Asthma is a chronic health condition where the airways narrow, become swollen, and produce extra amounts of mucus. It makes breathing difficult, and causes shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. The condition can be minor is some people, but for others it is a major ailment that can often interfere with normal daily activities. It can sometimes lead to asthma attacks may be life threatening. The treatments for asthma include medication, and learning what the triggers are. Certain foods should be avoided if you have asthma, and a proper asthma diet should be considered: 1. Sulfites Foods containing sulfites are triggers for asthma attacks. These include wines, dried fruit, pickled foods, shrimp, bottled lime or lemon juice, and maraschino cherries. These foods are known to have an adverse effect on those who have asthma. 2. Eggs or dairy Eggs and dairy products are not recommended for people who have asthma and allergies. Asthma produces mucus, and these foods could act to increase the amount of mucus in the airways. Shellfish, wheat, and tree nuts have the same effect as dairy products. 3. Coffee, tea, and spices Foods containing salicylates may cause problems for people with asthma. This is very rare, but some asthma sufferers may have a sensitivity to coffee, tea, certain spices, and herbs.

Breast cancer is a disease where the cells in the breast grow out of control rapidly. This usually starts in the breast ducts, which may lead to invasive ductal carcinoma, or in the lobules, which results in invasive lobular carcinoma that can metastasize or spread to the blood vessels, both lymph and blood, as well as other parts of the body. There are also less common forms of breast cancer such as inflammatory breast cancer, medullary mucinous breast cancer, or Paget’s disease. While it is unlikely that one can fully prevent breast cancer completely, there are foods you can eat to help lessen your likelihood of getting it. Breast cancer and diet have an unlikely partnership. So knowing what to eat or avoid can help. For instance, an established link has been established between breast cancer risk and dietary fat intake. The more consumption of total fat and saturated fat, the higher the overall risk. Foods to avoid in order to reduce your breast cancer risks include: 1. Red meat  Red meat as well as processed or cured meats (i.e., hot dogs, sausages, deli meats) can release toxins when cooked at high temperatures. Meats that are processed can be extremely high in salts, preservatives, and fat, which may all increase breast cancer risk.

Nasal Polyps are benign, soft and painless growths on the lining of the nasal passageway or sinuses. They are shaped like teardrops and hang down, often causing post nasal drip. They can be associated with asthma, infections, allergies, drug sensitivity or even immune disorders. Polyps can also result in response to chronic inflammation. Nasal polyps symptoms include a runny nose, facial pain or headache, snoring, loss of sense of taste, continued stuffiness, and nosebleeds. There are prevention methods to cope with nasal polyps like avoiding nasal irritants, having good hygiene, managing allergies and asthma, and using a humidifier. When left untreated, nasal polyps can develop into chronic rhinosinusitis. In addition to medications and possibly surgery to treat polyps, doctors often recommend avoiding the following foods: 1. Refined sugar Nowadays, sugar is found in almost everything we eat, from chocolate to cereal to salad dressings. Intake of a large number of sugars, from white bread, rice or baked goods, causes a lot of health issues like obesity, but it also causes inflammation. The inflammation occurs as a response from a fungal yeast growth in the body. This results in nasal tissues to swell and block drainage which triggers a bacterial infection and nasal polyps symptoms 2.

Most of us have probably once had a “what’s that smell” moment. For migraines sufferers, the symptoms worsen when they encounter a particular smell. The cause of migraine isn’t clear, but it’s thought to be a neurological condition caused by abnormal brain activity resulting in multiple symptoms. Intense and unbearable headaches often characterize this condition. The common symptoms of migraines include vomiting, nausea, numbness, difficulty speaking, sensitivity to sound and light, etc. According to clinical reports, 25 to 50% of migraine sufferers experience increased sensitivity to smells when they have migraine headaches. Besides, about 50% of the reports suggest that intense odors can result in acute migraine attacks. Usually, this extra sensitivity (osmophobia) results from increased stimulation of particular odor and pain receptors in the brain. The familiar smells are as follows: 1. Cigarette smoke According to research, cigarette smokers tend to experience plenty of migraine attacks. Plus, daily smoking of more than five cigarettes may trigger headaches. These symptoms may also affect even those who don’t smoke through passive means. In other words, if you sit in a room with someone smoking a cigarette, you may experience migraine symptoms if you are a sufferer 2. Food odors Most people love the incredible smell of some fried or fatty foods or ingredients.

If you or someone around you has migraine headaches, you know how painful and debilitating they can be. You are familiar with the symptoms of a migraine headache that distinguish it from other headaches. The symptoms of migraines include throbbing pain, usually on one side of your head, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Prior to the onset, some people experience blurry vision, flashing lights, and other vision issues. This painful headache can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Migraines can be triggered by sounds, sights, foods, among other things. People subject to migraine attacks are usually especially sensitive to light. Here are five familiar light sources that can cause a migraine: 1. Strobe lights at Concerts A concert is a fun experience, but it can turn it into a painful one if you are prone to migraines. The repetitive flashing of a strobe light is a known trigger. The contrasting light and dark, the length of time of exposure, and the light’s frequency affect brain-cell activities 2. Computer Screen Glare Working the whole day staring at a computer screen frequently causes eye strain. If you get a headache after a long day of work, it may be caused by your computer screen.

Eczema, also known atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that can cause the skin to become red, itchy, inflamed due to certain triggers. Causes are unknown. Eczema is one of the most common forms of atopic dermatitis. Eczema can affect any part of the body and appear anywhere on the skin. Symptoms of eczema are rashes, dryness, bumps, peeling, and redness of the skin. Most of the time a person with eczema will have it on the most common areas of their body, notably the hands, feet, behind the knees. Not everyone will experience eczema in the same way. The biggest trigger is dry skin. Other triggers can be cigarette smoke, soaps, household cleaners with certain chemicals. Here are the soaps to avoid and the ingredients they contain: 1. Soaps with coconut oil For some people with eczema, coconut oil can be safe to use and help treat eczema symptoms, but for others who have eczema, it may not be a good choice because they may be allergic to coconut oil which will make their symptoms worse. An example of a soap with coconut oil is Softsoap Body Wash. 2. Propylene glycol This ingredient is in many of the skin care products that are on the market.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to lose density, becoming brittle, porus, and weak. This will eventually lead to fractures which become more common over time. The fractures usually occur in the back, forearm or hip. As the signs of osteoporosis are often subtle until a bone breaks, it’s wise to be aware of the milder progressive early warning signs of osteoporosis to seek treatment early: 1. Receding gums One of the most overlooked symptoms of osteoporosis is receding gums. A dentist may quickly recognize the onset of osteoporosis because of a receding of the gums. In its early stages, the bones of the mouth may start to deteriorate with an increase in tooth loss or possibly gum disease. This may be a sign of early detection as most don’t realize this condition until the back problems begin. 2. Back pain A sure sign of osteoporosis is the back pain caused from a decline in bone density. The vertebra collapses as these thinning bones begin to break from the simplest of normal activity. A collapsed vertebra is a break that usually occurs in the front of the bone, leaving the back intact and this causes the bone to collapse.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that damages the digestive tract by inflaming it and creating ulcers (sores). Your colon and rectum’s innermost lining are both impacted by ulcerative colitis. It is one of two major inflammatory bowel illnesses, another being Crohn’s disease. Colitis symptoms may include rectal pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and others. Insoluble fiber, lactose, and sugars are all known to aggravate ulcerative colitis symptoms. Foods you should avoid for colitis include: 1. Butter and margarine spreads People with UC often have problems digesting lactose, a type of milk sugar. The majority of milk products contain a variety of sugar called lactose. Remove all forms of dairy from your diet for at least four weeks if you have reason to believe that dairy may be a factor in bringing on your symptoms. This includes butter, milk, yogurt, and cheese. Collaborate with your physician or dietitian to learn how to pursue an elimination diet. This will help you determine which foods cause or exacerbate your symptoms and remove them from your diet. 2. Carbonated beverages Carbonic acid, found in all carbonated drinks, is known to irritate the digestive tract. Stay away from alcoholic beverages and carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, many of which also contain caffeine.