Lifestyle Modifications for Asthmatics

December 2, 2008 by DrLauren
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THINGS TO DO	THINGS TO AVOID
Drink plenty of high quality water	Alcohol, soft drinks, chronic use of caffeine, and sugar-containing beverages
Use air filters in your home	Refined, pre-packaged and boxed foods
Use hypoallergenic bed clothing to reduce exposure to dust mites & wash them frequently	Food additives, coloring and preservatives (aspartame, dyes, MSG).
Relaxation techniques Biofeedback Meditation Yoga Massage Breathing exercises Acupuncture Stress management	Medications that can aggravate asthma symptoms: Aspirin Beta-Blockers (including eye drops) NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Make sure your home is free of any mold or mildew	Excessive REFINED salt intake
Proper Exercise program individually customized (even if asthma is exercise-induced)	Limit the use of carpet, whenever possible
Proper Diet high in Omega-3 (found in fish) Vegetables (immunity builders) Water WATER WATER	Reduce dietary arachidonic acid (produces leukotrienes and can preceipitate asthma) Found in meat, eggs, shellfish, vegetable oils (omega-6), and dietary fat Reduce excess carbohydrate load, especially refined carbohydrates (may increase insulin secretion and inflammation)

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