| Nutrition and Supplementation | | | | for the regulation of mucus production |
| Although diets should be individualized, there are | | | | (For an acute condition, take supplements until your |
| some general guidelines to follow. Emphasize complex | | | | symptoms subside. If symptoms persist, seek the |
| carbohydrates and fiber, with a focus on organic | | | | advice of your health care provider. For a chronic |
| whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Include | | | | condition, consult your healthcare provider regarding |
| foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and | | | | the duration of treatment.) |
| sardines. Radishes, horseradish, and lemon juice heal | | | | Aromatherapy |
| the lungs and should be consumed often. Avoid | | | | Both inhalation and steam inhalation therapies with |
| mucus-forming foods, such as dairy products, wheat, | | | | essential oils of eucalyptus, lavender, pine, and |
| sweet fruits, and processed foods. | | | | rosemary can help clear congestion and ease |
| Daily supplements that benefit those with bronchitis | | | | breathing. For instructions on how to prepare an |
| are as follows | | | | inhalation, see "Aromatherapy" in the "Introduction to |
| Most Importantcoenzyme (60 mg)-improves | | | | Complementary Therapies" section. Avoid inhalation |
| breathing proteolytic enzymes with bromelain | | | | therapy if you have asthma. |
| (between meals as directed on label)-reduces | | | | Other beneficial essential oils include benzoin, myrrh, |
| inflammationzinc (1 15-mg lozenge 5 times daily, not | | | | frankincense, bergamot, marjoram and sandalwood. |
| to exceed 100 mg total from all | | | | Bodywork and Somatic Pradices |
| supplements)-necessary for tissue repairvitamin A | | | | CranioSacral Therapy, Oriental bodywork, and |
| (20,000 IU twice daily for 1 month, then reduce to | | | | reflexology are good compliments to other |
| 15,000 IU daily; do not exceed 8000 IU daily if you | | | | treatments. |
| are pregnant)-heals and protects tissuesvitamin C | | | | Chiropradic |
| with bioflavonoids (3000 to 10,000 mg in divided | | | | Chiropractic manipulation of the thoracic (mid-back) |
| doses)-reduces histamine levels and enhances immune | | | | and cervical (neck), sections of the spine relieves |
| functionmixed carotenoid formula (15,000 IU daily) | | | | pressure on the nerve pathways supplying the lung. |
| protects and repairs lung tissue | | | | This allows more flexible movement of the diaphragm |
| Also Recommendedchlorophyll (3 times daily as | | | | and relieves constricted breathing. It also improves |
| directed on label)-purifies the blood to improve | | | | flow of lymph fluid, allowing full immune protection by |
| circulationvitamin B complex (100 mg 3 times daily) | | | | the lymphatic system and proper enervation to the |
| activates enzymes needed for healinggarlic (as | | | | lungs. In conjunction with proper medical attention, |
| directed on label, with food)-reduces infection and | | | | which may include an tibiotics, chiropractic is |
| rids the body of toxins | | | | extremely effective in decreasing muscle tightness |
| N-acetyl cysteine (200 mg) | | | | and spasticity associated with chronic coughing and |
| N-acetyl glucosamine (as directed on label) necessary | | | | labored breathing. |