver problem, yeast infections and sinusitis; natural decongestant and fights bacteria.
5.Forever Lycium Plus - contains lycium fruit extract - rich in amino acids which are the building blocks of protein and vitamins; licorice bioflavonoid extract - made up of over 150 compounds, bioflavonoid; a very powerful vitamin C and E nutrient. Help people with fever; inflammation, wounds, ulcers, sore throats and coughs; strengthens capillaries; improves circulation and reduces risk of thrombosis (blood clots); improves absorption of Vitamin C; and enhances vitamin C's anti-oxidant and anti-viral effects; improves vision; reduces back and joint pain; may help people with diabetes and arthritis.
Dosage:
Bee propolis - 6 tablets daily
Garlic Thyme - 6 tablets daily
Aloe Heat Lotion - Rub chest and back various times
Lycium Plus - 3 tablets daily
Absorbent C - 3 tablets daily
Aloe Vera Gel - 6oz daily