People who have long been suffering from asthma and asthma attacks know that there are a lot of things which can trigger the dreaded attacks. Dust mites, animals, pollen, fatty acids (omega 6) in margarine, mayonnaise, processed foods and dressings are just a few of what the asthmatic people should avoid. But then again, thanks to herb vaporizers, you can relieve yourself of the symptoms of any asthma attack and keep breathing normally.
Essential oils are the best materials to use when vaporizing. They contain versions of the herbal plants which are very concentrated, so you get the most out of the herb goodness. You should only use them in small drops. A few drops will do the trick. And just like any other treatment, seek the advice of a doctor or a health care professional. Read the directions which come with your herb vaporizer manual properly. Make sure that you strain the herbs well so you don’t clog the precious vaporizer and inhibit the air flow. Clean the vaporizer accessories regularly.
When you use herb vaporizers to ease you from your asthma attack, the warm steam will be combined with the active ingredients of the herb. These ingredients will open the bronchial tubes which constrict everytime an episode of an asthma attack happens. Hyssop (scientific name: hyssopus officinalis), a member of the mind family, and marjoram are famous herbs used to treat asthma. Parsley and lungwort may be used to. They ease most of the asthma attack symptoms and eventually will ease the breathing through the soothing of your bronchial tubes.
A lot of people who are suffering from asthma are chest breathers. This means that they breathe shallower but then their breathing is more rapid than the people who don’t have asthma. When you are treating your asthma with a vaporizer, take the vapor in with deep breaths so you can maximize its effectiveness. Also, make sure that the breaths you take are even in depth so you can get used to it faster. Some aromatherapy mixtures may contain dyes or perfumes, and these perfumes may trigger attacks so be aware of the herbs’ ingredients before you proceed with the actual vaporizing.
Now, before you run off to the markets to buy vaporizers, remember that you also need to practice other relaxation method to calm yourself when asthma attacks. Such attacks may turn out scary and because of this your heart rate will increase, which affects your breathing. If you can, drink chamomile tea and slow your breathing down consciously. You may also massage your shoulders and your neck if the tea drinking is not feasible. Lastly, make sure that you take good care of your herb vaporizers, since they also serve you in a dozen more ways than simply curing asthma.
