Lung Disorders (COPD)

My husband has COPD which has led me on a quest to maximize his health and lung capacity. In 2007, he was told his lung capacity is at 34%. Every year for the past 30ish years he has had at least one bout of bronchitis which has necessitated antibiotics and resulted in a decrease of lung capacity. Having already been widowed once, I don't want to do it again!

This last year I seriously delved into making my own concoctions rather than buying premade supplements. I found an English Ivy supplement while researching herbs and learned that it has proven effectiveness for COPD and for Cystic Fibrosis. Worth a try! I bought some and Rich has been taking it daily. It seems to have increased his lung capacity.

When he got a cold this year, which has always led to bronchitis in the past, I treated him with a tea made of Mullein (an expectorant), Licorice Root, Thyme (an strong antibiotic), Plantago, Coltsfoot and Cayenne (an immune booster). I sweetened it with honey or Stevia. I also treated his sore throat with honey (1T) mixed with 1t cinnamon and 2 droppers of capsaicin tincture.

How much of each did you put in the tea? Do you have a web address for where we can get the English Ivy supplement?

I make a large batch of the tea, then vacuum seal it until needed. All teas should be 1t per 6oz boiling water; steep covered for 10-20 minutes before sipping.

Sources for English Ivy:

Lucky Vitamin

Seacoast

Hi-Life

My husband has COPD too, so I found something interesting here on the very first day!

Do you sell it? I don't have COPD but I do have asthma and all the natural stuff for asthma has arsenic in it....

Dawn, PM me.

MM, what is the name of the English Ivy supplement that you got for your husband? thanks a lot..........rick

this is so old you may not get a reply (last post May 11, 2009)