How To Do:

• Sit on a mat with legs in a relaxed manner.
• Pull your feet inward bending your knees.
• Bring your feet together.
• With your hands hold your feet tightly.
• Push down while inhaling deeply.
• Keep doing this for 8-10 minutes.
• Finally, stretch your legs out slowly.

An attack of asthma can sometimes be very severe, home remedies can prevent further escalation of the symptoms. These simple remedies are not just to cure asthma, but certainly, go a long way in alleviating your symptoms until you can seek professional help.

Foods For Asthma:

Foods To Eat:

Evidence reveals that people who consume diets rich in vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, magnesium, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, and selenium have lower occurrences of asthma. Many of these are antioxidants and protect cells from damage. This would be an ideal asthma diet.

• Vitamin D-rich foods (milk and eggs).
• Beta carotene-rich vegetables (carrots and leafy greens).
• Magnesium-rich foods (spinach and pumpkin seeds)
• Diet high in nuts and fruits like apples, grapes, tomatoes, fish, grapefruit, bananas and cheese
• Vitamin D supplements reduce asthma attacks
• Magnesium and Vitamin C help in having healthier lungs.

Foods To Avoid:

Contrary to what people believe, foods rarely trigger asthma attacks. It is an allergic reaction to some foods that can irritate asthma patients. Preservatives added to certain food can also trigger asthma attacks.

• High-calorie diets.
• Sulfites used to keep food fresh can trigger temporary asthma symptoms.
• Avoid foods that trigger asthma causing reflux of stomach acid.
• Avoid eating just before bedtime.
• Some people develop food allergies to:

1. 1. Eggs.
   2. Cow’s milk.
   3. Peanuts.
   4. Soy.
   5. Wheat.
   6. Fish.
   7. Tree nuts.

Complications And Effects Of Asthma:

The symptoms of asthma and severity can vary from person to person. Most people with asthma do not manifest symptoms constantly. When the symptoms are not controlled sufficiently, it can lead to serious flare-ups and complications of asthma.