What has Nutrition & Lifestyle got to do with it?
Common causes for Catarrh, Phlegm, Wheezing
• Infections (cold, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis)
• Allergies (less tolerated foods/fluids, hayfever)
• Pollution (dust, smoke, cleaning chemicals, many other)
• GORD/acid reflux, due to stress and/or abdominal obesity
Helpful Nutrition Advice :
- Drink approximately 1 litre of warm/hot water per 30 kg bodyweight. This can help mucus to be expelled
- In South East Asia I have observed a distinct intolerance to dairy products, especially milk, flavoured milk, yoghurt, drinking yoghurt, dairy ice cream. Eliminate dairy, and observe
- Excessive intake of sugar and ultra processed foods suppresses our immune system, the ability to fight external allergens. Reduce or minimise intake
- For many, King Coconut Water, fruit juices cause increased phlegm/mucus production
- If you carry excessive fatty tissue (especially abdominal), try to work towards improving Bodyweight via healthy, balanced nutrition with view to unhealthy fat loss
Helpful Lifestyle Advice:
- Get sufficient Night Sleep. An erratic sleep pattern can impair our immune system and reduces the potential to heal
- Engage in regular Cardio Exercise. Remember that frequency is more helpful than duration. Cardio exercises help expel mucus, as well as prevent stagnant mucus
- Avoid excessive exposure to smoke, chemicals, irritants. Various types of pollution increase the symptoms and severity of subject
- Minimise (chronic) stress. Continuous stress can cause a considerable increase of mucus
Please consider above mentioned carefully.
Catarrh, phlegm and wheezing are symptoms that can affect the quality of life and health of people who suffer from them. There are different causes and treatments depending on the underlying condition. It is important to consult a health care professional if these symptoms are persistent, severe, or interfere with daily activities.
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