Nasal spray addiction is real, and it is nasty. It happens when your body becomes dependent on the medicinal spray to keep your nasal passages clear. In addition to your body’s reduced ability to fight nasal inflammation on its own, the medicine itself loses effectiveness over time. This leaves the sufferer with more nasal congestion…
If you’re like me, you find your asthma worse at night. If only I had a penny for every time I used to wake up at night with bad asthma and wheezing. Until I discovered this simple trick I’m about to share, I don’t know if I ever made it through the night without needing…
Supplements for asthma are a go-to for many people looking to treat their symptoms at home, naturally. If I’m being honest, I think an overall healthy diet and lifestyle is the most important thing in treating your asthma. But, with a big stack of asthma books and resources at my disposal, I know there’s lots…
Ventolin, or albuterol, abuse is a serious concern for people with asthma. Used improperly, rescue inhaler overuse can cause permanent damage to the lungs and airways and an increase in the symptoms of asthma like wheezing and chest-tightness. Thankfully, research has shown that changes in lifestyle like diet and exercise, and even supplements like CBD,…
We’re dedicated to exploring how to treat asthma at home, so of course we’re interested in the what the medical community has to say. We’ve read just about every asthma book out there, including this helpful The Harvard Medical School Guide to Taking Control of Asthma. The authors do a good job explaining asthma and…
If you’re sick of irritated nasal passages, then you’re probably wondering if there is a stuffy nose remedy, preferably one that doesn’t involve medicine. As someone with lifelong asthma and allergies I’m happy to report that yes! It is possible to unblock your stuffy nose without nasal spray! 2021 Update: This post was written some…
The word ‘life-changing’ is often overused, but when it comes to Buteyko, we mean it. The Buteyko method really did change our lives. We noticed changes in my husband’s asthma within days of starting to practice. Buteyko helped him realize that he had some control over his symptoms, and that it is possible to treat…
The Buteyko method is one of our favorite home remedies for asthma, because it’s relatively simple and worked so well for me. It has re-framed how we view my asthma, and how we treat it. We’ve had such great success with the Buteyko method, because we trust its central tenant – that asthma is caused…
