Respiratory Problems

Identify Triggers
The first step in treating respiratory system diseases and other 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 havesuccessfully 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 respond well to the immune-balancing effects of LDN.