As someone with lifelong asthma, healthy eating is a crucial part of how I manage my symptoms. Intermittent fasting makes eating healthy much easier for me, and it comes with lots of other health benefits as well. According to the Mayo Clinic, practicing intermittent fasting is safe and beneficial for those who are overweight or … Read more
If you’re looking to buy an air purifier, you might be wondering if they actually work as advertised. After all, air purifiers are not cheap and most come with monthly or quarterly HEPA filter replacement costs. So, in order for the investment to be worth it, an air purifier needs to do a good job … Read more
Turns out there’s nothing like a pandemic to get people thinking about air quality. Of course, asthmatics have always had to be careful about what goes in their lungs, which is why many of us have turned to indoor air purifiers to help manage our respiratory symptoms. Air purifiers are good for managing asthma, as … Read more
I have asthma and allergies, so clean air is very important to me. But even if you don’t suffer from any diagnosed respiratory issues (as billions around the world do) unclean air can cause a dry, sore throat, disturb your sleep and even carry bacteria and viruses that can make you sick. Thankfully, there is … Read more
Nasal congestion is something that affects all of us at one point or another. But if you’re someone with asthma, allergies or even just an irregular nasal structure, your blocked nose can quickly turn into a chronic issue. In general, a chronically blocked nose is the result of a minor nasal/sinus infection. An effective way … Read more
Just about everyone with asthma would like to use their medicine less, and that’s why we often turn to alternative remedies to manage our symptoms. I always try to look for remedies that are common sense and that are good for my health overall. Lemons are definitely on that list. Fresh squeezed lemon juice can … Read more
Most everyone has eaten oregano at some point (most likely on pizza!), but not everyone is aware of how many health benefits this tasty herb offers. This is especially true for anyone with respiratory issues. I’ve been using oregano to help with my asthma symptoms for awhile now. To use oregano oil for asthma, add … Read more
As someone with lifelong asthma, I’m always on the look out for natural ways to easy my symptoms. Tea is one of my favorite go-to’s, and I’ve recently discovered a new tea that is making some buzz in the lung health community A 2017 study found that nettle can protect against airway inflammation, and therefore … Read more
If you have asthma like I do, then you probably do whatever you can to take your inhaler less. I’ve found that drinking tea regularly is important for my lung health and my health overall, and it helps me do just that. I recently read about mullein tea, which is often used medicinally for respiratory … Read more
I blog extensively about good teas for asthma, because is healthy and soothing, and it helps me manage my symptoms. Based on my research and personal experience, oregano tea is another great choice for anyone with asthma or similar concerns. Oregano tea is very beneficial for asthma because it is anti-inflammatory, decongesting and pain relieving. … Read more
