Breathe Easy—A Holistic Approach to Asthma, Allergies, Lung Health

Do you or your child struggle with asthma, shortness of breath, or seasonal allergies?
While inhalers and antihistamines offer symptom relief, and we certainly aren’t encouraging you to ditch those, addressing what may be triggering or causing your breathing challenges through a holistic lens may offer you longer-term support for better breathing, fewer flare-ups, and more energy every day.

At Happy Healthy Grateful, we combine chiropractic care, breathing techniques, natural immune support and chemical trigger testing to help you breathe easier—literally.

1.  Chiropractic Care & Respiratory Function

The nervous system controls every breath you take—including the

function of your lungs and diaphragm. Misalignments (subluxations),

especially in the thoracic spine, can interfere with nerve signals that

affect the lungs.

Regular spinal adjustments may:

• Improve rib and diaphragm mobility

• Support better lung expansion

• Reduce tension around the chest and upper back

• Help regulate the autonomic nervous system, which is involved in asthma responses

We’d like to help you to become one of the people who report fewer asthma episodes and better breathing capacity after chiropractic care.

2.  Breathing Techniques for Daily Support

Breathing well isn’t just automatic—it’s trainable. Chronic shallow

breathing (often stress-related) can limit oxygen exchange and make

asthma or anxiety worse.

Simple techniques to try:

• Box breathing (inhale 4 – hold 4 – exhale 4 – hold 4)

• Nasal breathing to humidify and filter air

• Diaphragmatic breathing to improve lung capacity and relaxation

We often incorporate breathing re-education into your care plan—especially for children or adults with asthma, anxiety or panic

attacks.

3.  Allergy Season Preparedness

Allergies can tighten airways and trigger inflammation. Rather than

just managing symptoms, we aim to strengthen your immune

system and reduce reactivity.

Natural strategies include:

• Spinal adjustments which may support immune modulation

• Immune-supportive supplements Zinc, Quercetin, itamin C, Olive Leaf, Andrographis, Allergenics, Allergeze, Quercetin Protect, Immunogenics, Super Mushroom Complex, Super mushroom with Astragalus and 7 Blend.

• Nasal rinsing and hydration to clear allergens

• Anti-inflammatory nutrition to reduce histamine responses

This is especially effective when combined with gut support—since 70% of the immune system lives in the gut.

4. Knowing your Cycle

For women knowing where you are in your cycle can be important for managing allergies. Hormonal changes, particularly those involving oestrogen and progesterone can influence the activity of mast cells leading to increased histamine release contributing to inflammation, pain and anxiety. Many women notice these changes just before getting their period and sometimes around ovulation.

If asthma, allergies, or breathing challenges affect your life or your child’s, consider a holistic approach. Don’t ditch your asthma plan with your GP just consider adding to your plan so that you can access the right combination of care, which might just allow you to improve not just how you breathe—but how you live.

 Book your chiropractic consult with Dr. Bianca today and breathe easy this season.