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BRONCHITIS

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of your bronchi, airways that connect the windpipe and lungs. Acute bronchitis is usually a bacteria infection that follows a virus such as colds and flu.

Lifestyle changes: Watch for the areas where the air is polluted. Avoid smoking.

Dietary changes: Drink fresh juices (no sugar added).

Helpful Nutrients: Vitamin C, multiple vitamin, vitamin A.

Helpful Herbs: A Herbal treatments aim to promote the expectoration of mucus and ease any underlying weakness. Elecampane is particularly good for this. Coltsfoot is helpful in the treatment of dry coughs. When your cough produces a lot of phlegm, make a tea with combination of elecampane, goldenseal and licorice and drink up to 3 cups daily. When your cough is dry make a tea with licorice, coltsfoot, and plantain and drink up to 3 cups daily.

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