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* The first book to fully explore the extraordinary effectiveness of black cumin against immune-system disorders, allergies, asthma, and skin problems.* Written by the world's foremost experts on black cumin.* Includes precise directions for preparation and specific recipes for treating a variety of ailments.

The extraordinary healing powers of black cumin have been known for centuries in the Middle East where the Prophet Mohammed himself declared: "Black cumin heals every disease except for death." It enjoyed wide use in ancient Egypt as a digestive aid and as an effective medicine for colds, headaches, toothaches, and infections. Because of its complex chemical structure--it has over one hundred active ingredients--black cumin has positive effects on the respiratory, immune, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems. It is enormously effective against asthma, stomach ailments, and numerous skin conditions, ranging from acne to psoriasis. It also has been the subject of intensive scientific research indicating that it strengthens and stabilizes the immune system and is greatly beneficial in the treatment of allergies. It has even been found to be beneficial in the treatment of impotence when the causes are primarily physiological.

This book will serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the healing properties of this incredible plant. It contains everything you need to know in order to use black cumin for the prevention and treatment of illness, including specific recipes for infections and allergies, and precise directions for their preparation. The authors even provide a section on the use of black cumin as a beauty aid and as a culinary staple. ... Read more

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Black Cumin
I did not find anything in this book that I was not able to find on the internet.

Contains many useful recipes for different ailments
I have some Black Cumin seed from a website called www.blackseedusa.com and the book contains many wonderful recipes to use the Black Cumin seeds and oil for different ailments. I am eagerly waiting for the authors to write another book on the subject. To be sure you have the true Black Cumin always look for the botanical name "Nigella sativa"

brief yet useful and extremely informative
Known for healing every disease (except death), cumin is as important as a spice in recipes and as a medicine for colds and other such conditions. This book also shows the effectiveness of black cumin in treatments for asthma, allergies and acne. The authors provide fascinating information on this plant, including its important use in Ancient Egyptian times. Recipes are included for the knowledgeable or curious cook. Well illustrated, this book is recommended mostly for health and food aficionados.

Very Informative
I really liked this book.I had just recently purchased some wonderful products made with black cumin from an online store www.sweetsunnah.com and I find that this book affirmed my beleif that this is truly a powerfully healing herb.

An amazing book about an amazing herb!
Truly magical it is. This the the English translation that I waswaitingfor. Many people dont know that Black Cumin is also called Black Seed. ... Read more

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(Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine)Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Pocket-sized manual is prepared by residents for residents and covers current concepts and practice guidelines. Bulleted-outline format. Softcover. DNLM: Hypersensitivity--diagnosis--Outlines. ... Read more

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very good help for allergy
if you need to understand and manage allergic diseases quickly and clearly , buy this book . very useful and practical ... Read more

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Asthma prevalence is increasing worldwide, and there is growing concern about the burden of asthma both for patients and for the health sevices. There have also been major changes in the way in which the management of asthma death in some western countries in the 1960's and again in the 1970's. Asthma epidemiology has a major role to play in investigating the causes of these global changes, and in developing preventive interventions. This is the first text on the principles and methods of asthma epidemiology. It describes the types of asthma epidemiology studies, and discusses the strengths and limitations of the various methods of measuring asthma prevalence and asthma morbidity and the major risk factors for asthma, methods of studying the causes of asthma deaths. The book will therefore be of interest not only to epidemiologists, but also to the very large number of respiratory physicians, allergist, and pediatricians who are becoming involved in asthma epidemiology. ... Read more

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This easy-to-read guide will help people with asthma stay out of the emergency room, out of the hospital and as active as everyone else. It is an ideal guide for parents, patients and anyone who needs a quick asthma reference book. Accurate, clear, and illustrated with line drawings and charts, One Minute Asthma covers the basics of asthma and the medicines used to treat it. Readers will learn how to recognize symptoms, monitor the progress of an episode and communicate clearly with health professionals. Also available in Spanish. ... Read more

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Essential Information Packed Into This Little Book!
This concise little book contains everything you need to know in order to provide yourself or someone in your care with excellent asthma management.Dr. Plaut has taken all of the most up-to-date knowledge we have about asthma care and has distilled it into a highly user-friendly, easy-to-read guide.It is simultaneously comprehensive and brief, complete and to-the-point.It is especially useful for those who wish to learn all they need to know but who may not have the time or inclination to read through a more detailed resource (e.g., Plaut's Asthma Guide for All Ages).I especially recommend it to anyone working with children who may have asthma: teachers, day-care providers, camp counselors, etc.I recently gave it to my teenage daughter (who has asthma) so that she could better understand how to take care of herself.With a busy teenage schedule, she would never have taken the time to read through an entire book, but One-Minute Asthma provided her with the essential information she needed to know without taking up a lot of her time.

excellent resource
Dr. Plaut demystifies the signs of asthma, how asthma can be effectively treated, and how to find a good asthma doctor in this easy-to-read booklet.It is a helpful reference as we learn how to best treat our young son's asthma symptoms. ... Read more

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Around the world today, more and more people than ever before are suffering from asthma, and the associated conditions eczema and hayfever. Combat Asthma Through Diet explains what these conditions are, their causes and what can be done to reduce the debilitating symptoms. ... Read more

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Good Read and Then Maybe I'll Use It for A Recipe or Two
It's a good read and a lot of great recipes.But, then in my daily life I need information that allows me to select foods and develop my own recipes to fight asthma...I'll use it from time-to-time...but, probably it's another cookbook I own on the bookshelf. ... Read more

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Modeled directly on the bestselling Sinus Survival, here is the most integrative, complete asthma-relief guide available today.

Here's why asthma sufferers can't afford to be without Asthma Survival:

It features a Quick Fix, fast-start program. The Quick Fix allows the reader to begin the most important aspects of the program immediately without having to read the whole book.
It is one of the only books to address the huge overlap of allergies (90 percent of asthmatics have them) and sinusitis (nearly 70 percent of asthmatics have them).
It provides specific, integrated instructions for a dietary supplement plan.
It lays out its New Life Eating Plan as one of the most profound ways to slow the disease.
It gives a balanced, comprehensive approach to herbal choices that are most accepted within the holistic medical community.
It offers a simple, powerful introduction to the most important breathing exercises.
It offers the only book to propose a unified theory of emotional causes of this disease based on worldwide trends and statistics of familial patterns
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super
This book is a super source of medically-sound information about treating asthma, including a great section on supplements. And don't let anyone tell you that what you eat can't make a difference!

Generally good book
This is a good book that looks at the links between food allergy, candida, fungus and asthma, and offers good advice on diet herbs, supplements and alternative therapies. One thing I didn't like as much is that 2 out of 7 chapters are devoted to healing your mind and spirit. Although I am a big believer in the mind body connection and wouldn't mind a few pages on affirmation and positive thinking, it went a little to much into concepts like play and passion, dealing with anger, work and play, optimism, forgiveness, altruism, and emotional causes of asthma. I thought that the emotional causes of asthma part was also too much of the outdated theoryof let's blame the parents or the patient for the imbalance. I would rather forgo blame and work on where to go from here. This part of the book took it a little too far out of serious natropathic medicine and into self help book for me. Even so there is enough good information for the person looking for alternative treatments for asthma that it is worth the read. I did prefer "Reversing Asthma" although it is a few years older. But I would recommend this book.

A totally different way to look at asthma
This book is a really different type of book, and lets you look into your whole health, both mental, and physical to see where problems may lie. I found it to be a big help for my son, and refreshingly different.

Great book.
This is a great comprehensive book.I really like the author's approach.He gives both a short-term solution to some problems and some ideas on how to continually improve your health and vitality throughout your life. ... Read more

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There are 10 million Americans with asthma--3 million are children--and most are afraid to exercise. Today, thanks to new medical research, we know that exercise can enhance their emotional and physical well-being. Nancy Hogshead shows readers how to take control of their asthma and become fit for life through a variety of exercise programs. ... Read more

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It was a great book. I really loved it , and enjoyed it,alot
Hi,I'm James Gayther. I have Asthma. I exersise alot,but, I have to take my Inhaler (Albuterol) , Before I exersise. ... Read more

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Allergy Related Asthma and Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique ... Read more

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NAET works - IF you treat to 100% clear on an allergen, not 50%...
NAET can clear even the worst allergies, and help relieve your asthma, if done correctly.

It can happen quickly, or if your allergies were as bad as my son's, it may take some time. The self-help methods in the books work if your allergies are moderate to mild, if you cannot clear them yourself using these methods, then you are probably below 45% clear on those items, and you should see a practitioner.I have learned to do full treatments myself, even on the really bad allergens, just from reading Dr. Devi's books, and Cutler's books, and combining that info. with what I've learned from the two practitioners I've gone to, and the four I spoke with. The practitioners are not permitted to give you all the info. on how it works, and the books do not give you all the "secrets" either, but if you investigate it enough, you can piece it together. (Here are some hints:It's more than just holding it and stimulating the points down the back.It's more than the holding/waiting period and avoidance time, which are essential - there are different levels that need to be checked and cleared on as well.) This is probably mostly for liability reasons, because people with anaphylactic tendencies should not attempt to do those allergens on their own.Just holding the item could invoke an allergic response, and practitioners know how to get around this safely.

If you get only partially clear on an item, and are still below 50% on it, it can actually make your allergies seem worse temporarily. This is called being "stuck on a treatment".You need to go back and finish clearing it the rest of the way. Once you clear an item all the way, you will feel great. Being "stuck on a treatment" usually does not happen on mild allergies, because you are essentially doing a "booster".It does not hurt you to try to clear allergens on your own, but you may need the help of a GOOD practitioner - some are better than others.

When my son and I first started receiving NAET treatments, we were going to a practitioner that didn't get us all the way clear, but we saw enough change to know that there was definitely something to it.I have since switched to a different practitioner, one who does percentages - this makes all the difference in the world!!She is also an RN, so is more familiar with severe allergic reactions, so I trust her more.It is possible to get a strong"ish" muscle test reading when you are at least 50% clear on something, but you may still have problems with the item until you get at least 70% or more clear. (Dr. Devi even says something about this in the patient handbook.) My practitioner treats to 100% on all items, and we are so much better now. (Some practitioners only treat to 50-60%, you may want to switch to another, or self-treat to clear it the rest of the way.)If you can learn to do it at home, like I did, it can really speed up the process.

My 8 yr old son who has been home schooled his whole life due to his severe food allergies, some foods he could not even touch... is now enrolled to attend a charter school this coming fall.This has been an answer to prayer for us in a major way!It works, if you get the right practitioner.We were better on some things, and worse on others until we found someone who would get us all the way clear on the allergens we had.My son has been able to re-introduce apples, chicken, watermelon, oranges, salad, vinegar, many other foods, and even some candy for the holidays.He was also allergic to some of his medications that seemed to make him worse when he used them.Now that he's been cleared on them, he can use them, and gets the full benefit from them.(We are hoping to eliminate the medications all together eventually.) He also used to get welts when cat hair even touched him, but was able to play with a cat for over 20 minutes the other day with no reaction what so ever.We are thrilled!

Some people have asked me how much the practitioners charge.Some are more expensive than others.Our first practitioner was $45 per treatment per person, but our practitioner we are going to now (that we feel does a better job) is only $20 per treatment, $40 for families of four or more seen at same time.There are still others that charge even more.Our current practitioner treats out of her "home-office", so has lower overhead, but she gives a better treatment in our opinion.She is also open to us doing home treatments, and follows up on the ones I have done to make sure they have cleared all the way.

Don't give up, keep trying, and find a good practitioner who knows how to treat you to 100% clear.I am not a practitioner, but I can answer questions based on my experience, or even ask my practitioner on your behalf.Please no junk mail, but for real quesitons, you can e-mail me at rnshormann@yahoo.com. Thanks, and God bless.
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It works!
I read another review saying it was boring.My son has allergies and I found it very interesting, in fact a door opening for a new solution.With the advice in this book, we found an allergist that uses this drop method.In fact we found the original clinic that started the work in La Crosse WI.My 6 year old son has been on the sublingular drops for his multiple allergies for 8 months and has found quite a bit of relief.His peanut allergy has been downgraded from Severely allergic to Mildly allergic.His Spring allergies are so much better, we rarely have to medicate him, before we were taking zyrtec and benedryl all the time just to stop the sniffles.Its a program to follow and we'll be on it for a few years, his quality of life will beso much better.

medical book
Way too technical.I couldn't even get through it.Found it boring, not interesting.

Terrific New Allergy Treatment Resource
As a non-medical professional I found Dr.Mitchell's book very easy to understand.His 'drops' treatment is an exciting option for allergy sufferers.I strongly recommend this book as a resource in this new area of allergy treatments. ... Read more

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The Second Edition of Asthma and COPD: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Management continues to provide a unique and authoritative comparison of asthma and COPD. Written and edited by the world's leading experts, it continues to be a comprehensive review of the most recent understanding of the basic mechanisms of both conditions, specifically comparing their etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments.

* Each chapter considers Asthma and COPD in side-by-side contrast and comparison - not in isolation - in the context of mechanism, triggers, assessments, therapies, and clinical management
* Presents the latest and most comprehensive understandings of the mechanisms of inflammation in both Asthma and COPD
* Most extensive reference to primary literature on both Asthma and COPD in one source.
* Easy-to-read summaries of the latest advances alongside clear illustrations ... Read more

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Great resource
This author gives a very well rounded view of dealing with asthmaholistically.The book also gives insight into the traditional medical methods of dealing with asthma. I would highly recommend purchasing this book. ... Read more

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Asthma touches all ages, races, and walks of life, and it is on the rise both in frequency and in severity. Taking Charge of Asthma provides practical, up-to-date information to help you develop an effective personal strategy for managing your symptoms.

World-renowned asthma expert Dr. Betty Wray outlines specific steps you can take to control your environment and reduce the onset and severity of attacks. She lists clinically tested foods, fabrics, and substances that can trigger asthma. Dr. Wray also explains the connection between asthma and allergies, details occupational hazards, lists alternative strategies, and tells how to work with your doctor—and how to make the most with the least medication. She also offers authoritative advice on helping children with asthma lead healthier, happier lives. This fact-packed handbook includes 800 numbers, helplines, Web sites, asthma organizations, and treatment centers. Taking Charge of Asthma includes everything you need to know about:

• The causes of asthma
• The best diagnostic methods
• The latest treatments

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A "Must-Own" for Anyone with Asthma!!
This book is an easy-to-follow discussion of what asthma is(in layman's terms, NOT all medical jargon)and how to successfully handle it.Topics discussed are such as: finding the "triggers" to your asthma problem (i.e. food allergies, environmental allergies...), making the most of the least medications, holistictreatments that might help, how parents can help their children...and the list goes on.Of all the books I have looked at on this subject, this one seems to "cover all the bases" without being too bogged down.A quick, easy reference. ... Read more

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Offering a holistic program that can permanently cure food and environmental sensitivities, this revolutionary guide is a breath of fresh air for sufferers of asthma and allergies. Dr. Ellen W. Cutler introduces a self-treatment system known as Bioenergetic Sensitivity and Enzyme Therapy (BioSET), comprised of enzyme therapy, detoxification, and use of a specially developed acupressure technique. LIVE FREE FROM ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES will help people say good-bye to pharmaceuticals, tissues, and inhalers. ... Read more

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RUN - do NOT walk- away from BIOSET
I am posting this in the hopes that it saves someone from dealing with what I now have to deal with: I did a series of treatments of Bioset with a doctor trained by "Ellen Cutler", the creator of Bioset, and I am SOOO much worse now than I was before I was treated. I did almost all the treatments, spent a ton of money, and though some things seemed to work at first, about three hours after the last treatment (for which my "bioset technician doctor" treated me for WAAAAAY to many items at once, I got very, very ill with a high fever. Ever since then I have been chemically sensitive - cannot tolerate any scents - and I mean ANY. I also saw "Ellen Cutler" for a treatment or two and had no results. Now, I have to walk around with a shawl so I can cover my nose on elevators, in the movies, etc. because it is a very scented world we live in. We even had to make sure no one wore cologne or perfume to my wedding by printing it on the invitations it was so bad. This may sound a little over the top, and you know - I wish it was. The truth is, it is so much worse than I could ever express here. I did not have any of these sensitivities until I did those treatments, now I am plagued with them. Whatever "Bioset" does the creator and those she's trained do not understand what they are doing to the human body. Clearly they are doing something - but do yourself a favor, and stay as far away from these treatments as possible. There may be answers to your suffering, but I promise you - this is NOT one of them.

I did not read this book, so take it for what it is...
I am really writing about my experience with NAET and Bioset. I read Dr. Cutler's book for practitioners as I was going through the "treatments". I have a great deal of respect for her and others who are trying to help sufferers and this protocol does seem to work for a few people, but it does seem to be a few.


I have chemical sensitivities and I tried both NAET and Bioset with NO success, only a big empty hole in my bank account. I was told I had to clear all these other things before getting to the perfume, when the treatment didn't work I was told I had to go back and clear some of the stuff that had already been cleared. In a nutshell, I spent a small fortune and am still allergic to all the stuff I was supposedly cleared for. This does work for some and we are not all the same, but my advice is to try EFT and TAT, both of which offer their basic protocols for FREE and work through it yourself.

You may get info about BIOSET in this book but you can not do the protocol by yourself, so if you want to try it read about it on the net and save a nickel...you'll need it if you want to try it.


I needed to write this because anyone with chemical sensitivities has been bilked out of loads of money, taken thousands in natural remedies and yeast cures, diets etc, In my own humble opinion...stay away from anyone or anything that wants your wallet before helping you! If you really want to do bioset and the practitioner is so sure of it, offer to make a contract to pay them $10,000 placed in an escrow account if they cure you and nothing if they don't...if they truly have those 80% plus success rates that would be a no brainer for them, see how many take the offer:) Everyone has a right to make a living, and recoup their expenses getting info out there, but those who carefully guard their "secrets" and want to sell you an e-book or seminar or something without offering you ANY substantial help or demonstration of efficacy, I would avoid. We can all be quite desperate at times with this thing. Like many of us I have done lots of things, lots and lots of things. Keep your wallet in your purse, until you know something works. I truly believe that anyone who has suffered with this or understands its impact on someone's life would not withhold the cure for ANY reason. I personally would actually be willing to spend my own money to get it out there, but that's me.

Gary Craig and Tapas Flemming I think still make plenty of money on their dvd's and seminars and certifications while giving people their system for free. I have purchased DVDs from both Tapas and Gary after receiving much needed free help. I admire and thank them and they have set the standards for what I look for in a healing system and the integrity of it's creators/promoters.

Great Book, But Looking for More Info
This book was a god send.I tried the self techniques she writes about.They actually worked on my husband.However, I'm trying to follow the enzymatic therapy she discusses and it left me wanting/looking for more information.She doesn't really really give exact dosages on some items and there are so many enzymes, I'm not sure which ones to take.This left me wanting to read her other book:Micro Miracle.Also, when I go to the website for more information on digestive enzymes, some of the enzymes said I had to be a practitioner to purchase, which was disappointing.Another note:The author states that this technique is inexpensive....WELL.....I called a provider and she wanted $350 for first evaluation visit and $75 for all subsequent visits.That sounds pretty expensive to me. You could end up having many different allergies so the price tag could potentially be a hefty one.
Overall:I'm glad I read the book.... but need more info!

Live Free from Asthma and Allergies: Use the BioSET System to Detoxify and Desensitize Your Body
A great find for asthma/allergy sufferers who wish to learn more about what they can do to change the way they live to suffer less.

Sherri/Healthy Now for 18 Months
This is an awesome book that really explains a new-age system.I used to have bad allergies and sensitivities and be sick all the time.Now I feel great and have no congestion, headaches, stomachaches, or joint problems. I can even go for a walk in the weeds and enjoy the fresh air (it used to make me sick).Anyone with questions about the Bioset system needs to read this book and then just try it.Definitely use the enzymes! ... Read more

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While asthma can’t be cured, it can be treated and controlled so that your child can enjoy a healthier, more active life. In this important guide, the experts at the top-ranked children’s hospital in the United States clearly explain what asthma is and how parents, caregivers, and young patients can manage it successfully. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Guide to Asthma features the most up-to-date information on the disease and the keys to optimal preventive treatment--controlling environmental conditions that trigger symptoms, making a proactive medical treatment plan, and consistently putting it into action at the first sign of trouble. You’ll discover how asthma is diagnosed, what the common triggers are, how to select the best asthma medicines, and how to protect your child in and away from your home to help him or her live a fulfilling childhood that is as symptom-free as possible. This book:

• Reveals how to manage acute and emergency episodes of the disease
• Explains how to asthma-proof your home
• Addresses sports and exercise issues for children with asthma
• Discusses the special needs of toddlers and teens
• Features a series of vignettes about children with asthma
• Includes educational materials and resources, including community support

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Excellent guidelines for the day-to-day with an asthmatic at home
I have an asthmatic in the family and I bought the book to learn more about it. Since I know the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the best for children, I thought this was the place to start. I found the introduction of the book as an ebook online, and as soon as I finished reading I bought the book.

I have learned a lot. It has clear and thorough explanations about asthma and how the different medicines work. Also, incredibly useful and easy to follow advice to asthma-prove your home. I found this incredibly helpful. The book is very easy to read, too.

I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about asthma, not just for kids but also for adults.

Buy this book, you won't regret it.
Simple, easy to understand English.A very informative and practical guide to asthma for parents, caregivers, uncles , teachers et cetera.

Knowledge
Athma is for life - if you child has it you need information to guide your decisions and their treatment - do not assume your pediatrician has a handle on your child's illness; they may - but how do you know if you have not armed yourself with information.This guide is a very helpful, detailed first step in getting a handle on your child's illness - understanding the course of treatment, medicines involved, causes, preventions, ect.Educate yourself for the long haul - it will benifit you, but more importantly it will benifit your child.

Great
This book was very helpful in my understanding of childhood asthma. I know this is an increasing problem in the last few years, and this is a great resource.I especially liked the section on asthma myths - so many of those have been spread around causing misinformation and misunderstanding. I would highly recommend this to parents of children with asthma, and for healthcare professionals that care for these children. Bravo!

Great book
As a parent of a child with asthma, it can be very confusing to understand all the different medications my child takes, and the different tests that she has had. This book helps to make all that clear. I would strongly recommend it for any parents of children with asthma. I feel that I can trust the information from this reputable source. ... Read more

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A team of licensed natural-health practitioners offers a comprehensive guide to safe, natural methods of prevention, alleviation, diet, and treatment techniques for women, men, and children. ... Read more

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Known as the "asthma bible", Children With Asthmaemphasizes the importance of the parent's role in asthma managment. Itteaches the basics of asthma, how medicines work and when to call forhelp. Has sections on infants, children and teenagers. Containsstories by parents as well as illustratios, tables and instructions. ... Read more

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Asthma
I relied on this book when my son was a toddler (1984).A friend's son was recently diagnosed, so I bought this revised edition for her.It is a "bible" for any parent to educate themselves about asthma.It also contains information about real situations that other parents have experienced.Very valuable information!A must for every parent of an asthmatic child.

ESSENTIAL READING
I have read numerous books about asthma in children, but this book is by far the best.The information is presented in a clear, understandable way, but is not so simplified as to be unhelpful.The book is full of good tips and pertinent information; it's like spending an hour or two talking with an asthma specialist.The book has what I found to be invaluable information about how to monitor asthma in children who are too young to use peak flow meters.A system called "asthma signs" is used and is a wonderful way to identify problems and monitor asthma in young children.
There is a also a very helpful section on traveling with a child who has asthma.
If I were to recommend only one book on asthma in children, this would be the book.

Recommend highly
This book became my single source for reference about asthma. Till I found this book, I was reading anything and everything that I could find on the net about asthma. My 3 year old had an asthma episode as a result of a viral infection. She has an excellent pediatrician and we chose to care for her at home. I got great comfort in knowing that the things we did intuitively were the recommended things in this book. It helps to have a good doctor. It also helps to have this book as a friend. While I was freaking out that my daughter had asthma, this book helped me calm down cos I realized that it could be worse. My heart goes out to all the children who suffer. If you are a parent of a young child with asthma, read this book. It will help you understand what asthma is all about in plain words and give you an idea of what you can do to make your child's life more comfortable by learning to identify the symptoms and manage your child's asthma better. Make sure you have a good doctor, too!!

Incredibly helpful
Last weekend my seven year old son had an asthma attack with no warning, his first ever.Our doctor treated him competently and he is now recovering nicely, but the information we were given -- and all the drugs and instructions -- were a bit overwhelming.My first response was to try to find some good books on asthma in children, and I was lucky enough to find this one.It explains everything you need to know about asthma in easy-to-understand language.I learned many important facts about the biology of asthma, the drugs my son is taking, long-term care and management of asthma, and -- perhaps most importantly -- the questions I should be asking his doctor.The book is well illustrated, including pictures of all the different kinds of inhalers and spacers, how to properly administer different medications, etc. (particularly useful for newcomers to the world of asthma). I also really liked all the information and sample forms showing how to keep an "asthma diary" of your child's symptoms and treatment.The first-person stories of how other parents have dealt with their children's asthma were helpful, especially for putting things into perspective.In summary, this book really helped me to understand what we are facing, and I now feel much better able to deal with it.I have other asthma books on order, but I doubt I'll need them -- it is hard to imagine how any other book on asthma in children could top this one.

Changed my life!
Dr. Plaut was coming to a town near me to speak shortly after my daughter was hospitalized for the third time.One of the nurses handed me a flyer and recommended I go hear him.I bought his book before I went.This book was a lifesaver.I first read it nearly 10 years ago (spring 1992) and my daughter has not been hospitalized since!Dr. Plaut gives the average parent the confidence to handle this illness without falling apart and without having to decipher the medical-ese being spoken by the doctors in charge of their child. ... Read more

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A unique program to combat asthma focuses on eliminating the underlying causes of the disease and references up-to-date information about nutrition, vitamin therapy, food allergies, immunological research, and alternative therapies. ... Read more

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"In addition to explaining inflammation's causes and its role in various diseases, the author offers advice--'an antiinflammation game plan'--on how to maintain 'inflammation balance' and feel better."--The New York Times

In clear, everyday language, William Meggs, M.D., explains what causes inflammation, its relationship to disease in the body, and what steps readers can take to minimize their risk.

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great information
Easy to understand, eye-opening, information that has helped me understand & move in the direction of remedying a chronic medical condition that I have developed.

This book just doesn't deliver
I have developed a chronic inflammation and have been doing research.The title sounds good but it is totally inadequate.It's an easy read but adds very little true knowledge.There are several relationships to foods, spices, and herbs to relieve inflammation and very little is covered in this book.All of the author's credentials and nothing new.Lose weight, eat right,become a vegetarian,get your sleep, be happy is too simplistic.Still it's a good start for those at the very beginning of the road and those without any health knowledge or common sense.

Helped me!
I used info gained in this book to help me with my fibromyalgia pain. It has really worked, to my surprise. I am thankful to the author.

Very disappointing, no cure,
I know very well what inflammation is and how it adversely affects one's life. I've suffered with idiopathic inflammation for almost two years now. I've been tested for every disease, rheumatoid arthiritis, Lyme, erlichiosis, etc. The doctors cannot find the cause. I'm on Zyrtec 365 days a year to eliminate allergies. But even this does not lessen my joint inflammation at the young age of 43, thin, active and non-smoking.
I anxiously purchased this book to see what potential cures the author had to offer sufferers.None. Don't smoke, don't overeat, eliminition diets, exercise... all the usual stuff found in every health pamphlet. Nothing new here at all. I learned nothing my doctors hadn't already told me or I'd read online. It's a well-written book on an important subject. It just doesn't have answers as the title implies.

- book has missed a fundamental point
There is nothing new in this book and from an asthmatic point of view- it misses the most important aspect of reversing inflammation. There is very little mention about controlling hyperventilation or overbreathing. The first step would be to teach asthmatics the importance of nasal breathing so that the airways dont constrict in the first place. One method of which there are several excellent self books are is called the Buteyko method. Do a search on Amazon for Buteyko.

I can guarantee that this area will provide far reaching improvement to quality of life than this book. Other sites which provide a great account of are http://www.buteykointernational.com/ or http://www.buteyko.ie or http://www.asthmacare.ie/
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Product Description
Here is an innovative and refreshingly positive guide which offers an enormous range of practical, safe and effective advice. This book provides a wealth of previously unobtainable nutritional and naturally orientedmedical information that will bring new hope and greater health to many people.

THE ASTHMA BREAKTHROUGH has been newly revised and updated, incorporating the latest research for asthma treatment and prevention.

The most comprehensive and informative guide available, it was written for the large segment of the American public now suffering from this debilitating condition, and there is no doubt it will prove to be invaluable to asthma sufferers of all ages. Asthma CAN be beaten! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Asthma and Allergy Help
I've read a lot of allergy books to help my daughter with her allergies. Allopathic medicine has hardly helped. In the process I've gotten to know a lot of other children with allergies and asthma. Several of us have really followed many of the suggestions in this book with fantastic results. Namely we have followed the supplement suggestions in the book, avoided the chemicals mentioned , and following the protocols for rotation and elimination diets. This is by far the most jam-packed-with-information book on the subject I have found. I wish the title made it clear that this will help with more than asthma, as it has helped my daughter with her allergies too. I also found Chris Reading's book Trace Your Genes to Health invaluable.

Very highly recommended and informative reading for anyone suffering from asthma
Very highly recommended and informative reading for anyone suffering from asthma, this expanded and updated second edition of The Asthma Breakthrough: Breathe Freely--Naturally by Henry Osiecki (an international lecturer in clinical nutrition at universities, colleges, and professional seminars) is an extensively researched and expertly presented study of the innovative, safe and effective nutritional and natural medical information for dealing with asthma. Introducing readers to a vast understanding of the crippling disorder, The Asthma Breakthrough offers readers helpful strategies for a greater more healthy and active life despite allergy based asthmatic conditions. The Asthma Breakthrough is a an invaluable addition to alternative medicine library reference collections and would prove of great value for medical practitioners treating asthmatic patients, as well as non-specialist general readers with asthma disorder.
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