Pulmonary Emphysema

Increase in volume of the pulmonary alveoli with destruction of the alveolar wall and loss of elasticity, which makes it impossible for the alveoli to completely empty themselves of the air contained during expiration and makes gas exchanges (oxygen and carbon dioxide) difficult.

Emphysema is a complication of chronic bronchitis which manifests itself by destruction of the pulmonary bronchioles.

Note: Emphysema and chronic bronchitis (see fact sheet) form a group of respiratory diseases called: chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD); the entire respiratory function is affected.

Nutrition/Non-cereal vegetarian diet

Juice of young cereal shoots

Garlic, if tolerated

Krill, 6 to 8 caps. / day

Pianto TX, 1 teaspoon X 4 / day - Breathe Free (Trace Minerals), 3 tabs. morning and evening

Bacterola (Superdiet), 4 caps. X 2 / jour au cours des repas

Avoid excitants, sel, lait, sucres, café, vin, alcool, certaines épices et tous les produits allergènes (arachides, blé...)

Caution au Glutamate MonoSodique (GMS), un faux sel qualifié de neurotransmetteur excitateur et responsable d’un grand nombre de syndromes, y compris de broncho-spasmes

Adequate respiratory gymnastics

Colon hydrotherapies: repeated sessions may be necessary - Purges, intestinal enemas

Forearm baths at 39°C for 15 min

Avoid cold, humidity, dust, irritating vapors, tobacco and smoky places

Smoking is responsible for nearly 80% of COPD cases.

Flee humid regions, homes located in areas of frequent fog