Surely we know the sun supplies us with an ample supply of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. So is it possible lack of sun exposure may cause asthma? We shall investigate the evidence.
John Grever, in his post "Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Asthma Severity," at Medpage Today reports that most researchers agree that we get little vitamin D from our diets, so we rely on the sun for our vitamin D supply.
However, poor diet can also result in low levels of vitamin D, as the vitamin can...
Asthma rates started to decline in the 1970s, yet between 1980 and 1995 they increased 75 percent. Rates have continued to climb since... Read more »
You probably already know that eating healthy can have many benefits, from keeping weight in a healthy range to a healthier heart to more... Read more »
A common concern of moms and dads - especially when asthma runs in the family - is how they can prevent their children from getting... Read more »
Think what you eat has nothing to do with your battle with Asthma? Think Again. Nutrition Expert Heather Reese explains. Most experts agree... Read more »
Asthma is a disease that's been described in writings that go all the way back to 5,000 B.C. Despite it's long history, asthma experts... Read more »
Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing... Read more »
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ReferencesAisen PS, Schneider LS, Sano M, Diaz-Arrastia R, et al. High-dose B vitamin supplementation and cognitive decline in Alzheimer disease: a... Read more »
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Vitamins do not share a common chemistry, but they do share certain characteristics. They are all organic nutrients that are necessary in small... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsImmunizationsPatients with asthma should get an annual flu vaccine, and they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »
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Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation... Read more »
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