GLUTEN the villain, affecting ASTHMA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISORDERS as well as a host of DIGESTIVE upsets.
Asthma
Asthma and GERD (Gastro Esophagal Reflux Disease), often occur together.
Some theories about the connection between GERD and asthma are:
- Small amounts of stomach acid backing up into the esophagus can lead to changes in the immune system that trigger asthma.
- Acid leaking from the lower esophagus stimulates the vagus nerves, which run through the gastrointestinal tract. These stimulated nerves cause the nearby airways in the lung to constrict, producing asthma symptoms.
- Acid backup that reaches the mouth may be inhaled (aspirated) into the airways. Here, the acid triggers a reaction in the airways that causes asthma symptoms.
- There is some evidence that asthma triggers GERD, but in patients who have both conditions, treating GERD does not appear to improve asthma.
More research is needed.
Other Respiratory and Airway Conditions.
Studies indicate an association between GERD and various upper respiratory problems that occur in the sinuses, ear and nasal passages, and airways of the lung.
People with GERD appear to have an above-average risk for chronic bronchitis, chronic sinusitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring).
If a person inhales fluid from the esophagus into the lungs, serious pneumonia can occur.
(Without any doubt the digestion is of paramount importance in conditions affecting circulation and respiration.)
We need to become much more aware of what we have accepted for years as a norm in our diet, is actually slowly causing us to lose our health, energy, strength and muscle. And all of this hastens our demise and affect our quality of life despite all the modern technology we have access to today.
Further symptoms include;
- Unexplained dry cough.
- Nausea
- Heartburn and burping
- Breath
- Tiredness
- All sorts of allergy symptoms.
The more acidity builds up, the more we need the meds and inhalers. The more acid we become.
What can we do to help naturally?
Look out for part 3 next week.