Find a Natural Remedy for Bronchitis

Find a Natural Remedy for Bronchitis

Bronchitis can be very nasty and a serious condition.

Lifestyle changes and natural health remedies work best. So find your perfect, bronchitis natural remedy here...

Bronchitis is a really nasty illness!

It is different from most other ‘common’ coughs, as the main branches of the lungs (called the ‘bronchi’) are inflamed.

But don’t worry, you will still be able to find an effective bronchitis natural remedy…

You will also find some of the natural cough remedies are very helpful for your cough.

You can often catch bronchitis after a cold or flu. You may develop a hacking cough, and then start coughing up yellow or grey phlegm. You may also feel wheezy, or slightly out of breath.

Bronchitis can be a serious condition. Contact your health care provider promptly if:

• You have severe difficulty in breathing
• You have severe chest pain
• You have a high fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.9 degrees Celsius/Centigrade
• You cough up blood
• Your symptoms persist or worsen

Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.

Lifestyle Factors for a Bronchitis Natural Remedy

• Chronic Bronchitis is where bronchitis symptoms last for over 3 months. This usually means that there is a lifestyle factor involved.
• This could be:
  • stress
  • a weakened immune system
  • smoking
  • other airborne pollution
    • traffic pollution
    • air fresheners
    • cleaning products
    • deodorants and perfumes
    • toiletries and hairspray
• No conventional or natural remedy for bronchitis can work as well as stopping smoking, or avoiding these pollutants…!
• So, don’t underestimate the importance of lifestyle changes in your search for a natural remedy for bronchitis.

Natural Remedy for Bronchitis

• As bronchitis often starts with a cough, cold, or flu, try some natural cold remedies, or natural flu remedies - especially those which have antibiotic and antiviral properties, such as garlic, Echinacea and thyme.
• Also look at these natural cough remedies. Remember to check if yours is a dry, tickly cough, or a chesty cough – as the natural remedies are slightly different for each.

Liquorice

• The best natural remedy for bronchitis, has got to be liquorice.
  It helps to soothe your throat and passages.
  • It helps to rid the body of infected phlegm, allowing you to cough it up.
  • It reduces inflammation, and acts against viruses in the body.
• Take capsules or a tincture.
• Avoid DGL liquorice (otherwise known as ‘deglycyrrhizinated’ liquorice) as this does not contain the elements you need, for an effective bronchitis natural remedy.
• You can also make a tea yourself:
  • 4 tablespoons of liquorice root
  • Simmer in 500ml of water for 15 minutes
  • Strain and serve
  • Drink 3 – 4 cups a day
• Caution
  • Do not take liquorice for longer than 6 weeks without a break.
  • Do not take liquorice if you have liver, kidney or heart disease, or high blood pressure.
  • Do not take liquorice if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • Do not take with diuretics.

Try these: (click below for more info)...

Capsules:

Nature's Way Licorice Root - 100 caps

Liquid Extract:

Licorice Root AF (International Shipping)

Tea bags:

Licorice Root Tea (International Shipping)

Dried root:

Frontier Natural Licorice Root - Cut and Sifted, 1 lbs

Steam Inhalation as a Natural Remedy for Bronchitis

• Steam inhalation is a great soother and reliever for bronchitis.
• I think you will feel much better after trying this, but do combine with some of the other natural cough remedies for the best effect.
• Pour hot (but not boiling) water into a bowl
• Add 3 – 5 drops of essential oils from the following: (you can use one, or a mixture):
  • eucalyptus
  • thyme
  • peppermint
  • rosemary
• Bend your head over the bowl, and cover with a towel.
• Inhale the herbal steam for as long as is comfortable.

Buy essential oil supplies: Kalyx.com Complete Aromatherapy Oils & Supplies

Chest Rub Bronchitis Natural Remedy

• A chest rub is a great way of soothing the chest area, and getting that congestion moving.
• I think you will find it very effective.
• Use some almond oil or olive oil as the main ‘massage’ oil.
• Add a few drops of one, or a mixture, of:
  • peppermint
  • eucalyptus
  • camomile
  • lavender
  • tea tree oil
• Rub thoroughly, but gently, into the chest area, for the best relief.

Buy essential oil supplies: Kalyx.com Complete Aromatherapy Oils & Supplies

I hope you will find a natural remedy for bronchitis that helps you get better.

Don’t forget to also look at the natural cough remedies for relief from your symptoms of coughing.

Also try out the natural cold remedies and natural flu remedies if you feel you need a little extra help. You will find some of them very relaxing and soothing.

What works for you?

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