[ Lung issues have nothing on this super heart! Hey asthma, catch me if you can!! ] Strong heart for weakened lungs?! Absolutely!! Heart health is crucial for us all, and for those of us with asthma and other lung diseases our hearts are always working overtime to support our bodies ‘lack of airtime’. 🤪. Controller Meds that help to support our asthma health can also be straining on the heart. [ Steroids anyone?!🥴 ]. In fact, people with asthma have a 70% higher chance o

These two words are sometimes used interchangeably, however they are two different Categories of the asthma disease. Causes are makes asthma Develop. Below is a chart of major causes of asthma: Causes Genetics: Having a parent or grandparent with asthma increases your likelihood of having it too. Smoking: increases risks of asthma, this includes VAPING [ See our blog post: The Dangers of Teens with Asthma and Vaping ] Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the risk of a

[ I think Willow has the right idea, these powders are Super Powers! :() ] While fresh is best and frozen next when it comes to our fruits and veggies, there's another alternative that's good to have on hand, and that is powdered versions of those super powered plant foods! I for one, always keep my pantry stocked with a few of my faves like beet, kale, berry and spinach powders! :() Why veg powders? Well, they aren't just a stand in for fresh, veggie powders can be utilize

We all know that inhalers are an important part of Asthma management, but improper use of them can result in continued out of control asthma and more frequent flares. Your healthcare team, allergist, pulmonologist and primary care doctor can all assist you with improved techniques. [A few of our LivingThruGrace crew members who live with asthma are here to demo simple inhaler techniques to get better results every time!!] First remove the mouthpiece cover [ if your inhaler h

Living with Asthma or living with a loved one with it can pose some challenges in keeping it properly managed and controlled. While an asthma attack or flares cannot always be prevented, there are steps we can take; lifestyle adjustments that can aid in lowering your chances of multiple flares that impede the quality of your life. If you are experiencing a shift for the worst with your asthma, by all means, please see your healthcare provider. Reducing the allergens that ge

Often times the everyday items we live with an use often in our lives are the things that can trigger Asthma or Allergy reactions. Learning what your triggers are and clearing your living space of them is a big part of asthma and allergy health management! Those of with Asthma have probably figured out that scents can set off an attack. Air fresheners, particularly ones loaded with chemicals ( hello FaBreeze! ) and artificial scents only mask the air, they don't rid the air

[ Vanessa is warming up to ready her body for the breath stretching exercises and I suppose her friend Ellie is the showcase partner! LOL ] Living with Asthma, we need all the help we can get to 'catch our breath!' :() Vanessa's here to demo these simple but effective poses that help bring more air into our lungs! Working out as part of asthma maintenance is pretty much known, but working out our lungs is also an important part of Asthma Care! People with lung disease alread

Sneezes are notoriously annoying :^\ but for those with Asthma, sneezing can be dangerous! Heavy breathers just can't catch a break eh? :() Our Mouth, nose, throat, lungs, and sinuses are one long airway. They operate like a hallway with many doors. Our mouth and nose are the front door, it's where the germs get in to invade! Those germs begin to squeeze through the other 'doorways' into our sinus, and ear canals, then they slide on down the (hall), into the lungs. Health

What's the weather like today? It's a common question yet it takes on a whole new meaning when living with Asthma. So many weather factors can effect our asthma and it varies from person. Extreme weather can be more problematic [ for our 'weathered' airways :() ] than mild weather. Those dreaded pollen counts are also affected by weather so it's kind of layered. LOL Extended changes in weather patterns known as Climate Change have a major effect on our asthma health. Inc

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

[Asthma suffers know that fish out of water feeling that can appear out of nowhere when living with this lung affliction! ] Anyone who lives with Asthma already knows how challenging it can be to manage it and continue on with normal life, but toss in a sudden illness or another unforeseen health issue and it can leave your asthma suddenly out of control! Oh No!! :0 [ Clawdie's pretty honest about her feeling living with Asthma LOL! However, since living in the Crew house sh

No rest for the weary ! :() Those of us with asthma or who care for someone with it know that managing those lungs can get tricky at times! We can believe that we're doing all the right things and suddenly hit a snag that takes us down. It can be frustrating but patients is the key because our bodies are an amazing ecosystem that adapt to the varied changes we expose and put it through. [ Roxy accompanied Clawdie to her pulmonary appointment and reassured her that keeping h