{"id":537,"date":"2014-05-01T08:22:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T13:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/?p=537"},"modified":"2014-05-01T08:22:17","modified_gmt":"2014-05-01T13:22:17","slug":"asthma-a-very-real-spiritual-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/01\/asthma-a-very-real-spiritual-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Asthma &#8211; a Very Real Spiritual Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asthma is a condition involving severe breathing difficulty due to allergies, emotional and\/or spiritual stress as well as other issues. \u00a0Asthma \u00a0attacks include shortness of breath, cough, generalized wheezing, and abnormal breathing.<\/p>\n<p>Spiritually, people suffering with asthma seem, to me, to be trying too hard to please others. \u00a0When people are trying to be perfect, they sometimes have trouble standing up for themselves and expressing their feelings. \u00a0Asthma sufferers often feel controlled, hurt, stuck, and caged.<\/p>\n<p>Asthma is one disease which is rising rapidly in our country. \u00a0Many children suffer with asthma. \u00a0My opinion is that children suffer with asthma when they are pushed toward independence too soon. \u00a0The children may feel insecure. \u00a0The relationship to the mother is important here.<\/p>\n<p>As the child grows up, the relationship issues are more often involving the boss in a work relationship. \u00a0As an employee, the person has trouble breathing for him\/herself. \u00a0The person feels helpless and is in a situation where suffocation describes the situation. \u00a0And, of course, stressful events just make the asthma worse.<\/p>\n<p>Emotions felt here include a need to express one&#8217;s feelings and emotions. \u00a0Anger, grief, lost boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>The person suffering with asthma can do several things, the first of which is to have a competent health care professional actively involved in the situation. \u00a0Asthma is not a situation where a person self treats. \u00a0ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACKS REQUIRE MEDICATION IMMEDIATELY.<\/p>\n<p>A good first step is to identify allergens, and take steps to reduce the allergic threshold. \u00a0This means taking allergy shots. \u00a0This can save or eliminate much discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Eating a diet suitable for asthmatics can significantly improve your health. \u00a0Generally speaking, a vegan diet is \u00a0best for an asthmatic. \u00a0This diet eliminates all animal products. \u00a0Your positive response to this diet might be slow so plan to eat a vegan diet for several months \u00a0before you notice dramatic reduction of asthma symptoms. \u00a0Consult with a nutritionist to make sure \u00a0you are eating the best foods for you and your condition.<\/p>\n<p>Try to eat pure foods as food additives can contribute to asthma attacks. \u00a0Basically, avoid processed foods as much as possible. \u00a0Stick with fresh, organic foods whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to get a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids daily.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin C, Magnesium, \u00a0and B6 are also helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Let your nutritionist guide you through the food supplement maze.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever I need supplements, I go to Liz at the Woodstock Apothecary. \u00a0She is their staff nutritionist. \u00a0Her knowledge and experience have saved me money and improved my health.<\/p>\n<p>When using Reflexology for the Spirit to offer sessions to an asthma sufferer, begin by focusing on the solar plexus and diaphragm. \u00a0Then work the endocrine system focusing on the pituitary gland reflexes and then the adrenal gland reflexes. \u00a0Work the respiratory system focusing on the lung reflexes. \u00a0End the session by working the intestinal reflexes.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading this blog\/book.<\/p>\n<p>Please share this article with your preferred social network.<\/p>\n<p>Send a comment.<\/p>\n<p>Peace and food for all.<\/p>\n<p>Thurman Greco<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asthma is a condition involving severe breathing difficulty due to allergies, emotional and\/or spiritual stress as well as other issues. \u00a0Asthma \u00a0attacks include shortness of breath, cough, generalized wheezing, and abnormal breathing. 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