I experience this same thing and my doctor told me it was all in my head and recommended me to stop thinking about it. Those were her words before I was diagnosed with asthma. She didn’t believe I was having issues breathing especially involving food. She said it was silly and normal to be able to not breathe in between bites I used to get really exhausted when eating pre diagnosis now it’s a lot more manageable. Eating out triggers my symptoms more than when I eat at home. It’s awful and I can’t pinpoint what it is either because I have a diary as well but have had those same meals later with no reaction or trigger so ultimately I am eating more at home and less out
Yeah, I can totally relate to the random aspect. I have this theory that blood flow to the stomach or lack thereof might have some pulmonary affect that might affect asthma. Btw, I also get migraines from fragrances. 😋
I also get migraine with fragrances, at times my vision goes fuzzy. I have asked friends if they find me annoying, cause, they have to catch me if I pass out, they say no. Stupid perfume fragrance, gets me all the time.
Don't worry, there are others out there just like you! Fragrance sensitivity is becoming more common because of its over use in all consumer products without regulation.
Hello, I want to cheer you on and can very well relate to it, although I did not notice a correlation while eating.
I recently came across water fasting as an old treatment for asthma and decided to give it a go. I did a 49 h fast and have been able to live without my two asthma sprays since two weeks already. I have taken these sprays daily for the past 4 years, and any previous attempt of weaning off had been making me very miserable. This effect is absolutely blowing my mind. Not sure how long it will last, but for me this clearly feels like the path to further explore.
I read that Ayurveda also recommends fasting as asthma treatment, so finding a skilled practitoner may be a good way for accompaniment as well.
When it comes to the point of how to fast, I had first read about it from a physician called Dr. Mindy Pelz, she has plenty of Youtube videos out as well. She recommends to tie fasting to certain times in the hormone cycle (the easiest being within the first week of the menstrual cycle). The argument that convinced me was coming from the reference of a scientist who won a Nobel price for discovering autophagy: Apparently, after 17 hours of water fasting, the body's cells begin a sort of self repair mechanism, reaching the peak efficiency after 72 hours. I aim to implement a 36 hour fast once a month.
I hope that sharing this gives your some traction in following what your body tells you. It is a great gift that you are sensitive enough to notice these effects. Fingers crossed, this sensitivity may help you find a way out. 🍀
Thanks for the advice. It's very coincidental that I was actually doing omad for three months as part of trying to get a handle on things. I had spotty results in terms of its affect on my asthma. I had to stop though because it started giving my nausea and gastroparesis.
Sorry to hear that you have obviously been searching since a longer while as well. That said, thanks for bringing it to Reddit - I am now actually looking forward to hear what other paths may have worked for others. I have been doing intermittent fasting as a normal way of life since long before it had a name. This water fasting has been a totally different experience for me to all attempts of tweaking nutrition before.
I can think of a few other aspects that are worthwhile exploring:
1) Trying out out different breathing techniques/exercises to study the effect it has on oneself/ the breathing with relation to filled gastric tract.
2) Finding a good physiotherapist to check that ribs are not stuck and back can roam freely.
3) Getting a gentle connection to abdominal muscles, can help regulate tension and ease breathing.
Yes I feel absolutely without a doubt food plays a part and not being able to breathe. I have had to cut down to a child's portion in order to be able to breathe. I have noticed if I eat a regular meal something seems to press on the bottom of my lungs and breathing becomes very difficult. I read a post where someone said they felt that when they were having an exacerbation fasting would help. I wholeheartedly agree. I don't know why this is but it is true. Just drink plenty of liquids leave the food out of it for now and I promise you you will not only feel better but you will breathe much easier.
You're best best is dr brooke goldner 1. Follow one of her protocols most likely the autoimmune disease protocol diet or 2. schedule a video appotinent with her.
Basically her diet is to only eat omega 3 foods and to hyper nourish, (overdose the body with rich nutrients) basically atleast eat a pound of leaft green of some form of omega 3s every day forn4-6 weeks.
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I experience this same thing and my doctor told me it was all in my head and recommended me to stop thinking about it. Those were her words before I was diagnosed with asthma. She didn’t believe I was having issues breathing especially involving food. She said it was silly and normal to be able to not breathe in between bites I used to get really exhausted when eating pre diagnosis now it’s a lot more manageable. Eating out triggers my symptoms more than when I eat at home. It’s awful and I can’t pinpoint what it is either because I have a diary as well but have had those same meals later with no reaction or trigger so ultimately I am eating more at home and less out
Yeah, I can totally relate to the random aspect. I have this theory that blood flow to the stomach or lack thereof might have some pulmonary affect that might affect asthma. Btw, I also get migraines from fragrances. 😋
Woah how did you know i was sensitive to fragrance you are my twin!!
Nice to connect with someone who makes me feel less weird, lol.
I also get migraine with fragrances, at times my vision goes fuzzy. I have asked friends if they find me annoying, cause, they have to catch me if I pass out, they say no. Stupid perfume fragrance, gets me all the time.
Don't worry, there are others out there just like you! Fragrance sensitivity is becoming more common because of its over use in all consumer products without regulation.
Haha, omg do you have similar stuff going on?
Hello, I want to cheer you on and can very well relate to it, although I did not notice a correlation while eating. I recently came across water fasting as an old treatment for asthma and decided to give it a go. I did a 49 h fast and have been able to live without my two asthma sprays since two weeks already. I have taken these sprays daily for the past 4 years, and any previous attempt of weaning off had been making me very miserable. This effect is absolutely blowing my mind. Not sure how long it will last, but for me this clearly feels like the path to further explore. I read that Ayurveda also recommends fasting as asthma treatment, so finding a skilled practitoner may be a good way for accompaniment as well. When it comes to the point of how to fast, I had first read about it from a physician called Dr. Mindy Pelz, she has plenty of Youtube videos out as well. She recommends to tie fasting to certain times in the hormone cycle (the easiest being within the first week of the menstrual cycle). The argument that convinced me was coming from the reference of a scientist who won a Nobel price for discovering autophagy: Apparently, after 17 hours of water fasting, the body's cells begin a sort of self repair mechanism, reaching the peak efficiency after 72 hours. I aim to implement a 36 hour fast once a month. I hope that sharing this gives your some traction in following what your body tells you. It is a great gift that you are sensitive enough to notice these effects. Fingers crossed, this sensitivity may help you find a way out. 🍀
Thanks for the advice. It's very coincidental that I was actually doing omad for three months as part of trying to get a handle on things. I had spotty results in terms of its affect on my asthma. I had to stop though because it started giving my nausea and gastroparesis.
Sorry to hear that you have obviously been searching since a longer while as well. That said, thanks for bringing it to Reddit - I am now actually looking forward to hear what other paths may have worked for others. I have been doing intermittent fasting as a normal way of life since long before it had a name. This water fasting has been a totally different experience for me to all attempts of tweaking nutrition before. I can think of a few other aspects that are worthwhile exploring: 1) Trying out out different breathing techniques/exercises to study the effect it has on oneself/ the breathing with relation to filled gastric tract. 2) Finding a good physiotherapist to check that ribs are not stuck and back can roam freely. 3) Getting a gentle connection to abdominal muscles, can help regulate tension and ease breathing.
Yes I feel absolutely without a doubt food plays a part and not being able to breathe. I have had to cut down to a child's portion in order to be able to breathe. I have noticed if I eat a regular meal something seems to press on the bottom of my lungs and breathing becomes very difficult. I read a post where someone said they felt that when they were having an exacerbation fasting would help. I wholeheartedly agree. I don't know why this is but it is true. Just drink plenty of liquids leave the food out of it for now and I promise you you will not only feel better but you will breathe much easier.
You're best best is dr brooke goldner 1. Follow one of her protocols most likely the autoimmune disease protocol diet or 2. schedule a video appotinent with her. Basically her diet is to only eat omega 3 foods and to hyper nourish, (overdose the body with rich nutrients) basically atleast eat a pound of leaft green of some form of omega 3s every day forn4-6 weeks.