One of my cats had to have surgery, so I'm stuck enjoying the 70 degree weather in Florida rather than making the long trek back to Long Island I had planned. Oh well.
I have a friend who used to coach girls basketball for many years, and many times he saw the kids suffer from what's called "exercise induced" or "sports" asthma. It happens when airways are narrowed acutely by vigorous exercise, and breathing becomes difficult.
99% of the time this was alleviated by the use of an inhaler, and 30 minutes of inactivity. Then, the girl was good to go again. These girls were exceptions to the general rule, in that most kids with this problem opt not to participate in athletics, or anything strenuous. Inactivity is not a good habit to get into at any age, but this is what happens, and many misinformed parents push their kids in this direction, not wanting them to get hurt, or embarrassed.
The way it was handled on the team was pretty remarkable. The affected girl would come out of the game, the inhaler would be brought out, usually by a teammate, and one of the assistant coaches would watch, while other girls administered treatment, relaxing the girl with the asthma attack, and getting her breathing back to normal.
Then, after a rest, she would often resume play, as if it had never happened at all.
This reminded me of a study I've just seen recently showing that pharmaceutical grade fish oil combined with a low salt diet reduces the incidence of bronchoconstriction, or "exercise induced" asthma.
The study, which was done in 2006 at the University of Indiana, demonstrated post-exercise lung function of adults with moderate to mild persistant asthma, improved by 64%. Their use of emergency inhalers decreased by roughly 31%.
There was a key finding in the study that grabbed my attention. While on the diet and supplementing with fish oil, airway pro-inflammatory cells and markers were reduced in the participants. These are responsible for airway inflammation and airway obstruction.
So about that other key factor - salt. Where are kids getting it these days?
Doritos, potato chips, frozen pizza, hot dogs, and most microwavable food. Tons of salt.
And if you're around kids, you know they're putting this stuff away by the pound.
My advice...get rid of it. Start buying less of it, and start introducing the kids to good food. Everybody benefits.
It's the same thing with enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil - don't just get it for yourself. It's healthy for the whole family. Nobody is going to get a great body by eating Fritos, but it's never too late or too early to start everyone on the road to healthy living.
Enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil plus exercise and good food will mean your chances of contracting this form of asthma may be slim indeed. - 15683
I have a friend who used to coach girls basketball for many years, and many times he saw the kids suffer from what's called "exercise induced" or "sports" asthma. It happens when airways are narrowed acutely by vigorous exercise, and breathing becomes difficult.
99% of the time this was alleviated by the use of an inhaler, and 30 minutes of inactivity. Then, the girl was good to go again. These girls were exceptions to the general rule, in that most kids with this problem opt not to participate in athletics, or anything strenuous. Inactivity is not a good habit to get into at any age, but this is what happens, and many misinformed parents push their kids in this direction, not wanting them to get hurt, or embarrassed.
The way it was handled on the team was pretty remarkable. The affected girl would come out of the game, the inhaler would be brought out, usually by a teammate, and one of the assistant coaches would watch, while other girls administered treatment, relaxing the girl with the asthma attack, and getting her breathing back to normal.
Then, after a rest, she would often resume play, as if it had never happened at all.
This reminded me of a study I've just seen recently showing that pharmaceutical grade fish oil combined with a low salt diet reduces the incidence of bronchoconstriction, or "exercise induced" asthma.
The study, which was done in 2006 at the University of Indiana, demonstrated post-exercise lung function of adults with moderate to mild persistant asthma, improved by 64%. Their use of emergency inhalers decreased by roughly 31%.
There was a key finding in the study that grabbed my attention. While on the diet and supplementing with fish oil, airway pro-inflammatory cells and markers were reduced in the participants. These are responsible for airway inflammation and airway obstruction.
So about that other key factor - salt. Where are kids getting it these days?
Doritos, potato chips, frozen pizza, hot dogs, and most microwavable food. Tons of salt.
And if you're around kids, you know they're putting this stuff away by the pound.
My advice...get rid of it. Start buying less of it, and start introducing the kids to good food. Everybody benefits.
It's the same thing with enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil - don't just get it for yourself. It's healthy for the whole family. Nobody is going to get a great body by eating Fritos, but it's never too late or too early to start everyone on the road to healthy living.
Enteric coated pharmaceutical grade fish oil plus exercise and good food will mean your chances of contracting this form of asthma may be slim indeed. - 15683
About the Author:
Dr. Bill is an author and orthopaedic surgeon. He recommends this enteric coated fish oil for its amazing health effects.
