Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant, expectorant and mucolytic; neutralizes free radicals; loosens the mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Acetyl carnitine improves physical activity tolerance and muscular efficiency of lungs and other muscles; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.5-3.0 g of carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

BCAA's improve protein metabolism and energy production; alleviate symptoms. Take 2-5 g of BCAA's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Beta-carotene is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; prevents lung infection; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

Carnitine enhances immune system; improves energy production, physical activity tolerance and muscular efficiency of lungs and other muscles; prevents wasting syndrome. Take 1.5-3.0 g of carnitine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Creatine increases and maintains muscle strength and endurance; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-6 g of creatine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Eucalyptus oil is an anti-inflammatory; it is an expectorant; helps eliminate lung secretions; alleviates symptoms. Take eucalyptus oil daily, containing 400-600 mg of cineole or 1-5 drops of eucalyptus oil, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Ivy leaf is an anti-inflammatory; brings more oxygen to the lungs; loosens the mucus; promotes mucus elimination; alleviates symptoms. Take ivy leaf extract daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Wild indigo is an anti-inflammatory, an anti-infectious, an anticatarrhal and an immune enhancer; enhances immune system; reduces lung inflammation; fights infection and promotes mucus elimination. Take wild indigo daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.