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- How We Treat Respiratory Problems
Conventional physicians use a plethora of medications to treat diseases of the respiratory tract. Because chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) such as emphysema, asthma, allergies, and the like are chronic conditions, patients are often prescribed lifelong, side effect-riddled drug regimens. While pharmaceuticals are sometimes unavoidable, particularly for the treatment of acute attacks, at the Whitaker Wellness Institute we help our patients dramatically reduce their reliance on medications by avoiding triggers and preventing recurrences, reversing nutritional deficiencies that underlie symptoms, and opening airways with natural therapies.
- Our Unique Therapies
Identify Triggers
The first step in treating respiratory problems is to identify the triggers that provoke symptoms. While most people are aware of common causes such as cigarette smoke and pollen, every patient has unique "hot buttons." At the clinic, we use innovative testing to pinpoint allergens and other irritants and show you how to avoid them.
Supplements, Not Drugs
A number of nutritional supplements are extremely helpful for patients suffering with respiratory disorders. Your Whitaker Wellness physician will prescribe an individualized supplement program for you that curtails inflammation, promotes relaxation of the airways, and combats free radicals that can contribute to lung dysfunction. These natural treatments for respiratory problems will help raise your trigger threshold, reduce the frequency and severity of attacks, and lower or even eliminate your dependence on drugs.
Inhaled Glutathione for COPD
Conventional medicine says flat out that there is little hope for COPD short of drugs, oxygen, and surgery. At Whitaker Wellness, we have had great success in relieving suffering with inhaled glutathione. Dozens of studies have confirmed that free radical damage is a primary player in COPD, and glutathione is the most efficient antioxidant in the airways. Yet, potent as it may be, its remarkable effects are noted only when it is inhaled. Inhaled glutathione is the most promising therapy available for COPD, but because it is a natural antioxidant, it will be years—if ever—before it is offered by conventional doctors.
IV Nutrients
Magnesium is a requisite for our patients who suffer with asthma. Intravenous magnesium is a lifesaver during acute attacks, while oral magnesium alleviates
symptoms and may reduce or even eliminate the need for medication. Patients with recurrent respiratory infections often benefit from intravenous vitamin C, which stimulates the immune system and has direct antibacterial and antiviral activity.
Low-Dose Naltrexone
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is a safe, inexpensive prescription drug that modulates immune function. At the Whitaker Wellness Institute we have
successfully used LDN to treat patients with autoimmune disorders, infections, and a number of other health concerns. Because allergies and asthma are associated with an overactive immune response, these conditions also response well to the immune-balancing effects of LDN.
- Our Patient Success Stories
Click the links below to read about how treatment at the Whitaker Wellness Institute helped people with COPD, asthma, allergies, and other respiratory disorders breathe easier.
- Articles on Respiratory Problems
Click the links below to read more about the Whitaker Wellness Institute's approach to treating COPD, asthma, allergies, and other respiratory disorders.
You owe it to yourself to explore how the unique, drug-free therapies offered at the Whitaker Wellness Institute can turn your health around. Call us at (800) 488-1500 to speak with a Patient Services Representative. We can customize a treatment program that fits both your budget and your health goals.


