World COPD Day is observed on November 19th, and this year’s theme is“Short of Breath, Think COPD.” It highlights a crucial message: despite being the third leading cause of death globally, COPD often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The campaign aims to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and ensure that persistent breathlessness is never ignored. Feeling … [Read more...]
Asthma Diet: Foods to Eat & Avoid
According to the American Lung Association "The right nutrients in your diet can help you breathe easier, and in some cases, help minimize asthma symptoms. While there’s no specific diet recommendation for asthma, there are some foods and nutrients that may help support lung function and reduce asthma symptoms." Foods to Eat Research shows that following a Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Yoga is in a position to relieve asthma
Anxiety and emotional stress can trigger an asthma attack and make it harder to breathe once an attack is under way. A study published in the February issue of the medical journal Thorax, showed that a relatively new form of meditation known as Sahaja Yoga, developed in 1970, appears to make asthma attacks less frequent as well as less severe if practiced regularly. "Saha" … [Read more...]
