There are various factors that affect the sleep. The more active one is, the healthier a person is, the better they sleep.
 Food
The evidence for the direct effects of food on sleep tends to be fairly meager. On should try and have dinner as early as possible and should not sleep immediately after it. Dinner should be the lightest meal of all the meals taken during the day and should not be skipped.
Alcohol
With small doses of alcohol, it acts as a relaxant so one goes to sleep. Slightly higher doses means the brain is not going to awaken as readily so in a sense the sleep is a little bit deeper but it is actually its ability to response that has changed. The brain can’t react as quickly as we would want to. Associated with that is poorer breathing, snoring and disturbed sleep.
Caffeine
Caffeine’s an interesting compound in that people vary in how they react to it. An example is women who are pregnant may suddenly react very badly to having caffeine, and then after can drink it again. It probably impacts mainly on the wakefulness promoting system. It doesn’t actually prevent sleep by switching sleep off; it just makes us more alert.
Medicines
Most medicines have an impact on sleep, particularly if they’re psycho active. So those that are used in psychiatry, say for depression will have an impact on sleep. Medicines normally relax our reflexes so they make the person sleep.
Smoking
Smokers can have quite a hard time of sleeping. Time for which nicotine is actually active in the bloodstream is quite low. So as soon as they’ve stopped smoking the reaction of not having nicotine around that time can disturb sleep. Generally their circulatory systems are quite poor so their breathing is disturbed during sleep. The two add up together to not having a good night sleep.
Exercise
It’s a myth that people think that if they really Exercise hard prior to going to bed, they’re going to get a better night’s sleep. But in fact, the exercise itself at that point can both be a stress and can raise body temperature and can create a problem. But Exercising regularly leads to good health, and that experimentally has been shown to generally improve sleep.

There are no specific foods to eat that will stimulate production of breast milk, but there are things that can help with milk production. The best prescription for maximum milk production is effective and frequent breastfeeding or milk expression, plenty of fluids, adequate calories and rest.
Fluids
Drinking enough fluid helps. It doesn’t have to be milk; water or juice is fine. It is a good habit to drink a glass of water while your baby is nursing. Drinking sufficient fluids is important in replenishing lost fluids.
Caffeine, soda and other aerated drinks stimulates milk production, but these also stimulate your baby. They find their way into breast milk and large amounts can act on your baby as it does on you. Caffeine stays in baby’s system longer than in an adult’s, which will prolong its effect. Also, caffeine can make your baby irritable, and interfere with his sleep. 
Barley Grass and Barley Water
Barley grass may be able to increase the fat content of mother’s milk, resulting in a creamier, more nutrient-rich and filling diet for baby. Barley water can also be prepared as a galactagogue. Simmer one cup of flakes or pearled barley in a quart of water for 2 hours. Add 2-3 teaspoons of fennel seeds and steep for 10 minutes, add water as needed.
Spirulina
Spirulina is another green food reputed to increase milk supply and increase the fat content of milk in some lactating mothers
Fennel Seed
Fennel helps to improve milk supply; the seeds are a stronger agent and have been used by women for centuries as a galactagogue. It is recommended that fennel be used only for a couple of weeks or one week on, one week off for longer periods. Paradoxically, a side effect of fennel use can be a depressed milk supply.
Oatmeal
Have a big bowl of oats each morning or snack on it in the afternoon, really helps.
Other foods that help to increase breast milk production are:
Brown Rice – contains B vitamins, selenium, iron, fiber and manganese.
Avocados – contains potassium, vitamin B6,
Beets – high in potassium
Carrots – high in vitamin C
Barley – high in phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
Dulse – a red algae high in B vitamins, iron, and potassium.
Kombu – edible kelp rich in glutamic acid

 Here are some of the most common myths and the truth about breast feeding to help you know what you really need to know about it.
Myth #1 - Bottle Feeding is Easier than Breastfeeding
While getting used to breastfeeding in the beginning may be a little difficult, it gets easier with time. By the time a baby is a few months old.
Myth #2 - Breastfeeding will Cause Your Breasts to Sag
Your breasts are not going to start sagging if you breastfeed. Usually there are various factors that can lead to sagging, and it is not breastfeeding that causes it.
Myth #3 - Breast Milk Doesn’t Have Enough Iron for Your Baby
There is just the right amount of iron for your baby in breast milk and it absorbs better that the iron in formula or other foods.
Myth #4 - Formulas are About the Same as Breast Milk
Formulas do not have many important things, such as living cells, hormones, antibodies, and enzymes that breast milk has. Also, formulas can contain too much iron, aluminum, cadmium, manganese, and protein as well and are harder for your little one to digest!
Myth #5 - You Shouldn’t Drink Alcohol When Breastfeeding
As long as the alcohol intake is reasonable, it is perfectly fine. There is very little alcohol that will end up coming out in the milk.
Myth #12 - Women with Inverted or Flat Nipples Can’t Breastfeed
Inverted nipples or even flat nipples can be used to successfully breastfeed.
Myth #14 - Pain When Breastfeeding is Normal
 At first there can be a bit of tenderness when you first start breastfeeding, there should not be pain.
Myth #15 - Many Women Don’t Have Enough Milk for Breastfeeding
Actually, most women actually produce more milk than they really need to!
Myth #6: You can’t get pregnant if you’re breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is only an effective form of birth control  if the baby is receiving nothing but breast milk on demand. No supplements, no solids, no water, and no pacifiers!
Myth #9: Your milk will “come in” immediately after you give birth.
The substance produced by your breasts immediately after a birth is called colostrums After colostrum the breast then begins to produce transitional milk, which is whitish-yellow, and more abundant. Gradually, over the next week or two, the transitional milk begins to change to a thin, bluish-white mature milk.
Myth #17: Breastfeeding makes you fat.
Breastfeeding will certainly not prevent you from getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight. In fact, breastfeeding uses an extra 300 to 500 calories every day.
Myth #20: You can’t take any medication while you’re breastfeeding.
While there are a few medications that should absolutely not be used during the breastfeeding portion of a woman’s life, most can be taken safely. It is important that your doctor checks actual research rather than simply relying on the standard instructions that are issued with the prescription

In ayurveda breast milk is called as nectar. Brest milk is sterile; it has got all the nutrients and antibodies what the child needs. Ayurveda believes that the benefits of the breast-feeding, has no parallel. Breast milk is rich in all the vital nutrients and provides the baby with requisite energy for the all round growth. It is a wholesome diet for the newborn, which is easy to digest, enhances immunity, and balances the doshas. Moreover the breast milk is available at the temperature most suited for the infant and is free from all possible sources of contamination.

Apart from the nutritional aspect the process of breast-feeding fosters a bond between the mother and the child, which acts as a reassuring factor for the baby and makes him feel safe in the new surrounding. Ignorance of the advantages of breast-feeding and the proper method often leads to discontinuation in most cases.

Basic Facts about Breast Feeding:
• The ability of the breasts to produce milk diminishes soon after childbirth, without the stimulation of breast-feeding.
• The immunity factors in breast milk can help the body fight off infections.
• Breast milk contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes, which aid the baby’s digestion.
• Breast and formula feeding can be used together.

Advantages of Breast-Feeding:
• It is the simplest way to feed the baby.
• Breast milk contains infection-fighting anti-bodies from the mother.
• Breast feeding increases the immunity of the baby.
• The amino acids in breast milk, the building blocks of proteins, are well balanced for the baby. These proteins best aid the baby’s intestinal tract.
• It’s strengthens the emotional bonding between the baby and mother.
According to ayurveda, in addition to love and affection for the baby the following factors help in breastfeeding: 
• Breast feeding mother should avoid excessive exercise. She should be at rest and should take proper sleep.
• Fatigue - both physical and mental should be avoided.
• Mind should be happy. Anger and grief are the states of mind that might interfere with the process of lactation.
Some mothers and lactation consultants believe that certain herbs can increase the production of breast milk. Some herbal suggestions include…
• Fenugreek
• Blessed Thistle
• Alfalfa
• Fennel
• Brewers Yeast
• Raspberry Leaf
These come in various forms, as tinctures, tablets and teas. Besides that, certain plants and foods like kheer of halim, methi, poppy seeds and dates, and medicinal products made up of shatavari, musali, jeevanti, etc. may help to improve the quality and quantity of breast milk.

Kerala, the name almost synonymous with the word ‘Ayurveda’, is now all set to reap the benefits of Ayurveda through health tourism. The reason for this is the popularity of Ayurvedic treatments and the manner in which Kerala is marketing Ayurveda in medical tourism. Kerala Ayurveda Centers have been established at multiple locations in various metro cities, thus highlighting the advantages of Ayurveda in health management. The health tourism focus has seen Kerala participate in various trade shows and expos wherein the advantages of this traditional form of medicine are showcased. Regarding Medical facilities Kerala has the most competent doctors and world class medical facilities. With most competitive charges for treatment, Kerala is a very lucrative destination for people wanting to undergo treatment of certain medical problems who do not need immediate emergency treatment. The promotion of Ayurveda in health tourism started in 1994 and the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) started Ayurvedic health centers in its premium properties like Hotel Samudra, Kovalam during the same period. The Department of Tourism has classified all the Ayurvedic centers in two categories-Green Leaf and Olive Leaf. Green Leaf is the highest classification awarded to the ayurvedic centres that fulfill all the essential and optional conditions prescribed by the Kerala’s tourism department. The essential conditions include qualified and sufficient ayurvedic physicians and personnel to attend on both male and female tourists separately, high-quality medicines and health programmes, excellent, clean and hygienic equipment, environment, facilities and infrastructure. The optional conditions specify that the centers should have high-standard architectural and interior features and superior extra facilities like steam bath rooms, meditation and yoga centers and herbal gardens. The centers that fulfill only the essential conditions are awarded the Olive Leaf classification. The Government of Kerala is taking earnest measures to implement holistic tourism on an urgent basis. Kerala Government is in the process of adopting a policy of introducing ‘Responsible Tourism’ in Kerala. Responsible Tourism (RT) is becoming in-evitable especially because of the urgent need for evolving a relationship and interaction between the social development, economic development and ecological balance and rejuvenation. It is the firm belief of the Government that environmental/ Ecological balance and renewability is the basic endowment, which endure long term tourism development and overall socio-economic growth as a direct benefit of tourism development. Kearla’s immense socio cultural resources including Ayurveda, Government is taking steps for implementing socio- culturally responsible tourism in Kerala, like framing a comprehensive socio- culturally responsible tourism encompassing a code of conduct for different stake holders for promoting socio- culturally responsible tourism. As such the tourism industry is the major beneficiary of ecosystem resource base and sustenance. The tourists basically come to enjoy aesthetic beauty of nature and ecosystem. Therefore, it is for the long term economic interest of the tourism industry that they should take every possible step to protect and preserve ecological/ environmental systems, energy and water resources including waste (of all types) reduction and waste recycling. All these steps will no doubt increase the number of tourists coming to kerala and experience not only the various ayurvedic therapies but also the beautiful surroundings which they will be able to see around them in kerala.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It may also include the trachea and the windpipe and also the larger air tubes of the lungs that bring in air from the trachea. In bronchitis the interior linings of the bronchial tubes swell thereby reducing their effective diameter. Due to this the amount of air passing through the trachea into the lungs is reduced and so does the amount of waste gas coming from the lungs. This triggers the production of thicker mucous which further blocks the air passages.

Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is of short duration and is cured within two weeks while chronic bronchitis persists for much longer duration. Acute bronchitis is caused either by a bacterial or viral infection while chronic bronchitis is a serious lung disease and is mainly caused by inhaling respiratory tract irritants. Acute bronchitis mainly occurs during winter and is followed by viral infection like cold or flu. A secondary bacterial infection may also accompany this disease. Chronic bronchitis develops only slowly. Cilia, the hairy outgrowths from the cells that line the respiratory system slowly become paralyzed and their movement is stopped due to the inhalation of the lung irritants. So, the cilia are no loner able to move the mucus and the airways become clogged.

When chronic bronchitis proceeds breathing may become more difficult and you may feel tightness in your chest. Due to breathing difficulties less oxygen is inhaled into your body. This may cause your lips and body to turn blue and cause overall tiredness. In the advanced stages you will get chest pains and your feet and ankles may become swollen. Many tend to lose weight and have trouble sleeping. The damaged lungs may force the heart to work harder leading to its failure.

Bronchitis can be treated with medication. But it may reappear if favorable conditions prevail. So the ultimate aim of any bronchial patient should be to prevent the episode of infections. The main problem associated with any bronchitis patient is the unavailability of adequate amount of oxygen. Maintaining a healthy respiratory system is the most crucial step in preventing bronchitis. The exercises for bronchial patients must not be too hard but at the same must aerate the lungs and increase the oxygen levels in the blood.

Yoga, one of the six orthodox systems of Indian philosophy can be of great help in achieving this aim. The continuous practices of asanas bring lightness and an exhilarating feeling in the body and mind and a feeling of oneness of body, mind and soul. A yogi must maintain discipline in diet and lifestyle thereby enhancing the effects of the asanas. There are many asanas that prevents the recurrence of bronchitis. Relaxation technique of pranayamas improves the mucociliary clearance. Asanas like supta virasana, sarvangasana, sirsasana, bhujangasana, viparita dandasana, salabhasana, ustrasana etc can be done to improve lung capacity. Pranayamas can be practiced once the severity of the infection has lessened.

Asanas increases the vasculartiry of the lungs while retaining its softness. The exchange capacity for gases increases and the excess mucus is drained off. Poses having forward bends improves blood flow and massages the posterior lobes of the lungs. Poses having backward bends help remove excess mucus from the bronchial tree. Twisting poses squeezes the lateral parts of the lungs thereby improving their function. Pranayamas on the other hand allows more oxygen to enter the lungs through the practice of kumbhaka. The retention process facilitates deeper penetration of oxygen thereby increasing its chances of being absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood. Ujjayi pranayama is practiced in the beginning as it causes less strain and then one may proceed towards nadi sodhana and surya bhedana pranayamas for more benefits.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It may also include the trachea and the windpipe and also the larger air tubes of the lungs that bring in air from the trachea. The interior linings of the bronchial tubes swell thereby reducing their effective diameter. Due to this the amount of air passing through the trachea into the lungs is reduced and so does the amount of waste gas coming from the lungs. This triggers the production of thicker mucous which further blocks the air passages. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is of short duration and is cured within two weeks while chronic bronchitis persists for much longer duration.

When chronic bronchitis proceeds breathing may become more difficult and you may feel tightness in your chest. Due to breathing difficulties less oxygen is inhaled into your body. This may cause your lips and body to turn blue and cause overall tiredness. In the advanced stages you will get chest pains and your feet and ankles may become swollen. Many tend to lose weight and have trouble sleeping. The damaged lungs may force the heart to work harder leading to its failure.

Many causes have been suggested for bronchitis like influenza virus A and B, bacteria like the Mycoplasma pneumoniae, lung irritants like fumes, dusts, chemical solvents, smoking. When a cough brings up large quantities of yellow, green or discolored mucus for more than three months of a year, then a case of bronchitis can be suspected. The main symptoms accompanying an upper respiratory tract infection may include: sore throat, chest congestion, soreness or burning sensation in the chest, fullness of the sinus, wheezing, breathlessness, slight fever, frequent cold or flu and overall malaise.

 In many instances acute bronchitis will simply go away without being given any treatment. Chronic bronchitis on the other hand can only be treated if diagnosed very early. There is no permanent cure available for chronic bronchitis in allopathy but only different types of medications to keep the disease under control. Allopathy does not take into consideration the individual differences present and prescribes the same drug for a number of patients. The limitations of allopathy have forced many to turn towards alternative ways of controlling the disease including naturopathy. Naturopathy also called green allopathy focuses on treating the illness using antimicrobial herbs and other nutrients.

Treatment begins by taking a detailed assessment of the patient’s condition including his susceptibility to the disease. His lifestyle including sleeping and eating habits are also taken into consideration. Naturopathy treatment includes changes in dietary and lifestyle along with treatment methods using green herbs and water. Excess bananas, sugar, white flour, processed foods, milk and dairy products- all have mucus forming tendency. One should also avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol as they tend to take away fluid from the body. Drinking water in sufficient quantity is a must for any bronchial patient. Onions and garlic contain antioxidants and are very good for preventing bronchitis. One should include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables especially those rich in antioxidants in the diet. Antioxidants seem to improve lung function.

Hydrotherapy is an important part of naturopathy and involves application of water in either hot or cold form to the body. Both hot baths and wet saunas increase the body temperature making it less hospitable for microbes. Hot teas containing herbs like ginger, peppermint, yarrow may also be consumed to increase body perspiration. They can be very useful in treating respiratory illness. Herbs like wild cherry, Ivy leaf, mullein, Elecampane, Marshmallow all are very beneficial in treating bronchitis and other diseases associated with it.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It may also include the trachea and the windpipe and also the larger air tubes of the lungs that bring in air from the trachea. The interior linings of the bronchial tubes swell thereby reducing their effective diameter. Due to this the amount of air passing through the trachea into the lungs is reduced and so does the amount of waste gas coming from the lungs. This triggers the production of thicker mucous which further blocks the air passages. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is of short duration and is cured within two weeks while chronic bronchitis persists for much longer duration.

 When chronic bronchitis proceeds breathing may become more difficult and you may feel tightness in your chest. Due to breathing difficulties less oxygen is inhaled into your body. This may cause your lips and body to turn blue and cause overall tiredness. In the advanced stages you will get chest pains and your feet and ankles may become swollen. Many tend to lose weight and have trouble sleeping. The damaged lungs may force the heart to work harder leading to its failure.

Many causes have been suggested for bronchitis like influenza virus A and B, bacteria like the Mycoplasma pneumoniae, lung irritants like fumes, dusts, chemical solvents, smoking. When a cough brings up large quantities of yellow, green or discolored mucus for more than three months of a year, then a case of bronchitis can be suspected. The main symptoms accompanying an upper respiratory tract infection may include: sore throat, chest congestion, soreness or burning sensation in the chest, fullness of the sinus, wheezing, breathlessness, slight fever, frequent cold or flu.

Ayurveda has two modes of treatment one is Shamana Chikitsa in which herbal medications are use to cure ailments arising due to vitiated doshas. But sometimes the doshas are vitiated beyond a limit giving rise to many kinds of endotoxins which gets accumulated in the body. To remove such toxins from the body Sodhana Chikitsa has to be adopted. Through five step of treatment it reaches to the root cause of the problem and uproots it. It is not only beneficial in treating any disease but also correcting the balance of tridosha in the body. Sodhana Chikista mainly consists of five different kinds of therapies and is more commonly known as Panchakarma.

 Panchakarma meaning five actions has been given much importance in Charaka Samhita, an ancient authoritative ayurvedic text written by Acharya Charak. Panchakarma has been widely quoted in the text for treating various ailments. There are three main steps in Panchakarma. The initial step of Poorva Karma or preperatory methods includes paachan (digestion), snehan (internal and external oleation) and swedan (induced sweating). The main methods or Pradhan Karma include vamanam (induced vomiting), virechanam (induced purgation), basti (medicated enema), nasya (nasal elimination of toxins) and rakta moksha (detoxification of blood). Paschat karma or post therapeutic measures include sansarjan karma (specific diet pattern) and dhooma pana (inhalation of smoke containing medicinal herbs). Panchkarma is used to detoxify body and cleanse it of all poisons. Bronchitis can be managed through Vamana which involves eliminating the excess kapha or mucus present inside the body. Emetic substances include neem leaf, salty water, emetic nut, madhuka-yastimadhu-licorice, bimbi, clematis, triloba-devdaru-deodar, Cedrus deodara etc. Once the mucus has been cleared the patient will feel relieved.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It may also include the trachea and the windpipe and also the larger air tubes of the lungs that bring in air from the trachea. The interior linings of the bronchial tubes swell thereby reducing their effective diameter. Due to this the amount of air passing through the trachea into the lungs is reduced and so does the amount of waste gas coming from the lungs. This triggers the production of thicker mucous which further blocks the air passages. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is of short duration and is cured within two weeks while chronic bronchitis persists for much longer duration.

 When chronic bronchitis proceeds breathing may become more difficult and you may feel tightness in your chest. Due to breathing difficulties less oxygen is inhaled into your body. This may cause your lips and body to turn blue and cause overall tiredness. In the advanced stages you will get chest pains and your feet and ankles may become swollen. Many tend to lose weight and have trouble sleeping. The damaged lungs may force the heart to work harder leading to its failure.

Many causes have been suggested for bronchitis like influenza virus A and B, bacteria like the Mycoplasma pneumoniae, lung irritants like fumes, dusts, chemical solvents, smoking. When a cough brings up large quantities of yellow, green or discolored mucus for more than three months of a year, then a case of bronchitis can be suspected. The main symptoms accompanying an upper respiratory tract infection may include: sore throat, chest congestion, soreness or burning sensation in the chest, fullness of the sinus, wheezing, breathlessness, slight fever, frequent cold or flu.

 According to ayurveda bronchitis develops due to many imbalances in the human body including poor nutrition, poor digestion, accumulation of toxins resulting in poor circulation, imbalance in the nervous system, disruption of the biological rhythm and lowered immunity. The first step is to remove the toxins from the respiratory system. This involves loosening the impurities embedded in the trachea and helping them to liquefy so as to allow smooth elimination. The next step is to open the channels of circulation so that the system gets maximum nourishment. Massage increases the circulation in the body and helps remove any impurities present in the tissues. Another important point is regarding nutrition. The food must be highly nutritious as well as easily digestible. Excess bananas, sugar, white flour, processed foods, milk and dairy products- all have mucus forming tendency. One should also avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol as they tend to take away fluid from the body. Drinking water in sufficient quantity is a must for any bronchial patient. One should include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet.
 
Meditation removes vata imbalance, which is the physiological basis for the stability of the nervous system. Yoga allows more oxygen to enter the lungs thereby increasing its vascularity. Ayurveda has many remedies for treating bronchitis. Tulsi or Holy Basil is one such wonderful medicine. Chewing two or three basil leaves is the best way to keep away bronchitis. It is also used in many ayurvedic preparations. Another primary herb used in the treatment of bronchitis is Adhatoda. It can either be chewed in raw form or mixed with tulsi or ginger as done in various ayurvedic formulations. The main active components in it include the alkaloids vasicinone and vasicine which act as antispasmodic. Coprid is another formulation containing Adhatoda. There are many other ayurvedic supplements for bronchitis like vasavaleh, talisadi churna, kantakaryavaleha,
kanakas, karpooradi choorna etc.

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It may also include the trachea and the windpipe and also the larger air tubes of the lungs that bring in air from the trachea. The interior linings of the bronchial tubes swell thereby reducing their effective diameter. Due to this the amount of air passing through the trachea into the lungs is reduced and so does the amount of waste gas coming from the lungs. This triggers the production of thicker mucous which further blocks the air passages. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is of short duration and is cured within two weeks while chronic bronchitis persists for much longer duration. When chronic bronchitis proceeds breathing may become more difficult and you may feel tightness in your chest. Due to breathing difficulties less oxygen is inhaled into your body. This may cause your lips and body to turn blue and cause overall tiredness. In the advanced stages you will get chest pains and your feet and ankles may become swollen. Many tend to lose weight and have trouble sleeping. The damaged lungs may force the heart to work harder leading to its failure.

Many causes have been suggested for bronchitis like influenza virus A and B, bacteria like the Mycoplasma pneumoniae, lung irritants like fumes, dusts, chemical solvents, smoking. When a cough brings up large quantities of yellow, green or discolored mucus for more than three months of a year, then a case of bronchitis can be suspected. The main symptoms accompanying an upper respiratory tract infection may include: sore throat, chest congestion, soreness or burning sensation in the chest, fullness of the sinus, wheezing, breathlessness, slight fever, frequent cold or flu and overall malaise.

 According to ayurveda any disease is caused by the formation of a favorable environment for the disease causing organism. Due to a poor lifestyle and wrong eating habits the body is thrown out of balance and loses its immunity to diseases. Contrary to the modern medicinal treatments methods ayurveda focuses on maintaining a healthy and sound body and not just curing the disease. Ayurveda attacks the root cause of any disease. This branch of medicine identifies the metabolic type of the person (whether vata, pittha or kapha) and provides a holistic approach in treating the patient. Once that has been determined ayurveda utilizes many approaches like herbal medicines, dietary changes, yoga, oil massages and meditation in treating the disease.

 According to ayurveda bronchitis develops due to many imbalances in the human body including poor nutrition, poor digestion, accumulation of toxins resulting in poor circulation, imbalance in the nervous system, disruption of the biological rhythm and lowered immunity. The first step is to remove the toxins from the respiratory system. This involves loosening the impurities embedded in the trachea and helping them to liquefy so as to allow smooth elimination. The next step is to open the channels of circulation so that the system gets maximum nourishment. Massage increases the circulation in the body and helps remove any impurities present in the tissues. Another important point is regarding nutrition. The food must be highly nutritious as well as easily digestible. Excess bananas, sugar, white flour, processed foods, milk and dairy products- all have mucus forming tendency. One should also avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol as they tend to take away fluid from the body. Drinking water in sufficient quantity is a must for any bronchial patient. One should include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet.
 
Meditation removes Vata imbalance, which is the physiological basis for the stability of the nervous system. Yoga allows more oxygen to enter the lungs thereby increasing its vascularity. When all the above steps are followed perfectly slowly your body will regain its self resistance and become cured of the disease.