Whether we're at home or work, doesn't it seem that we're usually around sickos? LOL! What I mean is that there's usually someone who's carrying a hacking cough, has major sniffles or a cold or something that's lingering or reoccurring. Our immune systems are working overtime!! But, we can give our system some much needed support through nutrition with specific foods targeted for the first line of defense! Incorporating more of these foods not only helps to fight off illn

Looking for something a little less conventional, more homeopathic this flu season? Centuries old Elderberry Syrup may be just the solution. Elderberry Syrup is made using black elderberries either dried or fresh, though dried are much easier to buy. These powerful berries come from the Elder tree and it’s flowers have long been used topically for wound healing and treating symptoms of the cold and flu. The powerful properties of this tree has caused it to be dubbed the cou

Often times, even those who think they know the facts on Asthma are surprised that some of what they knew were Asthma Myths. Let's get into a few of these well known beliefs! [ I'd love to dig into that olive paste!! :() ] Myth #1 Food has no effect on asthma. This couldn't be more wrong. A diet high in processed foods filled with sugars, high in fats like fried and snack foods, white flours and artificial ingredients cause Inflammation in the body, that includes the bronc

For many of us who live with Asthma it's a year round struggle, and for other's its strictly seasonal. September and October bring on Ragweed Pollen and that's asthma kryptonite! :() Fall harvest can be beautiful and bring about good times but also breathless times. Falling leaves onto damp ground and grass, weed pollens [ like Ragweed, Tumbleweed, Russian Thistle, Pigweed, Sagebrush] levels rise and are at their highest levels this time of year. Too this allergen storm ad

[ Although Janine has trouble relating to and getting along with many of the Crew ladies, she's formed a bond with Ann. here she's helping to apply a Castor Pack onto Ann's back of help with muscle and lung soreness from her flu. :) ] Ricinus Communis...Say whaat?? :() The Castor Oil Plant has been revered as a super healer for centuries throughout time. This powerful plant was often referred to as Palma Christe stemming from the shape of the caster oil plant's leaves, bel

[ Roxanne enjoying the beach and summertime fun! ] We're in the full throes of the summer months and that means sweating away in the summer heat! Our bodies always need hydration but, especially when it's hot and you're losing electrolytes from hot weather. We all know to keep hydrated through drinking water and more water, but, there are many foods which are very hydrating and nutrient dense as an added benefit! Watermelon is synonymous with summertime! Sweet oh so juicy a

[The Livingthrugrace Crew have discovered a new treat. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bars!! Clawdie's thrilled as she's a bit of a chocoholic :D ] It's summer season and that means hot humid and moist from summer storms, not to mention depending on where you live, dust storms, smog and other offenders, Yikes! People who live with Asthma and other lung diseases need to take head and be prepared on all levels, and that means taking your asthma management meds, being mindful of

[ The addition of this centuries old healing spice that's been loved throughout time is easily accessible for us in a few forms to aid in healing and strengthening our health and well being! ] If you've read my past blog called Turmeric the Real Superfood, you already know what a powerful spice turmeric is; if not...it's been in all the papers! LOL LOL!! But, seriously, I can't tout the health benefits of Turmeric enough for liver support, fights arthritis pain in the joints

In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind ~Job 12:10 [ Veronica and Danica are busy making some Tart Cherry gelatin treats for the Crew! ] Remember when we all ate gelatin, known by it's more popular brand name Jello :D Jello ( Gelatin ) has been around for centuries. It was used first in Egyptian culture and was considered a sign of wealth,( in other cultures as well), as only royal families and upper classes could obtain it. To this day it's

[ The beauty of spices...] By now we've all heard about the heroic powers of the spice Tumeric and what it can do for us. Well, this is one superfood ( Spice ) that lives up to it's hype! :D Tumeric is a beautiful yellow-gold spice that's been used in Indian and Asian cooking for centuries. It's the spice that provides curries with their golden color. The healing properties ( Anti Inflammatory and Anti Cancer ) of turmeric are a call for it to add into your diet daily. :}

[ "Never, never,never give up!" ~Winston Churchill ] [Mel tries to console MiaLana after their gluten free raw treat went south!] Sometimes healthy living endeavors go wrong... very wrong :{} and this is on of those times! I don't often see or read about the 'sideways' adventures of healthy recipe indulgences. I usually see how delicious recipes turn out but rarely occurrences that [Frequently] happen in my world Lol! So when you come to this blog you will find me sharing

[Melody & MiaLana my smoothie Mix Masters!] In part 2 we will explore more delicious and 'lung happy' foods to add to our arsenal for better breathing. So, for those needing to add some spice to their lives, there's a solution, :() Chili Peppers!! These spicy peppers are full of a substance called Capsaicin, it's what makes hot peppers Hot! Capsaicin is believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the airways by first, stimulating and then blocking the cough inducing ne

Can I call you Little Asthma? 'Cause you take my breath away. :() ~Jokes.cc.com Our lungs; part of the epicenter for our existence, after all they are diligent workers that pull in Oxygen then transport it everywhere throughout the body, and they allow us to breathe out Carbon Dioxide [ Which is marvelous for all the plant life! ]. Our lungs also work in conjunction with our immune system as they contain mucus [ Yes, our body makes mucus, it's when we produce too much that