[YEA]  09/29/2007: Victoria Shepard from Santa Barbara, CA: "Nose breathing reduced my asthma-like symptoms considerably. About 8 years ago I was diagnosed with allergy related asthma. I ignored the symptoms for about 6 years as they were mild. They worsened, and I had to use an inhaler every day to control the coughing. This year, I noticed that when I laughed, sang, yelled or became stressed, talked too much (I am a teacher), I would cough. I knew my doctor would just give me more asthma drugs, so I began to research alternative treatments on the internet. I came up with the Buyteko program which requires an hour a day of breathing exercises and changing to nose breathing from mouth breathing. As I do not have an hour a day to practice specialized breathing exercises, I utilized what I could: In June of this year (2007), I became a nose breather. It was tricky at first. I had to learn to shorten my sentences and inhale only through my nose. I naturally exhale through my mouth slowly as I speak. This is okay. No deep breathes in or out through the mouth. No deep breathes in through the nose either. To prevent mouth breathing at night, in accordance with the Buyteko program, I tape my mouth with cheap masking tape. It took 3 months, but I have no asthma-like symptoms. I can laugh, shout, get excited or stresed and sing.

It has been over a months since I have used an inhaler. "

05/13/2012: Curiousman from Valpo, In, Usa: "Hi I have been using Seaseme oil for the past 2 days as follows: When I wake up, before lunch, and before dinner. I take a tablespoon full and swish for 20mins. Along with that I take 2 tablespoons of ACV as a shot before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

So far I haven't seen much change, but it's only been 2 days. I do them both 3x a day to speed process! I want to experience the detox of throwing up mucus, coughing it up, etc. so then I know it's working.

Anyone have positive feedback on these products for borderline asthma? Or which oils are better to use with more dramatic results? Because I read of people getting immediate results from both these products... What am I doing wrong?"

01/02/2013: Anonymouscat from La, Ca replies: "I'm been doing oil pulling ( oil and 3 drop Thyme oil mixed in) for few days, my breathing is better. Now I'm thinking that since all root canals leak infection supposedly. Perhaps the shortness of breath is due to this issue. I'm seeing a holistic dentist next week to discuss having them removed and redone the correct way."

[YEA]  11/11/2007: Joyce from Joelton, Tn: "I'll share a little funny about my home remedy collecting. Talking with my uncle one day, when in my teens, and he told me that one of my great aunts used to dry "dog balls" and chew them to relieve her asthma. I was aghast and said: "Uncle Byn", surely you don't mean she killed a poor little dog just to get his testicles for her asthma!" He then tried to delicately explain to me that she followed the dog around on frosty mornings and picked up his "droppings" to dehydrate until she needed them to chew for her asthma. I was still aghast, but relieved that she wasn't killing the poor dogs. This is one remedy I am not likely to try, nor recommend to anyone else. However in reading the history of medicine, I read that they first found the miracle antibiotic (well it was at that time) aureomycin, in the white part of chicken of chicken manure underneath the chicken roost. I then thought of the old folks remedy of standing the child in front of the henhouse door and lettiing the hens fly over their heads for the chickenpox. I seriously doubt that it had any effect other than placebo though."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/01/2013: Valerie from Coconut Creek, Fl, Us: "Oregano oil for bronchitis and asthma:

After trying EVERYTHING I read about I came across a book by Dr. Cass Ingram in which she describes how wild oregano can be used in the treatment of different diseases. I started using the oil and a supplement with oregano and other spices and after a week I'm so much better, I rarely use my inhaler anymore. Amazing!"

[YEA]  03/05/2013: Lou from Tyler, Tx: "Has anyone tried pycnogenol for asthma? Look up the health benefits. I believe it works well. Tried it for a while. I am going back on it soon."

03/06/2013: Rob from Manhattan, Ny replies: "Pycnogenol is one of my favorite supplements.. Unfortunately it is a little pricey. I haven't made the connection but yes, I have gone for long periods without needing a puff of the inhaler... And this may be the reason... (many factors are at play... The visiting neighbor's cat etc. ) but I believe it does help. Also, great for skin and eye health.."

[YEA]  01/19/2006: Paul from Morrisville, PA: "I have used a quercetin with bromelain supplement to eliminate my daily use of inhalers and singulair in order to breathe. One needs to take very high doses of quercetin when initially weaning themself off the medications (it's almost impossible to take too much quercetin - it's extremely non-toxic and safe). After a few weeks, a lower - and much more affordable - maintenance dose can be taken each day with no side effects or worries. This is not a true cure, but it is one natural way to manage asthma. A good holistic doc may help with finding a cure depending on the particular cause for each individual - whether it be a yeast problem, allergies, adrenal problem, Wilson's syndrome, etc"

EC: Quercetin belongs to a class of water-soluble plant pigments called flavonoids. Quercetin acts as an antihistamine and has anti-inflammatory properties. Quercetin can be found in onions, apples, green tea, and black tea. Smaller amounts are found in leafy green vegetables and beans.

[YEA]  12/07/2007: T.S.Rajah from Wimbledon, UK: "For relief from Asthma, put the radish, honey and lemon juice and the blender. Mix for 20 minutes and then put in the pan in the stove low heat and take one teaspoon in the morning everyday."

[YEA]  02/02/2009: Mary from Valdosta, Ga replies: "I have been using radish and lemon. I just cut up 4 red ball looking radish and peel one lemon and put them into a blender for a while, at least 6 minutes making sure it is smooth. I then cook it on the low setting. It is wonderful. I still have to take it 3 times a day or so. No coughing, no wheezing, etc. I will try adding honey to it. I keep the mixture in a tupperware container in the refrigerator. I feel good and I am back to drinking good 'ole Southern Sweet tea."

05/17/2012: Curiousman from Valpo, In, Usa: "I need a very effective remedy for this I am in desperate need. I've been oil pulling and taking 1tablespoon ACV before every meal. The heartburn is less, but I still have a little shortness of breath."

01/09/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Sweetberry I did read somewhere that asthma is caused by a magnesium deficiency and that the inhalers you take for it depletes the body of magnesium... Maybe start some research on that. The best/quickest way to get magnesium into you is transdermally (via skin). Magnesiumforlife. com is a good place for you to start reading."

01/12/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Sweetberry, In addition to the Mg that Debbie suggested have a look at Vit A plus the herbs Japanese Menthol and Tulsi. I used to be on very high doses of asthma meds, 3 different ones. One was so high the prescribing Dr had to first get permission from a Government department! About halfway down the page is what I did and posted on http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/asthma5.html

Plus have a read of other folk success stories. When you find what works for you please post your results. All the best."

03/27/2012: Oregon from Bend, Or replies: "Sweetberry: I have tried many different methods to help my asthma with not much success. But I started taking a statin (generic) about 1 month ago. I read about how they are helping copd/asthma patients. I know they have side effects. But in my case I was willing to try it anyway. I now take one 10mg of a generic leukotriene antagonists AND "1" 40mg of a generic statin in the evening with food. My asthma is almost completely resolved! Make sure you read about the side effects. Do a search for "generics" for statins and leukotriene angtagonist. I am sorry that my only solution is more drugs. But this combo has done it for me."