What therapies does Dr. Weil recommend for asthma?
For acute attacks, try lobelia, or Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflate). Mix three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum (red pepper, cayenne pepper). Take twenty drops of the mixture in water at the start of an asthmatic attack. Repeat every thirty minutes for a total of three or four doses. For long term control and prevention: • Decrease protein to 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein • Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources. • Eat organically grown fruits and vegetables as much as possible. • Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils that might contain trans-fatty acids, all foods that might contain trans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods). • Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat. • Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids. • Always drink plenty of water to keep your respiratory tract secretions more f
