Many people are resorting to natural remedies to cure different medical conditions, like weight loss and diabetes. So, is there any natural way to cure asthma, a disease affecting 300 million people worldwide? The answer is an emphatic “no”. At present, asthma cannot be cured, let alone through natural remedies.

However, certain natural therapies may alleviate the symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, wheezing and difficulty catching breath. Examples include natural relaxation techniques such as deep abdominal breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. These techniques focus on eliminating emotional stress that can lead to an asthma attack.

In addition, proper diet can help manage asthma. For instance, high-fat fish, like mackerel, salmon and cod, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are needed for making body substances that decrease inflammation of the insides of the airways. Salmon also has a host of other useful nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, proteins, carotenoids and Vitamin-B6. All these are known to strengthen the immune system and protect against diseases such as flu and allergy that aggravate asthma symptoms.

However, asthma patients must be wary of natural remedies that they are allergic to. For instance, a few natural herbal products, such as bee pollen, trigger off allergic reactions in some people. That’s why a doctor must be consulted before trying out any natural remedy.