Hello all, looking for some wisdom regarding raw foods and any effect they may have toward helping my wife who suffers so with asthma. Her diet consists mostly of meat and bread, (Indian culture--curry and roti) and her immune system is so weak she seems to fall to every allergy. She drinks alot of herbal teas, and takes many vitamins but I think it's not helping. Any thoughts?

The raw vegan diet is great for both asthma and allergies as it cuts out the foods that contributes to both those conditions. The most problematic foods tend to be dairy products, wheat and gluten foods, and highly processed foods.

I healded my severe cat allergies and chronic hay fever with raw foods. Tim Trader, a raw proponent, healed his debilitating asthma on raw foods.

The Alkaline Diet potentially works for Asthma.

I personally have not met anyone who had done it but Dr. Robert Young writes extensively about it.



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My grandma has asthma though I wish sometimes she would try the alkaline diet even though it is really annoying



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Asthma is partially caused by dysfunctional adrenal glands, this is the reason why they often prescribe steroids, which are to replace what the adrenal glands should be outputting naturally.

Restoring adrenal gland function and eliminating food allergens would be my first start. Allergies are also partially caused by dysfunctional adrenal glands and can go hand in hand with asthma.

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My thoughts are that fruit, esp citrus, works to detox and hence the phlegm. But I was a very bad asthmatic from an early age. It's partly genetic too, but an alkaline diet works wonders, and I haven't suffered from asthma for years. If you don't want to eat too much fruit, then increase the raw vegies.

Thanks to all who have replied. I will get to work with her. Keep the advice coming.

I don't know if it was asthma but i was struggling with breathing issues for a while... and just took fruit out of my diet... because it was causing me to be too acidic and my breathing problems are gone... I gravitate mostly towards alkaline foods and it seems to be helping... I am about 80% raw vegan gluten free check for food allergies...

also consider cleaning up your outer environment of perfumy things... like of course perfume, smelly detergents, fabric softners, air freshners especially febreeze, bleach chemical based cleaners... get all natural fragrance and dye free everything soap, shampoo, dish soap, deodorants, laundry stuff... it makes a huge difference... alot of these products carry various chemicals that are asthma triggers...

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Anti-inflammatory living .

Can you explain what you mean by "anti-inflamatory living"?

Acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes occurs during asthma attacks.
"Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection, even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection. Although infection is caused by a microorganism, inflammation is one of the responses of the organism to the pathogen. However, inflammation is a stereotyped response, and therefore it is considered as a mechanism of innate immunity, as compared to adaptive immunity, which is specific for each pathogen."

Some of the causes of inflammation include grains (gluten), sugars, refined foods, imbalance of omega fatty acids, dairy, meat, caffeine, food sensitivities, lack of adequate sleep and exercise, stress hormones, probiotic deficiency, environmental pollution, etc etc etc.

There are dietary and lifestyle shifts that have anti-inflammatory effects. Greens, cherries, blueberries, pineapple, ginger, garlic, turmeric (particularly with the addition of black pepper). Regular exercise, adequate sleep and rest, good care taken of the body and detox organs, liver, adrenal glands, digestive system.

In my opinion anti-inflammatory living includes a combination of as many of those things as possible. It's good for asthma but it's also great for everything else too .

Again inflammation and dysfunctional adrenal glands go hand in hand, so restoring and supporting the adrenal glands is where i would start.

I have some articles i will try dig them out of my blog.

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Thank you Coco. So much to learn,so little time.

DNS, it takes a while for our bodies to reach such drastic stages of dis-function, it can take time in proportion to that to recover wellness. Take heart though, each small step in the right direction has a positive impact. I know there have been times when I've felt so wretched that even a smidgen of relief would have been a blessing. What a revelation to discover that I could have that smidgen, and another, and another, and another! They do all add up.
You are on the right path, be kind and gentle with yourself and take time and thought to celebrate each small goal you make and reach, then move on to the next. This is a journey, enjoy the steps .

I did a Google search and found this. You may find more if you type in "Raw Food List for Asthma"

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dns, Outside of raw vegan, according to Dr. Hulda Clark in the "Cure to All Diseases", Asthma is caused by contact with cats and the parasite goes into the respiratory system. To get rid of the parasite, one has to parasite zap with a parasite zapper.

If you have more questions on parasites, read her book. Therese