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A comprehensive program to help asthma sufferers identify their triggers, make changes in their environment, diet, and lifestyle, and reduce their dependence on drugs.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Evaluates the full range of therapies, including acupuncture, herbalism, massage, yoga, and breathing exercises, as well as standard pharmaceuticals. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; By the authors of the bestselling andlt;iandgt;Food Allergies and Food Intoleranceandlt;/iandgt;. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;and#8226; Provides special advice for parents with asthmatic children. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Almost everyone with asthma could be feeling better and using fewer drugs; this book shows you how. Internationally recognized authorities on allergies and asthma, Dr. Jonathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin provide a comprehensive step-by-step program to help you identify your personal asthma triggers and make changes in your environment, diet, and lifestyle that can reduce your exposure to allergens and your need for drugs. The authors have examined the most up-to-date research to offer a critical survey of the full range of asthma therapies, from alternatives such as acupuncture, herbalism, yoga, and breathing exercises to the commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals. Expectant mothers and fathers with asthma will appreciate the information on how to reduce the risk of their unborn child acquiring the disease, and parents will find advice that can help their asthmatic children lead happier, healthier lives.
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andquot;Everyone who breathes-or would like to breath without wheezing-should have Asthma on his bookshelf.and#160; This is a lifesaving book. . . . if you want your children to grow up without wheezing, then this is the book to help you deal with this underrated disease.andquot;and#160;
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andquot;andlt;iandgt;Asthmaandlt;/iandgt; is a highly informative and well-written book . . . and looks set to become THE guide to asthma, not just for professionals, but for sufferers and their families too.andquot;
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andquot;You might find it difficult to believe that a seriously thick, large format paperback called andlt;iandgt;Asthmaandlt;/iandgt; was hard to put down--but the latest result of Professor Jonathan Brostoff's co-authorship with Linda Gamlin is an absolutely riveting read. . . . An excellent investment for both doctor and patient.andquot;
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"Asthma is a highly informative and well-written book . . . and looks set to become THE guide to asthma, not just for professionals, but for sufferers and their families too." < i=""> Healthy Eating <>
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"andlt;Iandgt;Asthma: The Complete Guide To Integrative Therapiesandlt;/Iandgt; is simply the best guide currently available to asthmatics and their families."
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"A useful guide for anyone who needs to come to grips with and treat asthma. Well-researched and written so that the lay person can easily understand asthma. . . . A must for asthma sufferers."
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"You might find it difficult to believe that a seriously thick, large format paperback called Asthma was hard to put down--but the latest result of Professor Jonathan Brostoff's co-authorship with Linda Gamlin is an absolutely riveting read. . . . An excellent investment for both doctor and patient." < i=""> The Inside-Story <>
Synopsis
A comprehensive program to help asthma sufferers identify their triggers, make changes in their environment, diet, and lifestyle, and reduce their dependence on drugs. x Evaluates the full range of therapies, including acupuncture, herbalism, massage, yoga, and breathing exercises, as well as standard pharmaceuticals. x By the authors of the bestselling Food Allergies and Food Intolerance. x Provides special advice for parents with asthmatic children. Almost everyone with asthma could be feeling better and using fewer drugs; this book shows you how. Internationally recognized authorities on allergies and asthma, Dr. Jonathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin provide a comprehensive step-by-step program to help you identify your personal asthma triggers and make changes in your environment, diet, and lifestyle that can reduce your exposure to allergens and your need for drugs. The authors have examined the most up-to-date research to offer a critical survey of the full range of asthma therapies, from alternatives such as acupuncture, herbalism, yoga, and breathing exercises to the commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals. Expectant mothers and fathers with asthma will appreciate the information on how to reduce the risk of their unborn child acquiring the disease, and parents will find advice that can help their asthmatic children lead happier, healthier lives.
About the Author
Jonathan Brostoff is Honorary Consulting Physician and Professor of Allergy and Environmental Health at University College London Medical School. He is recognized as a leading international authority on food allergy and intolerance. He lives in London.Linda Gamlin trained as a biochemist and worked in research for several years before turning to journalism. She specializes in writing about the immune system, allergies, and other health matters.
Table of Contents
andlt;bandgt;Asthmaandlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;The Complete Guide to Integrative Therapiesandlt;/iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;1. How this book can help you andlt;BRandgt;2. Basic information andlt;BRandgt;3. Asthma attacks - what to do andlt;BRandgt;4. Understanding your symptoms andlt;BRandgt;5. The asthma epidemic - and how to beat it andlt;BRandgt;6. Allergies andlt;BRandgt;7. The air we breath andlt;BRandgt;8. Diseases and drugs that make asthma worse andlt;BRandgt;9. Special situations andlt;BRandgt;10. Getting medical help andlt;BRandgt;11. Drug treatment andlt;BRandgt;12. Alternative medicine andlt;BRandgt;Appendix 1andnbsp; Useful addresses andlt;BRandgt;Appendix 2andnbsp; Allergen particles - the range of sizes andlt;BRandgt;Appendix 3andnbsp; Products for those with asthma andlt;BRandgt;Index