Asthma
4 Tips To Reduce Stress-Related Asthma Attacks
May 1, 2017It is a well-documented fact that stress is one of the most common triggers of asthma. In order to reduce stress-related asthma attacks, one needs to minimize environmental stress factors and learning how to manage stress. Here are four tips for dealing with stress-related asthma. reduce stress-related asthma attacks
Be Aware of All Your Emotional Triggers
If you know why you are having an asthma attack, you are in a better position to deal with the attack. When in stressful situations, being aware of your feelings and learning not to panic can be a major relief.
Keep a Track of Events Before an Asthma Attack
Maintain a journal (physical or digital) and note down the emotional sequence of events prior to an asthma attack. Regularly updating this journal can help in predicting your next attack.
Take Care of Your Diet
Stress can end up draining energy, making you more vulnerable to an asthma attack. If you’re suffering from asthma, avoid foods like caffeine and alcohol that aggravate stress. And make sure your body is getting all essential nutrients needed to cope up with stress. Beetroot is considered as a natural remedy for COPD and asthma as it allows people to feel more active and reduces exhaustion rate by almost 15%.
Get Adequate Sleep
According to a study by the European Respiratory Society, those with chronic insomnia are three times more likely to develop asthma when compared to those without. Inadequate sleep can lead to stress, making one more vulnerable to an asthma attack.
To conclude, by incorporating these four simple stress management techniques in your lifestyle, one can reduce the symptoms of asthma.
Mahesh is a hormone health counsellor & holistic health expert. He has a Mastery Certification in Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis from the US, is certified in Functional Nutrition from Washington State University and uses a wide array of healing modalities to guide his clients to vibrant health and well-being.
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Ben Brumpton, X.-M. M. (2017). Prospective study of insomnia and incident asthma in adults: the HUNT study. European Respiratory Journal.
