Can Stress Increase Asthma Symptoms?

Did you know that asthma is one of the most common ailments during summer months, especially in places like Tampa Bay, Florida? With high humidity, pollen and other allergens, it is common for many people to experience an increase in their asthma symptoms. Another common thing that can increase asthma symptoms is stress. Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture & Wellness in Clearwater is discussing how stress can increase asthma symptoms and what you can do to combat it. Have additional questions about asthma? Interested in acupuncture for asthma or any of our other treatment options? Reach out today for your free 15 minute phone consultation.

What Exactly Is Asthma?

Asthma is a condition which is often chronic that can impact a patient’s airways, causing them to become inflamed, swollen, narrow and even produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and when treated improperly, result in death in certain cases. Chest pain, coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulties are all common signs of asthma.

How Does Stress Impact Asthma?

Stress has the amazing ability to impact most every part of our body depending upon the situation and severity, asthma is no different. We recommend trying to implement relaxation and stress-reducing techniques into your day-to-day life. Light exercise, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, eating healthy, enjoying the outdoors with friends, gardening, getting fresh air, soaking in a bit of sunlight (in a healthy way), etc. are all wonderful ways to reduce stress.

How Can Dawn Potter Acupuncture & Wellness Help?

We offer a range of treatment options, from acupuncture and massage to nutritional guidance and supplements. Depending upon your asthma symptoms and other health factors, Dawn can determine the right treatment plan for you.

Schedule Natural Asthma Treatment in Clearwater, Florida Today

Interested in a more natural approach to your Clearwater asthma treatment? Contact us today to get started, we’d be happy to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.

Can I Naturally Improve Seasonal Allergies?

Each spring do you start to suffer from seasonal allergies? Tried various medications without much success? Interested in a more natural approach to your seasonal allergies? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we provide various allergy treatment options. Today we will be discussing various natural options for reducing allergy symptomatology. Have questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Contact us today to get started. We'll get you added to her schedule for an appointment.

Reduce High Histamine Foods Did you know that certain foods can actually increase your risk of allergy symptoms? Histamine can be found in many foods that actually lead to an increase of histamine within the body leading to a higher risk of seasonal allergies and the symptoms that accompany it. We do recommend avoiding any foods that are known to be high in histamines, especially during allergy season!

Avoid The Outdoors

It may seem a bit difficult to avoid the outdoors completely but greatly reducing your exposure to the outdoors as specially when things you're allergic to when active can be greatly beneficial. If you must go outside we highly recommend trying to reduce the amount of time you spend outside and make sure you close any windows in your vehicle if possible while traveling.

Wear A Mask Chances are at this point you're probably really tired of wearing a mask, however, there is a reason they're quite effective. wearing a mask can greatly reduce your exposure to various things such as pollen and other debris that can irritate seasonal allergies. In many large cities around the world masks are quite common due to the pollution caused by cars and other technology.

Start Natural Allergy Treatment In Clearwater, Florida Today

Tired of your seasonal allergies? interested in the more natural approach to your allergy treatment? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida today. We'll get you added to our schedule.

Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Spice Overnight Oats

Wishing you could start the day with a wonderful chai latte that keeps you full? You should try this gluten-free, vegan chai spice overnight oats recipe. It uses simple ingredients, takes little effort and makes a wonderful, nutritious meal for breakfast. You can add fruit and different flavors to change it a bit. We personally find chopped apple or even a bit of pumpkin puree can add a nice dimension to the recipe. Interested in more healthy, plant-based recipes? Need help with your nutrition? Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater would be happy to help with any of your needs. Simply reach out and let us know how we can help. We even offer FREE 15 minute phone consultations.

Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Spice Overnight Oats Recipe ½ Cup Gluten-Free Oats

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

⅔ Cup Plant-Based Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

¼ Cup Plant-Based Yogurt

½ Teaspoon Cinnamon

¼ Teaspoon Ginger

⅛ Teaspoon Nutmeg

⅛ Teaspoon Allspace 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup As mentioned before, this recipe is extremely easy and doesn’t even require heat. Simply add all the ingredients to a container with a lid (we prefer a mason jar) and shake well. Sit inside your refrigerator overnight and by morning you should have a perfect meal. Wishing it was a bit warmer? No problem, you can heat it up as well if you prefer (although it is not required).

Clearwater Nutrition

When it comes to more natural medicine, it has long been understood that diet and nutrition play a massive role in the health of a patient. Proper diet can help prevent disease and promote a long healthy life. We use nutrition as a modality during treatment. We can make specific recommendations based upon your health and goals.

Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida Today

Interested in nutritional guidance in Clearwater? Dawn Potter Acupuncture would be happy to help. Schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation today.