Vitally important in the control of asthma is the elimination of all food additives as these are often implicated in the triggering of attacks. The diet should be rich in dark green leaf and orange vegetables, garlic, onions, fresh salmon, mackerel, sardines and extra virgin olive oil. If you have a juicer, blend any vegetables such as carrot, radish, beetroot, apples etc and drink immediately after juicing. Also include linseeds, unrefined linseed oil and pumpkin seeds in the diet. A vegan diet has been found helpful when followed for at least 12 months.
Refined wheat seems to trigger wheezing in some people.
Try avoiding all wheat and any products made with any type of flour for a week to see if this helps. According to research published in The Lancet, low magnesium levels have been found in many patients suffering from asthma and chronic airway diseases. A multi-vitamin and mineral capsule. Available from Larkhall Green Farm on 0208-874 1130. Available from BioCare on 0121-433 3727.