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Need advice for shortness of breath

Posted By Chris (Mo, US) on 07/17/2014

I love this site and need advice on what is best for shortness of breath. I am otherwise a healthy 61 yr old female but have shortness of breath, even just walking upstairs or short distance I get very winded. I searched this site but there are so many different things to try, I don't know which to try, there is garlic/cayenne, coconut oil, iodine, hydro peroxide, raw honey, jacks tea, colloidal silver, the list goes on and on. I need some good advice on what to use. The only other herbs I am on are cats claw and cortisol support. Thank you and please answer asap.

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/17/2014

Dear Chris,

Likely the list is so varied because there really is a variety of causes of shortness of breath. Some things may deal with many causes, but knowing the cause will perhaps make it easier to figure out the best solution for you.

If heart problems or low blood pressure could be the root problem, the cayenne/garlic may be the best...and I would add hawthorne.

If anemia is the root, Blackstrap Molasses would likely be helpful.

If you have lung disease, hydrogen peroxide in a nebulizer, or Bill Munroe's h2o2 inhalation method would be good.

If you have or have recently had infection in the lungs, colloidal silver in a nebulizer would be my first choice.

I am wondering how long you have had this problem. And have you had lung problems in the past? History or smoking or other lung irritants? Asthma?

Just some thoughts. Hoping that I or others here will be able to help you narrow down the choices to one that will help you!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Bee (New York, US) on 07/17/2014

Hi, Do you know why you have shortness of breath? two years ago I had SOB and was then diagnosed with high blood pressure. I could barely walk up the stairs and was very fatigued along with the sob.....

After that I started searching for natural cures and also take meds which I am weaning off of.. and still learning and experimenting as I go..by the way I am 60 and female..

Replied by Chris (Missouri, US) on 07/17/2014

Mary thank you for answering me, Yes I am a smoker and I know that is probably the root of my problem, I do not cough or hack just shortness of breath. I have it this shortness of breath for 6-7 yrs but has naturally gotten worse, I also was diagnosed with producing too much cortisol from my adrenal glands, so that makes my stress level really high. I feel good except for the shortness of breath. Any thing you could suggest would be helpful (except to quit smoking as I already know this) thanks again.

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/17/2014

Dear Chris,

Thank you for your response. That is helpful!

If it were me, I would start with hydrogen peroxide inhalation therapy or nebulizing hydrogen peroxide.

https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/hydrogen_peroxide_inhalation.html

http://healyourselfathome.com/HOW/THERAPIES/H2O2/nebulizing_H2O2.aspx

With either, you should start slowly to monitor how you are reacting to it.

I would also consider Jack's Tea. Those ingredients are all great for the lungs.

There are plenty of other things that you can try, but these should be a good place to start. You can try them and see how you do.

I hope you find relief soon. Please keep us posted on your progress!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Beverley (Australia) on 07/17/2014

Re Shortness Of Breath. I was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago (absolutely NO chemo! ) and SOB was awful, and congestion. I saw a Salt Diffuser in the local pharmacy and then did research on them. I bought one and the first morning after I used it was fantastic. I still have a bit of congestion, but NOTHING like it was. I am so pleased with it! It could well be worth checking out.

Replied by Chris (Missouri) on 07/18/2014

Mama to many, thank you so much for your input, I really appreciate it and will definitely try these suggestions, I think on the hydrogen peroxide I will research it some more but am leaning toward the using the 3% and squirting toward back of throat 3-4 times a day, but will research further, I am just concerned using the 3% will poison me, since it says on bottle do not ingest it. Thanks again

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/19/2014

Dear Chris,

I understand your hesitancy to try the hydrogen peroxide! I read about it for some time before I tried it with my family.

You could look in to the food grade hydrogen peroxide. It is much stronger and has to be diluted a lot more. It is 35% instead of 3% and is dangerous if used straight.

Anyway, let us know how it goes!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 07/26/2014

Dear Chris,

Someone shared a story with me yesterday that I thought I would pass on. A friend had a friend who was diagnosed with COPD. She started taking Clearnlungs. It is a blend of Chinese Herbs. I looked it up online and there are stories of people using it to find relief from shortness of breath. She has been doing great for 14 years since she started it. I don't know a lot about Chinese Herbs, but I thought I would share so you could look into it.

~Mama to Many~

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