A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!
Normally, the act of breathing is so automatic that it is taken for granted. Even the simple awareness of labored breathing can provoke discomfort and alarm. Breathing difficulty can arise from many causes, and can take many forms. If your breathing difficulties are severe or last a considerable period of time, see your doctor. And if you smoke, take advantage of the many programs designed to help you quit.
But I just have a runny nose...
Quite often excess mucus is produced by the respiratory tract in response to irritation, such as pollen, allergies, airborne pollutants, dust and other factors. The body produces this mucus to trap the offending agents, which then flow with the mucus up the respiratory tract to be swallowed or expelled, in the form of a runny nose or a cough.
When the runny nose and congestion become a problem, many people turn to an "over the counter" drug, usually a decongestant. These products may reduce congestion, but often have significant side effect and offer only symptomatic relief.
But I still just have a runny nose!
Frequent discomfort due to congestion, if not related to a recognizable disease, can still be the sign of a taxed respiratory system. Whitewing Labs has researched and formulated an all natural supplement, RestPiration , which supplies nutrients known to be helpful in keeping congestion in check.
Under normal circumstances the respiratory tract produces unnoticeable amounts of mucus, which traps dust particles and pollutants, and disposes of them in the digestive tract. RestPiration is formulated with botanicals and vitamins to help restore this natural balance.
What's out There?
Most over the counter decongestants fall into one of two categories; 1) Antihistamines and 2) Bronchodilators.
When you inhale a foreign agent or allergen, your body produces histamine, signaling the arrival of the inhaled irritant. This sets into motion a series of events designed to rid your body of this unwelcomed guest. Your respiratory system then produces mucus to trap and expel the irritant from the respiratory tract. The production of histamine also produces other effects in the body, and when histamine production is high, you can feel quite congested and uncomfortable�even miserable.
As the name implies, antihistamines block the action of histamine and thus curtail the production of mucus and the accompanying congestion and discomfort. But most over the counter Antihistamines also produce significant sedation.
Indeed, the primary ingredient in over the counter sleep preparations are antihistamines. Therefore, the use of antihistamines for other then nighttime relief can present problems.
Bronchodilators are a class of drugs which, as their name implies, dilate the bronchial tract and nasal passages, thus lessening congestion. Unlike antihistamines, the removal of mucus is largely unaffected. Regrettable, as with antihistamines, over the counter bronchodilators can sometimes have severe side effects.
When taken in pill form, bonchodilators show pronounced central nervous system stimulation. This may cause restlessness, discomfort and sleeplessness. Bronchodilators also raise blood pressure. People with existing high blood pressure or glaucoma should use these compounds only under the guidance of a doctor. When bronchodilators are given as a nasal spray, rebound congestion can occur when the dose wears off. This can lead to more frequent use or the use of doses larger then is prudent. Restoring Balance with Natural Vitamins and Herbs.
AS AN ALTERNATIVE, Whitewing Labs has formulated RestPiration to address the problem of mucus over stimulation, using vitamins, minerals and herbs shown in studies to be beneficial in promoting the natural balance of the respiratory tract. Ingredients in Whitewing's RestPiration:
- Picrorhiza kurroa is shown to reduce bronchial obstruction and histamine release when given before exposure to allergens or other respiratory challenge.
- Magnesium has been shown to selectively inhibit Calcium ion triggering of mucus producing cells in the respiratory tract.
- Tylophora indica in whole herb form, a double blind study found significant relief from the obstruction and bronchial constriction of asthma and allergic congestion.
- Pyridoxine is also known as Vitamin B6. Studies have shown that pyridoxine reduces the need for bonchodilators in asthmatic patients.
- Cayenne contains the phytochemical Capsaicin. Capsaicin, when taken orally, has been shown to desensitize the respiratory system to cigarette smoke and other irritants.
Many people with allergies to pollen and dust find the side effects of some over the counter decongestants are sometimes as bad as the problem. This has led many to conclude little can be done, and to suffer in silence. If this describes you, then maybe a more natural approach is the solution. Try Whitewing Lab's RestPiration and breath a sigh of relief!
Now That's a Breath of Fresh Air!
Addresses the problem of mucus over stimulation, using vitamins, minerals and herbs shown in studies to be beneficial in promoting the natural balance of the respiratory tract.
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