Are You Short Of Breath?

Are You Short Of Breath

Your ability to breathe or not being able to breathe is related to many different parts of your body, not just your Lungs.  And what seems to be coming more commonplace in our society is that people are having greater difficulty breathing on there own.  Conditions, such as Asthma, are growing out of control with children, and the increase in Sleep Apnea in adults is on the rise as well.  Can you imagine a child suffering from Sleep Apnea?  Believe it or not, it is occurring.  In an effort to give you better understanding of your respiratory health, I would like to cover these two major health concerns, and offer some natural solutions for each.

Bronchial Asthma is defined as "A reversable obstructive lung disorder characterized by increase responsiveness ofthe airways."  Doctors are unsure as to what causes the underlying mechanism, yet appreciating the different components of asthma leads us to some natural solutions.  Overt Asthma attacks may occur when such persons are subject to various stresses, such as viral infection, exercise, emotional upset, changes in temperature or pressure, inhalation of cold air or irritants, allergen exposure, or ingestion of aspirin or sulfites in sensitive individuals.  Allergic Asthma can be from outside irritants, called "extrinsic asthma," or from internal infection, emotional factors or irritants and is known as "intrinsic asthma."  Allergy is said to be more important in children than in adults, but evidence is inconclusive. 

Asthma is characterized by narrowing of the large and small airways due to spasm of the bronchial smooth muscle, edema and inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, and production of tenacious mucus.  It's the production of tenacious mucus that seems to create the biggest problem for the asthmatic, and the mechanism for this mucus production requires further understanding to help the individuals who suffer from this disease. 

Mucus production within the Respiratory System is a bi-product of  imbalances within the Digestive System.  These relate to the overgrowth of Yeast and Candidia as a result of Antibiotic ingestion followed by the consumption of refined sugar and dairy products such as milk and cheese.  The combination of this digestive Yeast/Candidia imbalance with the various foods mentioned will cause the body to produce excess amounts of mucus in both the Large Intestine and the Respiratory System.  If it effects the Lungs, it will lead to possible trapping of allergens, bacteria, and viruses within the mucus which will lead to increases in inflammation and infections.  If one takes an antibiotic for the infection, the cycle will continue to repeat itself. 

Sleep Apnea is a potentially leathal disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more , sometimes greater than 300 times/night.  It can be obstructive (upper airway blockage despite airflow drive), central (decreased respiratory center output), or mixed.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs most often in obese people, with secondary pulmonary insufficiency.  Complications include cardiac abnormalities (sinus arrhythmias, extreme bradycardia, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia).  Snoring is 3 times more common in obese people and heavy snorers should have a thorough examination of the mouth, nose, palate, throat and neck.

Treatment would include weight loss which helps to reduce the episodes, as well as improve blood gases.  For snoring, avoiding alcoholic beverages, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and antihistamines before going to sleep; as well as trying to sleep on one's side, or with the head of the bed tilted up.

What Can Be Done For You

Suffering from breathing difficulties is quite upsetting.  The sense of sophicating and the resultant panic only leads to further paralysis of the diaphragm and Lungs.  One of the ways that I can help you is through Chiropractic manipulation.  Spinal adjustments to the areas related to the nervous supply to the Lungs and overall Respiratoty System helps to restore normal communication to those areas.  Checking to see if the health imbalance has related emotional contributions from the emotions of Grief, Sadness, Yearning, Contemplation, or Anguish and then helping the body to release the stored emotional energy through NeuroEmotional Technique will allow the breathing centers to become more relaxed.  Supporting the body with high quality whole food supplements from Standard Process will also help to repair any imbalances within the Respiratory System.  FenGre is designed to digest and remove excess mucus and "post nasal drip" within the body.  Pneumatrophin PMG is designed to help rebuild the Lungs and Respiratory System, and Emphaplex is designed for those who suffer from Emphysema and Asthma.  Helpful herbal solutions by MediHerb include Broncafest which supports healthy respiratory tract function, supports normal mucus flow, supports the body's natural ability to break up respiratory secretions or PulmaCo designed to assist in maintaining breathing passages to support free and clear breathing, support the body's natural ability to break up and expel respiratory secretions and support healthy respiratory tract function.  Euphrasia Complex will also assist the other two when extra support is required.

My Offer To You

If you are a Current Practice Member and suffer with any issues related to your breathing, come get your Lung Check.  All you have to do is call Jean at (845) 561-BACK (2225) and tell her to put you in for the Lung Check.  Normally this is a $50.00 value, but for the month of October, I will give this to you for FREE!  That's right, it's FREE if you choose to take advantage of it.  But you must have it done during the Month of October.  As of November 1st, the offer will expire.  So why wait?  Call Jean while it's on your mind and schedule yourself for the Lung Check!

Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

• Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

• Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.