Holistic Herbs

For millennia, people have trusted holistic herbs as medicine for countless ailments. Chronic lung diseases are no exception, and Daniel Young, RRT, routinely recommends them to reduce lung inflammation and for other purposes at PRO Mizizi-Group in Baltimore, Maryland. Call PRO Mizizi-Group or schedule a telehealth appointment online for pulmonary rehabilitation and coaching today. 

What are holistic herbs?

Herbal herbs have a place in modern medicine, as demonstrated by their wide use, especially in integrative and holistic practices. Herbal supplements are derived from plant sources and can come in a variety of forms. You can get herbal medicines in the form of:

• Powders
• Pills
• Tinctures
• Teas
• Topical creams or lotions
• Bath additives

People have relied on herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Although modern pharmaceuticals are typically the go-to treatments for various conditions and ailments, herbal medicines offer a natural alternative. Still, you should talk to a medical professional before using herbal medicine to treat or manage any medical condition. 

How do holistic herbs fit into pulmonary rehabilitation?

PRO Mizizi-Group specializes in pulmonary rehabilitation and stress relief. You might be surprised to learn that holistic herbs can play an important role in pulmonary rehabilitation. PRO Mizizi-Group often recommends them alongside breathing exercises, medications, and personal training.

PRO Mizizi-Group evaluates your health and wellness during an initial consultation and helps you set goals for rehabilitation. Many holistic herbs can improve symptoms of chronic lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 

While they shouldn’t take the place of pulmonary rehabilitation or any necessary medications, holistic herbs can complement your treatment and improve your breathing due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-support properties. 

You can get the best possible results from taking holistic herbs when you use them within a broader pulmonary rehabilitation plan that includes breathing techniques, assistive devices, and personal training. 

Which herbal medicines benefit lung health?

There are many herbs that people rely on to improve their pulmonary health and function. By taking certain herbs consistently, you can lower lung inflammation and reduce airway obstructions that prevent you from breathing well. 

Some common herbal medicines for COPD and overall lung health are:

• Thyme
• Ginger
• Red sage
• Asian ginseng
• Echinacea
• Licorice root
• Astragalus root
• Curcumin

Your provider at PRO Mizizi-Group educates you on the properties of any herbal medicines they recommend. They teach you how to properly take these herbs and explain how often to use them to experience benefits.  

Holistic herbs can complete your pulmonary rehabilitation care plan at PRO Mizizi-Group. Call the office or schedule a telehealth appointment online today.