ASTHMA

ASTHMA
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes obstruction of respiratory airways resulting in difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. An asthma attack results from constricting of small bronchial passages in the lungs. An attack can be triggered by exposure to various irritants or allergens including pollens, molds, dust, and animal hair and dander.

Other things that can bring on asthma attacks include adrenal disorders, anxiety, changes in temperature, exercise, extremes of dryness or humidity, fear, laughing, low blood sugar, and stress. A respiratory infection such as bronchitis may also be involved.

Asthma specialist speculate that rising levels of environmental pollution lead to higher incidence of asthma. Occupational exposure to certain substances--chemicals such as urethane and polyurethane, used in the adhesives and plactics industry; rubber epoxy resins from paint, welders' cloth cleaners; fumes in auto body shops; dry cleaning chemicals; and others--may also be a major risk factor. A predisposition to asthma may be hereditary.

Recommendations:

Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, brown rice, and whole grains. The diet should be relatively high in proteins.
Include garlic and onions in your diet. These foods contain quercetin and mustard oils, which have been shown to inhibit an enzyme that aids in releasing inflammatory chemicals.
Avoid gas-producing foods, such as beans, brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage) and large amounts of bran. Gas can irriate an asthmatic condition by putting pressure on the diaphragm.
Use a juice fast, a fast using distilled water and lemon juice, or a combination of both for three days each month to help rid the body of toxins and mucus. Avoid icecream or extremely cold liquids.

Avoid dairy products.

Sources:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing (2nd Edition) by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
Get Healthy Now with Gary Null

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