Anxiety, Stress, and Depression are some of the trigger pointers, for Asthma. The more stressed/tensed/anxious you are, the more frequent are the asthma attacks. Have you been suffering from Asthma/Wheezing? What have you been taking, to get relief? If your answer is Asthalin Inhaler, then minimize the usage of this medicine, as it contains steroids. The aftereffects of taking this inhaler are, your bones might get weaker, in the long run, and most of all, skin starts blackening on some areas of your hands and legs.
Instead, do lots of Yoga, to strengthen your lungs. The best Yoga exercises for Asthma/Wheezing are –
- Pursed Lip Breathing – Sit on a chair in a relaxed position. Then inhale slowly through, your nose to the count, of 2, and exhale through your lips, to a count of 4. While exhaling, make sure to keep your lips puckered, i.e, as though, you are blowing a candle. Repeat this exercise till your breathing becomes normal. This exercise is beneficial when you are feeling shortness of breath.
- Pranayama – Pranayama is one of the best breathing exercises, for asthma patients. It not only strengthens the lungs but also helps asthma patients to breathe easily. Bhastrika Pranayama, along with Kapal Bhati, is very beneficial for asthma patients, to get rid of asthma attacks. While Kapal Bhati energizes the nervous system, speeds up the metabolism, and improves blood circulation, Bhastrika Pranayama helps in cleansing the airways of the body.
Benefits – It involves deep breathing with cogent exhaling, which strengthens your lungs, and increases your stamina. This can be helpful to safeguard an asthma patient’s health.
Yoga is like a wonder drug, for people with Asthma. So, here are a few benefits listed below.
- Betters Respiration
- Improves Cardio and Circulatory Health
- Increases Breathing
- Boosts Flexibility
- Ameliorates Balance
- Emends in Muscle Strengthening
- Tone Muscles
- Aid in Stress Management
- Relief from Anxiety
- Enhances Focus
There are 6 remedies for Asthma.
They are
- Drink Warm Liquids – Drinking warm liquids like hot water, Ttulsi green tea, ginger tea, Kashaya, coffee/milk, soothes the throat, combats any kinds of congestion, and helps in clearing the airways of the lungs. You can even drink Tulsi-infused water, all through the day, to better your breathing
- Trikatu – To prepare Trikatu, you need to blend Long pepper/Pippali, black pepper, and dried ginger powder, with a teaspoon of honey, and consume it. This helps to clear airways and eases breathing
- Inhale Moist Air – Take a vessel of steamy hot water, cover your head with a towel, and bend a bit forward to inhale the steam. Inhaling moist air or steam works similar to drinking warm liquids, and can help breathe easily.
- Chyawanprash – Chyavanprash made from organic ingredients, has a good source of antioxidants, that helps in boosting immunity, to fight against asthma. Direction- Take a teaspoon of this Chyavanprash, daily during bedtime
- Eat Fruits and Veggies that have Vitamin C, D, E – According to researchers, fruits and veggies, containing Vitamin C, D, and E are very good for respiratory health
- Ashwagandha – As per Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is very beneficial for asthma patients, as it reduces inflammation
Doing meditation reduces stress, and helps you soothe your mind and body. Ashwagandha too can be the best stress reliever, as it has the capacity to reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as a stress hormone. There are 16-ways to relieve stress and anxiety. They are –
- Exercise – Regular exercise can help lower stress and anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep. It also improves sleep quality and boosts confidence
- Consider taking supplements – Numerous health supplements, help combat stress and anxiety. They are – Lemon Balm, Omega-3 fatty acids, Ashwagandha, Green tea, Valerian root, and Kava Kava pepper.
- Light a Candle – Aromatherapy is the best remedy. Using a few drops of essential oils, or burning a perfumed candle aids in paring down stress/anxiety and calming effects. A few essential oils that are beneficial are – Lavender, Rose, Vetiver, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Sandalwood, etc…
- Reduce your Caffeine Intake – High dosage of caffeine, can intensify stress and anxiety. Hence, limit the coffee intake
- Chew Gum – Chewing gum reduces stress, and can make you relaxed, as per several kinds of research.
- Spend time with Friends and Family – As per a study, spending quality time with friends and family reduces stress and anxiety. So, stay socially connected, to keep your mind worry/stress-free.
- Laugh – Laughter is the best medicine, for several mental ailments, including stress and anxiety. Therefore, watch humorous tv shows, enjoy some lighter moments, with friends to be stress and anxiety-free.
- Practice Yoga – Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation can reduce stress/anxiety levels drastically.
- Learn to say No – Do not take certain things to heart, and at times, it is not bad to say No. This helps you maintain your mental balance, and decrease stress/anxiety.
- Listen to Soothing Music – Listening to soothing music, can for sure reduce any sort of stress or anxiety. It is like an elixir to the mind.
- Spend time with your pet – Spending time with your pets, can decrease stress and anxiety. Interacting with pets may help release oxytocin, a brain chemical that bolsters positive mood