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

[ 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

These LivingThruGrace ladies are serious about their health, in particular their lung health!! Vanessa( standing on treadmill) lives with Asthma and Adrianne( sitting on bike) has weakened lungs due to a serious bout with pneumonia. Stacy is fortunate to have healthy strong lungs, and she wants to keep them that way! :() Our LivingThruGrace Crew has set up a gym this year and they're ready to commit consistently to moving for whole body wellness! Who's here for it?? [ Yep,

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

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

[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

In a recent post, I talked about sustainable living and part of that entailed food shopping. It's wonderful to want to adopt new and better ways to live in our changing world, but what about costs?? Many of our wallets haven't grown with our conscious for putting more thought into what and where we buy!! Right?? If we take the time to put into living with more responsibility to our world, where do we acquire the extra cash to adapt reasonably?; after all time is money! :-(

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

It's been a minute in between my first blog post on Shingles A New Meaning For The Word For Pain, as I've been attempting to manage the pain from the shingles virus and bring my asthma under control. Ive been healing in layers and it's been more than challenging! :() Finally, my asthma is 'normalizing' as much as it will be and I'm so thankful for it. Unfortunately, I've now developed a pinched nerve in my lower back! Nerve pain called Postherpetic Neuralgia is a symptom th

So much information's in the media about Celiac, gluten this and that, and Gluten Sensitivity that many people are left confused or don't bother to go to the doctor to have their issues with wheat/gluten checked out because of beliefs that they're the same issue. There's a difference between the two, Celiac Disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder which effects the digestion process of the Small Intestine. Damage occurs when the invader gluten/wheat ( and all products cont

Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven ~William Shakespeare [ The ladies are busy carefully reading the label's on their food choices. Claudia, Nikita and Danica must be especially diligent for the sake of their health as Danica is newly diagnosed with Multiple Food Allergies and as you may know from previous blog posts, Niki and Clawdie live with Asthma. Piper's helping to remind the ladies of the importance in their bread choices,

Did you hear about the one about the convict who had an allergy? He broke out!! :D ~whatallergy.com In a couple of months we will officially head into spring and then summer seasons, and that means summertime heat, humidity and allergen offenders...dum- de -dum- dum! Warmer seasons grace us with it's beauty of fresh blooms, lush green lawns and majestic trees happily waving in the summer breeze. However, there's trouble lurking behind these spring and summer scenes in the f

[ Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ~Lao Tzu ] [ Veronica the frazzled exec is at a loss again for enough time in her days!] [Willow's just about had it with the way the ladies leave the house. This is a sign of life too hurried!] The beginning of my new year usually starts with a bang. I'm freshly organized, full of hope and new clarity and gratitude to be granted another 'new year'. This year didn't exactly begin effortlessly to say the least! :()

[It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.~Aristotle Onassis] [Roxanne lives with OA issues from prior injuries during her years as a gymnast] Osteoarthritis(OA) or Degenerative Joint Disease chronic joint condition. It can effect most any joint in the body and is quite common in occurrence in the knees, hips, neck, lower back, joints in the fingers thumbs and big toes. Ouch! I have OA in my neck [resulting from a car accident years ago] that res

It's always nice to have supportive loved ones during those 'breathless' moments. [ Alex comforts her friend who's taking her asthma treatment. She'll start feeling much better as she remembers to keep up with her prescribed asthma medications on the regular. ] Everyone who lives with asthma knows that it's a constant challenge for both body and spirit. Changes in weather either hot and humid or biting cold can make matters worse, and let's not forget to mention those in be

Fabulous Matcha Antioxidants gotcha! Finely milled who leaf So green and lush Delicious nutrition that you can trust! That beautiful green Slow release caffeine Results in NO jolts to the body This hot or cold brew Trumps any hot toddy! You've probably hear of Matcha Tea and wondered if this was just another superfood or trendy product being thrown at you! You've questioned as to whether it's worth it to take the time to investigate this 'mysterious' tea! Well, the answer i

Melody & MiaLana are ready to whip up a refreshing and nutrient dense 'Greenie"! Making smoothies leave us with a multitude of options so this is a ‘roadmap’ of various ingredients to mix and swap for your personal tastes. Greens: There are countless options in the greens family from mild tasting and easy to cover the taste to stronger ones that talk a little more to disguise, or not if you’re like me and actually enjoy the taste of the green in the green smoothie! Types of G

What are Raw Foods? Raw living foods are foods that haven't been cooked; fruits,vegetables, seeds, nuts, and sprouted grains. (more on that later). Fresh ripe raw foods in their most natural state or not heated above 118 degrees contain Enzymes that help to heal and keep us healthy and effectively fighting off sickness and disease. Foods that grow naturally provide us with easy digestible nourishment. Raw foods provides the body with an Alkaline and -PH balanced environmen