Asthma is chronic inflammation of the airways associated with excess swelling and mucus, resulting in obstructed airflow. The airways may be further blocked when an irritant, or trigger, causes bronchial spasms to occur. Asthma symptoms are characteristically worse during sleep and may be intensified by emotion.

There are a variety of asthma triggers such as hypersensitivity to aeroallergens (i.e. dust mites; cockroaches; dog, cat, or other animal proteins; fungal spores; pollens; dusts; and fumes), respiratory infections, gastroesophageal reflux, air pollutants (tobacco, aerosols, perfumes, fresh newsprint, diesel particles, sulfur dioxide, elevated ozone levels, and fumes from chemical cleaning agents and gas stoves), changes in temperature and humidity, exercise, chronic low-grade heavy metal toxicity, and emotional behaviors that alter breathing such as laughing, shouting, or crying.

At Family Tree Medical Center, our goal is to identify underlying causes of inflammation and eliminate contributing aggravating factors so the body can restore its natural state of balance. We combine the latest testing (i.e. adrenal stress/cortisol index, heavy metal testing, food allergy elimination & challenge) with a customized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. Treatment outcomes can result in complete resolution of symptoms or at least significant reduction of severity and frequency of occurrences and reduction of necessary inhaler use and dosage.

Dr. Miller is a medically trained naturopathic doctor who specializes in natural medicine and is uniquely qualified to combine the latest medical science with the use of less toxic, non-invasive therapies.

If you are suffering from asthma and would like a different approach to healthcare that identifies and treats underlying causes and supports your body’s ability to heal itself, contact us at (415) 785-3347 to schedule an appointment.

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