Emphysema is a chronic pulmonary disease which is
normally caused by a loss of elasticity and dilation of the lung tissue. A person suffering from emphysema has a
hard time exhaling and stale air remains trapped in the lungs. This lowers the important exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide. A common symptom of emphysema is even with small exertions,
breathlessness followed by coughing. Most people have a history of cigarette smoking, however the
symptoms may not occur until middle age. The symptoms of emphysema:
the first symptom of emphysema is usually shortness of breath. Sometimes coughing or wheezing are noticed first, and patients and doctors alike may confuse it with
asthma. Weight loss occurs frequently and may be so sever that
cancer is suspected. Some patients have chronic
bronchitis before developing emphysema. With time, the patient develops an expanded
"barrel chest" due to trapped air in the outer parts of the lung.
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| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Carotenoids |
10 |
very important for rebuilding and repair of
body cells, which is critical for emphysema and cancer patients.
A carotenoid
mixture combined with a complete
multi-vitamin with good mineral content can provide the body
with materials to heal itself. Chemotherapy patients using
combinations of everything listed on this page
will improve their recovery rate, grow back hair
sooner, and feel better faster. |
| Omega
fatty acids |
10 |
required for rebuilding new cells
in the body |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin
A, vitamin E , vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, and other items listed
here, all are helpful in
both the treatment of emphysema. |
| Bioflavinoids |
9 |
bioflavinoids work
with vitamin C and are anti-cancer agents that
promote the production of natural interferon in
the body. They strengthen the immune system and aid in the healing of body tissues. |
| Methionine |
9 |
Helps aid in repairing
damaged lung tissue |
| Garlic |
9 |
herb that boosts the
immune system and helps with all forms of healing |
| Glutathione |
9 |
helps in repairing damaged lung
tissue |
| Copper |
8 |
works with and balances zinc |
| vitamin A |
8 |
needed for repair of lung tissues and
this vitamin also serves to
boost the immune system of the human body. |
| vitamin C |
8 |
this vitamin strengthens the immune system
and works well with bioflavonoids and carotenoids. |
| vitamin E |
9 |
this vitamin is an oxygen carrier and also a potent
anti-oxidant. Being deficient in this vitamin can cause destruction of cell membranes. |
| Licorice |
8 |
herb that helps with
lung health |
| Calcium |
8 |
mineral that helps
with the nervous system and general health. It helps with
stress in the body of all forms |
| Magnesium |
8 |
mineral the works with
calcium |
| Zinc |
9 |
mineral that helps the immune
system |
| Grape
seed extract |
8 |
antioxidant that helps with lung
healing |
 Symmetry products people
tell us they use for Emphysema
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Protection
4 Life
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
BotanaCleanse
Plus
Fruit
A Mins
Future Star |
complete supplemental health system
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health
children's complete daily health supplement
nutritional drink supplement for children and
teens |
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Emphysema is a disease for which there
is no known cure. Doctors can only help people with emphysema live
more comfortably with the disease. People with emphysema can
expect to have chronic coughing with sputum production,
wheezing, and difficulty breathing. It is not like cancer, which kills
its sufferers fairly quickly, emphysema is a disease which progresses slowly
and persistently, gradually reducing the person's ability to
breath and leading to death. For people, who have
extensive lung damage at the time of diagnosis the prognosis
is likely to be very poor. In many cases, death from emphysema is
precipitated by an acute respiratory type disease like pneumonia
or by other complications such as cardiac
arrythmias or pulmonary embolism.
There are lifestyle changes a person with emphysema can
make which will improve his/her quality of life. The person who quits smoking can expect to
greatly reduce the rate at which their disease progresses.
Furthermore, they will see an almost immediate improvement
in overall health. Also, patients who work hard to maintain overall
good health habits will have an improved chances. Proper
nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular exercise build up
stamina and resistance to infections, which if contracted can
cause rapid acceleration of emphysema. The patient who follows
these simple tips and who faithfully complies with their medication program is likely to have a much improved
prognosis. Nutritional supplementation is required to keep the
body and immune system strong.
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
1. Advanced
Omega
2. Mega
Juice
3.
NutraPack
4. Genesis
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park and
listening to calm music
- brown rice and millet are good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts
- avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
- do not smoke and avoid all contact with tobacco
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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