Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Asthma
The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.
| Recommendation | Why | Get started |
|---|---|---|
| Get your vitamin C | Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that may protect against asthma. Children with asthma have been shown to wheeze significantly less if they eat lots of vitamin Crich fruit, such as citrus fruit, strawberries, and currants. | |
| Look at food additives | Some asthmatics react to food additives and chemicals. A doctor or an allergist can help determine if you are chemically sensitive. | |
| Uncover food allergies | Unrecognized food allergy can aggravate asthma. Try an elimination diet to uncover potential problem foods. A healthcare professional must supervise this test because it is possibile to trigger a severe asthma attack during the reintroduction. |
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