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Respiratory Problems: CAM Therapies for Specific Conditions
- Echinacea is an herb used by many people in the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Clinical research supports this approach. Echinacea appears to enhance immunity.
- Naturopathic medicine is often used to treat respiratory infections. A number of modalities support the immune response to infection, including supplements, botanical medicines, and homeopathy.
- Homeopathy can be effective in the treatment of people with upper respiratory infections, including children. In one study, children given homeopathic medicine required less antibiotic treatment.
- Some evidence supports the concept that chiropractic can be valuable for the treatment of respiratory infection.
- Traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine is used in the treatment of respiratory infection. Herbs are generally administered, in conjunction with yogic breathing exercises.
- Religious participation has been credited as having a protective effect against many medical conditions, including respiratory tract infections.
From THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: WHAT WORKS? WHAT DOES NOT? by Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier.
Copyright © 2000 by Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, Inc.
Reprinted by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, New York.
Unless otherwise indicated,
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