There are many different types of asthma and various drugs used to treat the symptoms. John Chapman provides an overview of the medicines used and offers alternatives, both to complement traditional medicine and to help alleviate the underlying causes.

His straightforward asthma action plan will help you to manage the condition at home and at work and explains:

* trigger foods and how to avoid them

* the effects of environmental and personal stress

* positive techniques to help overcome panic and control breathing

* how herbal and homeopathic remedies can help

* vitamin and mineral supplements

* the role of aromatherapy, reflexology and other therapies

John Chapman is an experienced practitioner in naturopathy, osteopathy, medical herbalism, homeopathy and hypnotherapy. He has been in full-time practice for over 20 years.