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    Asthma

    Asthma is a condition that can affect young and old alike.

    It can be distressing, particularly when young children are affected, and is the cause of great concern to many a parent.

    The usual symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness.   These symptoms may be triggered by inhaling allergens such as pollen, dust, dog or cat hair, or by changes in temperature.   However, much of the time there are no obvious triggers, and the symptoms often worsen at night.

    Teenagers, young adults and even the elderly can be affected, as asthma can be troublesome life-long.

    Conventional treatment is usually successful, but is based on suppressive therapy with bronchodilators or inhalers and steroids - inhalers or oral medication.

    Whilst this effectively deals with the symptoms, and some of the underlying inflammation, the true cause of the condition is not dealt with.   This is obvious as the condition flares up when the medication is reduced or stopped.

    A proper diagnosis must be made, and other similar conditions considered, such as infections, bronchitis and emphysema (usually in smokers), and even conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis in children or TB.

    A sudden worsening of the condition should always be assessed by a medical doctor, as other complicating factors may be involved such as superimposed infections, or pneumothorax (which is a 'leakage' of air from the lungs into the chest cavity).

    Once the condition has been diagnosed correctly, and is supervised by a medical practitioner, then there is much that can be done by the complementary and alternative practitioner in alleviating the condition and even dealing with underlying factors that may be contributing.

    How Can We Help?

    We offer a caring, alternative approach to your needs.

    We specialise in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, and there are a number of approaches that can help.

    Each person is dealt with individually. Each person’s needs are different. The actual treatment will vary from person to person.

    There are a number of factors that may aggravate the condition, and these include stress, allergies, and even liver or digestive imbalance can play a part in the condition. These need to be considered and dealt with as necessary.

    We usually recommend a number of tests to evaluate the condition, and to exclude these aggravating factors.

    Following an initial assessment, or a free initial consultation (may not be available at some Clinics), a recommendation will be made regarding suitable tests or treatment.

    What Tests Do You Need?

    A number of tests may be of benefit, including the following:

    • Full Body Screening
    • Allergy Test
    • Vitamin and Mineral Test

    We usually recommend a Vitamin and Mineral test for most of our patients, as vitamin or mineral deficiencies can contribute to many health problems.

    It is not always necessary to carry out any tests in Asthma, as it may be possible to obtain good relief from the symptoms with a number of approaches.

    What Advice Do You Get?

    The actual advice given depends on the individual.

    Dietary changes are often recommended in asthma, and food sensitivities often play a part in the condition.   Milk and dairy sensitivity is common, and it is wise to try avoiding these completely from the diet prior to or when starting a course of treatment.

    The actual treatments recommended will depend on the underlying factors predisposing to the condition. Acupuncture, Reflexology, VacuPressure or even Hypnotherapy may be useful.

    Nutritional, herbal and homoeopathic medicines can also be very effective. These may be used to improve the condition and to reduce the dosage and amount of conventional drugs required, for example in controlling the wheezing and breathlessness, and in reducing the underlying inflammation and so on.

    A comprehensive treatment programme – based on the therapies discussed above – is recommended during your consultations.

    How Successful Is Our Treatment?

    Our treatment programmes are usually very successful. We often succeed where others have failed.

    The reason for this is due to the tests carried out – which enables us to tailor the treatments according to the specific needs of the individual – and also due to the experience we have gained over the years together with the efficacy of our unique, specialised products – herbal, homoeopathic and nutritional.

    Most – if not all – of our patients have benefited from out treatment programmes. Individual treatment programmes may be complex, and may need some commitment to follow successfully. Dietary changes together with a number of supplements, herbal and / or homoeopathic medicines to take every day, together with weekly treatments may be required for a period of at least 10 – 12 weeks.

    How Much Does it Cost?

    It is impossible to estimate the cost in any individual person, as the treatment recommended will vary from person to person.

    The tests that may be required also vary in cost, and further information may be found together with information relating to each specific test.

    The costs of individual therapies and products also differ, and you should refer to current price lists, or make enquiries at the Clinic.

    We always offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and further information regarding cost may be discussed at this time.

    (Free consultations may not be available at all the Clinics we visit.)

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  • Full Body Screening
  • Allergy Testing
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