Asthma and NK? Help or hinder?

dee · 03-01-2013, 07:44 AM

Just wondering if anyone on here is asthmatic and if so, have they noticed any improvements in symptoms??

Thanks,

LarlaB · 03-01-2013, 10:53 AM

I have exercise induced asthma (I control it w/ inhaler as needed) and haven't noticed a difference.

Clueless · 03-01-2013, 06:24 PM

I have noticed less problems with asthma attacks while keto adapted.
I usually have exercise induced and there are other triggers. I walked 30 minutes tonite and did not have to use my inhaler. I did have a coughing spell but was able to recover on my own. I am pleased. Not cured but better.

dee · 03-03-2013, 06:53 AM

Thanks guys! I'm looking at all angles right now. This possible asthma diagnosis is throwing me for a loop. Funny how much more motivated I am to lose weight now!

unna · 03-04-2013, 01:37 AM

NK does typically avoid the allergens that promote asthma (e.g., grains) .... except, of course, NK does include dairy.

Most of us eat a good amount of high-fat dairy, which may not be good if you are intolerant in any way.

In general, it is interesting to consider whether using the fat metabolism has any long-term influence on something like asthma! Keep us informed!

Clueless · 03-04-2013, 02:30 AM

dee,
I am also taking MSM to see if it helps my asthma and allergies.

Perfectdeb · 03-30-2013, 06:30 PM

i've found that in ketosis my asthma vanishes as do my migraines - all the more reason to make this a permanent change

lisamt · 03-30-2013, 08:29 PM

You may want to do some reading on intermittent fasting, as some studies have shown it improves asthma. Dr. James Johnson, who has written a book on alternate day fasting, did an 8-week study of asthma patients in which they restricted calories every other day. Their symptoms and pulmonary function improved, and they lost weight.

Check out the JUDDD forum for more info on the alternate day diet. WHAT IS JUDDD? COME INSIDE AND SEE!!

It is possible to combine a low carb/high fat diet with intermittent fasting if you want to do both.

03-01-2013, 07:44 AM	#1
dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Gallery: dee Stats: (HW196)188/183/145 Start Date: started JUDDD June 19.12 (formerly HHCG 2 rounds)	Asthma and NK? Help or hinder? Just wondering if anyone on here is asthmatic and if so, have they noticed any improvements in symptoms?? Thanks,

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03-01-2013, 10:53 AM	#2
LarlaB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 44 Gallery: LarlaB Stats: 5' 11" ~ 168/141/148 WOE: LCHF & Training for a Marathon Start Date: August 13, 2012	I have exercise induced asthma (I control it w/ inhaler as needed) and haven't noticed a difference.

03-01-2013, 06:24 PM	#3
Clueless Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,350 Gallery: Clueless Stats: 171/155/130 WOE: low carb/Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: Aug-2012/Oct-2012	I have noticed less problems with asthma attacks while keto adapted. I usually have exercise induced and there are other triggers. I walked 30 minutes tonite and did not have to use my inhaler. I did have a coughing spell but was able to recover on my own. I am pleased. Not cured but better.

03-03-2013, 06:53 AM	#4
dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Gallery: dee Stats: (HW196)188/183/145 Start Date: started JUDDD June 19.12 (formerly HHCG 2 rounds)	Thanks guys! I'm looking at all angles right now. This possible asthma diagnosis is throwing me for a loop. Funny how much more motivated I am to lose weight now!

03-04-2013, 01:37 AM	#5
unna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 153 Gallery: unna Stats: 230/155-160/tone WOE: Primal LCHF Start Date: January 2012	NK does typically avoid the allergens that promote asthma (e.g., grains) .... except, of course, NK does include dairy. Most of us eat a good amount of high-fat dairy, which may not be good if you are intolerant in any way. In general, it is interesting to consider whether using the fat metabolism has any long-term influence on something like asthma! Keep us informed!

03-04-2013, 02:30 AM	#6
Clueless Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,350 Gallery: Clueless Stats: 171/155/130 WOE: low carb/Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: Aug-2012/Oct-2012	dee, I am also taking MSM to see if it helps my asthma and allergies.

03-30-2013, 06:30 PM	#7
Perfectdeb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 100 Gallery: Perfectdeb	i've found that in ketosis my asthma vanishes as do my migraines - all the more reason to make this a permanent change

03-30-2013, 08:29 PM	#8
lisamt Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 528 Gallery: lisamt Stats: 200/187/130 WOE: LCHF Start Date: December 2012	You may want to do some reading on intermittent fasting, as some studies have shown it improves asthma. Dr. James Johnson, who has written a book on alternate day fasting, did an 8-week study of asthma patients in which they restricted calories every other day. Their symptoms and pulmonary function improved, and they lost weight. Check out the JUDDD forum for more info on the alternate day diet. WHAT IS JUDDD? COME INSIDE AND SEE!! It is possible to combine a low carb/high fat diet with intermittent fasting if you want to do both.