[ I love Vani's cute covered swim suit, but, yeah, food in the pool :0 yuck! LOL! ] Those of us with Asthma know that it comes with a boat load of responsibilities, and summer ( or year round depending. on where you live) pool time can be both enjoyable and frustrating to the asthmatic lungs! Combine this with living with allergy and sinus issues it can spell a recipe for health disaster! ...Or not, let's find out! :() One major component for asthma and allergy activity in s

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

Wild fires can include forest fires, grassland fires, and any other large body of fire burning in the environment. When living with Asthma and other lung afflictions, wildfires can make life extremely difficult, because our lungs are already weakened by lung conditions or disease. When you can't count on your lungs to support your body through extreme weather circumstances, it becomes imperative to learn how to navigate through times like these and become as prepared as pos

[ 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

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

Growing hurts, that's why their called growing pains! :() Growing dosen't stop when we become adults, in fact, it accelerates and the direction of that growth depends on our choices and our knowledge. There are many people who have 'grown' in their youth greater distances than their elders and then there are some people who seemingly seldom appear to grow. So how does all of this growing take place? The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can k

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

Our skin goes through a lot, being exposed to an ever growing toxic environment, food and products. For many people skin is stressed out! There are a few major issue that many of us have and that's Over washing, and over dousing ourselves with our favorite fragrances, cosmetics and body products. The rise of allergic reactions from food can sometimes cause one to jump to conclusions about a skin reaction when actually often dry, red, rash or scaly skin; and chronic itchy de

[ Vivica's experiencing some unusual symptoms from her antibiotics recently. Her good friend provided her with sage advice, so Viv's off to the Allergist pronto! ] When Penicillin was created [1928] it was thought to be a wonder drug. Infections that often lead to death could now be easily treated. While most people can safely use penicillin, there is a sector of people who either believe they’re allergic and people who are seriously allergic to this drug. The only way to

[ More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgement. More blessed, less stressed. More love less hate. ] [ I can find God in nature, in animals, in birds and the environment. ~Pat Buckley ] Yes it's true that we live in modern times where many of our needs can be satisfied with the click of a button or insta-connections with loved ones, and other technological advances. However along with super tech, and modern conveniences came changes in humanity. People are

Don't get nervous! No this is not some new age-y practice :() No this won't be as difficult as you're thinking :() :() No this won't take up large chunks of your time! Yes, you will learn to Be Still over time. Yes you will be learning how to connect and listen to Our Lord. Yes your body will begin to read this as stress reduction! Yes you will be fidgety, and your mind will wander everywhere! No you're not meditating wrong! :() [ We are spiritual warriors here on this

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

[ Nuts about nuts then get nuts for their nutty oils too! ] Who doesn't love a tasty almond snack ( except those with nut allergies LOL)? Crunchy full of vitamin E and protein, almonds are one of nature's gifts for us to enjoy whole body boosting foods! Almonds have more to give than just their almond kernels, almond oil had been used for centuries for beauty and skin enhancement and health. Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, vitamin K ( to regulate blood flow and prevent

[ This pic with Willow gettin' to baking was taken after the batter set in the fridge overnight, they look firm but when baked they still resulted in the amazing caramel-y candy-cookies now love! ] Yesterday I wrote a blog post on coconut milk products and the varieties and I mentioned that some of the LivingThruGrace Crew and I decided to make some coconut macaroons. Well, something went awry and resulted in a much different treat, but oh so delicious none the less. :()

All great and precious things are lonely. ~John Steinbeck [God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ~Psalms 46:1] Loneliness is one of the most widely experienced afflictions of the human condition. We're all sinners ["All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" ~Romans 3:23] and because of this sin nature we experience a spiritual separation from our Creator. [The result of sin is death, spiritual separation from God ~Romans 6:23]. However, G

[ Seek him, get lost in him to find the way...] I challenge anyone to disagree that we're living in times which are growing darker by the day. We all feel it, even those who don't necessarily understand what they're feeling. Many of us are withstanding more and more fall outs, disparities, betrayals, living and health challenges and a multitude of other circumstances that carry us away from life as we once knew it to be. Our planet is experiencing the stress and is groaning

Once the season starts for me, there isn't a change in my focus, just a change in my tactics and strategies. ~Bode Miller Well, summer's almost at it's August marks that; and with that brings fall with all it's beauty but also all of it's allergens Yikes! :() This time of year can be a sticky challenge for those who live with asthma and allergies because of Ragweed Pollens and Mold. One of the main culprits of fall are those beautiful but pesky Leaves! Leaves are vacation

[ 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

[ Roxy's happy to have discovered the pain relieving power of Arnica Gel for her achy joints! ] Pain management isn't easy and it's on the uprise. We live in a strange time, one where there are numerous options for controlling pain, but comes along with numerous and often dangerous side effects. Addiction to prescription pain killers is at an all time high, and it's destroying the health and well being of those affected by it. [ "Nevertheless, I will bring health and healin

[ 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