Asthma

Alternative Medicine

Akhigbe - https://asthmaknowledge.blogspot.com/2015/09/what-on-earth-is-diatomaceous-earth.html 9/6/2015 - "DE? Diatomaceous Earth is a white chalky rock sediment built up over eons & eons by fossilized skeletal remains of diatoms. These fossilized rock formation are called diatomite.
Diatoms are 1 of the most common types of phytoplankton, a singled celled algae.
The diatoms' cells are encased within a unique cell wall made of silica, in the form of silicon dioxide.
These rock sediments are crushed & milled into a flour like consistency & hence it is also called Fossil Shell Flour.
Silica is a major mineral vital to all life forms: animals, plants & humans.
Dr. Adolf Butenandt, 1939 Nobel Price winner, proved that 'life cannot exist without silica'.
Dr. Barbara Hendel states that 'Silica is the most important trace element in human health'.
Perma-Guard's Fresh Water Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth contains 89-95% amorphous silica and 14+ essential trace minerals.  It is important to know that amorphous silica is different from crystalline silica.
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth amorphous silica is silicon dioxide in it's natural occurring state. A major mineral that co-exists with essential trace minerals such as: calcium, copper, iron, potassium, sodium, titanium, boron, manganese, copper & zirconium.  These are minerals every mammals on the planet needs to live.
It becomes crystalline when exposed to extreme heat through volcanic activity or commercial manufacturing.
Crystalline silica is used in filtration systems like swimming pools, aquariums, etc...
This form is extremely dangerous when inhaled or ingested & not biodegradable.
Food Grade DE is used as: Animal Feed Additive, Anti-Caking Agent, Inert Carrier, Grain Storage Protectant, Trace Mineral Supplements for both animals & humans and food grade insecticide.
Churned into soil, it provides the earth with much needed minerals & porosity improving fertility & soil tilth.
In her book, Going Green Using Diatomaceous Earth How-to Tips, Tui Rose, a concerned mother and registered nurse, does an excellent job in providing fact based data & resources for DE.
It is an easy guide book for using a safer alternative, natural mineral, food grade insecticide with over 101 uses."  (Alert.  DE can also contain contaminants.)

Silicon trace mineral - https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2003/4/report_silicon/Page-01 -
"The silicon in tissues is usually bonded to glycoproteins such as cartilage, whereas the silicon in blood is almost entirely found as either free orthosilicic acid or linked to small compounds. 
The biological requirement for silicon was 1st demonstrated by Edith Carlisle & Klaus Schwarz1,2 in experiments with rats & chickens that were fed silicon-deficient diets.
These experiments demonstrated that nutritional silicon deficiency causes skeletal deformities such as abnormal skull and long bone structure, as well as poorly-formed joints with decreased cartilage content. Detailed biochemical analysis revealed that silicon is an essential nutrient for the structural integrity & development of connective tissue.3,4 Silicon's most popular use is as a nutritional supplement to strengthen not only the bones and connective tissues, but also hair, nails and skin...
In addition to connective tissue & bone health, several other promising health benefits of silicon, such as protection against aluminum toxicity & protection of arterial tissue have been reported. 
(Regarding asthma) "Silicon restores mucosa in the respiratory tract. 
(Only consume organic silica & in minimal dosage, as is a TRACE mineral.)
Consider www.traceminerals.com if you can tolerate tablets or powder.)

Vitamin D - Vitamin D helps you breathe easier
(But rather than artifical D3, a rat poison, get your daily dose of D3 from the outdoor sunshine.)