PneumoniaWhat you need to know:All the natural remedy and complementary therapy advice for acute bronchitis is also appropriate to pneumonia:
Most people get the
occasional heavy cough at some time, but acute bronchitis is caused by
viral or bacterial infections. It’s often possible to avoid the use of
antibiotics - no help for viral infections anyway - by the use of natural
remedies and complementary therapies. The most useful Herbs:The most effective herbal remedies for improving breathing are as follows - use them in teas (one tspn per cup and sweetened with honey) are:
Garlic can be taken raw or in tablet form, however a mega-dose is best. 500-1,000mg should be taken for 1-2 weeks to really fight any infection and break up congestion on the lungs. Echinacea - 500mg 3 times a day will boost immunity The most useful Supplements:
HomoeopathyThe homoeopathic remedies Rumex, Stannum and Byronia may also be effective and Reflexology and Yoga will also help. AromatherapyAromatherapy cures include Sandalwood, Benzoin, Eucalyptus, Frankincense and Tea Tree - use them as steam inhalations or mix with an appropriate carrier oil and massage into the throat and chest. Diet is extremely important. Take plenty of fluids - especially hot drinks of honey, water and lemon juice, hot water and pineapple or pear juice, hot water and rosehip syrup. In France and East Anglia, thick onion soup is a traditional remedy for bronchitis. Other useful advice:Naturopathy - hot packs and postural drainage would be advised. Apply a hot heating pad, well wrapped hot water bottle to the chest for 20 minutes, then lay face down on the bed with your head and chest over the side and your weight supported on your forearms. This encourages the infected mucous to drain out of the lungs, so have a small bowl and a packet of tissues handy.
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