Nutrition: Natural Diet for Managing Asthma

Maintaining a nutritious diet may help alleviate asthma symptoms. Here's how.

•           Antioxidants

A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides plenty of antioxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which may help alleviate inflammation in your airways. If certain foods trigger your asthma, avoid them and consult with your doctor.

2.         Probiotics

Research indicates a connection between asthma and the gut microbiome. Consuming probiotics may help reduce inflammation. Probiotics can be found in fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, and kombucha.

3.         Garlic

Garlic, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, may help alleviate asthma symptoms.

•           Ginger

Ginger contains a compound, 6-gingerol, that might help mitigate severe asthma. Ginger may also help relax the trachea and airway muscles.

•           Honey

Honey is often used in cold remedies to soothe the throat and reduce coughing. Mix it in a hot beverage like herbal tea to help manage your symptoms.

•           Omega-3 Oils

Found in fish and flax seeds, Omega-3 oils potentially reduce airway inflammation, improving lung function in severe asthma patients.

•           Caffeine

Caffeine can open up the pathways into the lungs, thus reducing respiratory muscle fatigue.