Healthy Habits for Asthmatics

By Janet Martin - 2008-01-03 - Viewed 318 times. Find more articles like this in our Asthma and Bronchial category.

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Feeling depressed because you have asthma? Don't be blue. Millions of Americans are like you.

About 20 million people have asthma and nine million US children under 18 have been diagnosed with the condition.

The thought of having asthma can be frightening, especially since it causes labored breathing that can be life-threatening. But don't panic! There are many things you can do to ease your symptoms and prevent further attacks. Here's a short list of what to do:

Exercise regularly While some exercises may provoke an attack, it pays to be in good shape, more so if you have asthma. You can do this with aerobic exercises like walking or swimming. But before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. Start warming up with light exercise before proceeding to a more vigorous workout. And don't forget to take your medicine prior to exercising.

Make your position clear Certain positions done for only 30 minutes a day can rid your lungs of mucus. This technique is called postural or gravity drainage and can be easily learned from a nurse or physical therapist. Consult one today and choose from among nine different postures that can help you.

Learn to relax and control your emotions Life is hard but it can be harder for the worried asthmatic. While strong emotions won't cause asthma, they can make your condition worse. To remedy this, develop a positive attitude and stay cool, calm and collected with the help of yoga, meditation or other relaxation techniques. These commonly make use of breathing exercises that can make life easier for asthmatics.

Keep your weight down Some asthma medications can result in weight gain, making it difficult for you to breath. That's a good reason to lose weight. To help you do this, take Phenocal, a safe, natural, and effective weight loss supplement that boosts your metabolism, suppresses your appetite, reduces food cravings, and increases energy levels for a leaner, healthier you. Check out phenocal.com/ for details.

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine thearticleinsiders.com.

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