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

Living with Asthma is certainly a great challenge, but for many who are diligently doing everything they're supposed to to no avail, Severe Asthma could be the culprit. Asthma itself can cause bouts of anxiety, but when it becomes a behemoth that literally takes over your life it's time to step up the fight! If you suspect that your asthma has grown beyond it's norm for you, see your health professional, you will most likely be lead to a Pulmonologist ( if you aren't already

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

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

I know everything happens for a reason and I've been holding on to that, to the knowledge that God always has a reason and a plan for our suffering and our lives. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: ~Ecclesiates A little over a month ago I thought i'd come down with a bug which of course awakened the slumbering Asthma Beast that resides within! :() Anyone who lives with asthma knows that all it takes is one cold, flu, weather front

[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