Published by: Megan Richards
How to Get Dramatic Asthma Relief
Some
Asthma Triggers to Avoid
Avoid all dairy products, wheat, egg, chocolate, fish, alcohol (wine and
lager in particular because of additives) vinegar, caffeine (tea, coffee,
colas, chocolate), refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, salt and anything
containing chemical additives - MSG, sulfur dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium
sulfite, tartrazine, etc. Pale colored dried fruit is preserved in
sulfur to keep its color.
Sulfating agents are commonly used in beer and to keep greens fresh
in salad bars. Sulfur dioxide is found in most wines but, generally
speaking, there is less of it in bottled wine than in boxed wine. Drugs or
medication (remove only with medical supervision), onion, garlic, kale,
cabbage, radish, watercress. Aspirin can precipitate an asthma attack.
Sodium sulfite as found on red meat (to keep it fresh looking),
light colored dried fruit, dressings, beer and wine, often causes
asthma.
Sodium benzoate is a preservative found in margarine, sauces, cool
drinks and some dried fruits. This particular preservative causes
respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis.
Dust mite droppings in the air after vacuuming, which can take hours
to settle. The Baxi Clean Air System claims to starve dust mites by reducing
air humidity.
Constipation. Pressure from the tummy area affects breathing. That,
together with the effect of toxic build-up in the colon, demands action.
Poor digestion is common with asthma. Eat little and often so that the
digestive tract does not get clogged up. Nuts can have an inflating
effect on the system of an asthmatic.
Tartrazine (a food colorant banned in some countries) is openly
accused of creating allergic reactions including asthma, migraine headaches,
skin rashes and hyperactivity in children.
Chlorine is said to contribute to asthma attacks. Since all our
drinking water has been chlorinated you may wish to use a water purifier.
There are some excellent ones on the market. Personally, I am happy with my
Brita jug which is relatively inexpensive and comes with a proven
record. There are more costly purifiers that screw on to your tap and, if
asthma is in your family, may be your better choice. Pet fur, feathers,
cigarette smoke, household chemicals, fumes, etc., are best avoided.
