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Asthma Health

This page includes posts with helpful information for active asthmatics.

You're a grownup now and think you've got a handle on your asthma and allergies, when you suddenly react to something unexpected. .How can that be? What happened? The truth is that allergies and asthma, including what your triggers are, can change over time and strike without warning. Read about my nearly deadly surprise reaction, and what you cna do about yours. #Idrtherwalk #Allergies #ActiveAsthmatics

How Your Asthma and Allergies Change Over Time

LJApril 18, 2023

Asthma affects your mental health as well as your physical well-being, but I've never written before about how chronic asthma makes you feel. There are a couple of aspects to how chronic illness impacts you: It affects both your emotions and how you feel physically. I'll share my experience - and of course, the latest research - here, in hopes it might help you or someone you care for! #Idratherwalk #Wellness #ActiveAsthmatics

Asthma’s Effects on Mental Health

LJFebruary 3, 2022

If you or your children are asthmatic, you've probably spent a lot of time looking for the best medicine for your asthma. I'll tell you about the best asthma medicines available now, and the asthma medicines I've used that helped my chronic asthma. #Idratherwalk #ActiveAsthmatics #BestAsthmaMedicine

What’s the Best Medicine for Your Asthma?

LJJune 12, 2021

Asthmatics have been classified as "high risk" since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that was a reasonable assumption. Now, after months of studying this new disease, medical and infectious disease experts have been able to create a more exact picture of the risk to asthmatics. I'm here to tell you, I've done the research, and at this point it looks like asthmatics are just like everyone else :-) #Idrtherwalk #Breathe #ActiveAsthmatics

Asthma and COVID-19: Are You at Higher Risk?

LJJuly 23, 2020

Houseplants anHouseplants have health benefits and improve your mental and physical well-being in a host of ways you've probably never thought about. Plants can help clean the air inside your home, boost creativity, enhance your mood and create a soothing and cheerful living space. Learn how you can order plants online to pot your own houseplants or create your own indoor garden! #Idratherwalk #Wellness #CleanAir

Clean Your Indoor Air With Houseplants for National Indoor Plant Week!

LJApril 21, 2020

Everyone loves to decorate and make their home feel festive for the winter holidays. Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to clean under or around those decorations until you take them down after New Year's Eve. The key to avoiding hosting allergens (along with your guests) is to prep your home well in advance of your first holiday event, and choose your decorations carefully. Here are some decorating tips to show you how!

How to Decorate for An Allergy-Free Holiday Season

LJNovember 18, 2019

Asthma treatment with vitamins and supplements could reduce your asthma symptoms or prevent an attack altogether! I've had asthma my whole life, so I've had a lot of time to do the research. I'll tell you what works and doesn't work for me, and why. Maybe you'll find a new way to fight your own asthma!

Fight Asthma with Vitamins and Supplements

LJOctober 2, 2019

The Lake Pine Trail is a 2 mile paved loop that circles 50-acre Lake Pine in Apex Community Park, located near the dividing line between the towns of Cary and Apex, North Carolina. Lake Pine is a great trail for running or walking, is smooth and wide enough to use your stroller or baby jogger, too - and is good for all skill levels. The trail runs between the lake and other natural areas, so even though you're in the middle of town, there's a good chance to see wildlife.

Run and Hike the Lake Pine Trail – Even if You Have Asthma!

LJApril 30, 2019

Sometimes it's hard to tell if March Madness is about pine pollen or basketball! If you have allergic asthma symptoms throughout the year (like I do), or even seasonal allergies and asthma, you can't do much about what's floating around in the air outside. What you can do is take steps to control allergens inside your home, so you can breathe and rest easier year round. Here are some tips to help you keep your indoor air allergen-free!

10 Tips to Control Indoor Allergens – and Stop the Madness!

LJMarch 19, 2019

I'm sharing my anti-asthma diet with you! I hope it helps. My earliest memory is of being inside an oxygen tent when I was a toddler. I'm in my 50's now. Through years of research and trial and error, I've created a diet that helps me breathe easier.

Eat to Breathe Easier – What is the Best Food for Asthma?

LJJanuary 18, 2019

Are you training for your active retirement bucket list? If not, you should be! Sadly, when they finally have the time and freedom, some retirees no longer have the physical ability to pursue their bucket list dreams. This does NOT have to happen to you! Get a workout plan and other activity ideas that will keep you out and about in your active retirement.

How to Get Fit for Active Retirement – Your Bucket List Training Plan

LJMarch 6, 2018

Everyone should do some research before trying a new physical activity - and prepping for a hike is no different. For asthmatics, failing to prepare properly for a hike can have results ranging from mildly unpleasant to catastrophic.

Hiking With Asthma! A 3-Step Plan for Success

LJJanuary 24, 2018

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Simple Ways to Start Hiking – With Kids or On Your Own

Most recently updated January 18th, 2022

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When I first began hiking as a hobby, I was working at a fulltime tech job, was a single mom of a toddler with few babysitters available, and my closest family was 1500 miles away.

Of necessity, most of my activities (outside of work) included the company of my Mini-Me, and hiking was no exception.

Hiking at Hanging Rock State Park with Peanut!

My daughter loved the adventure, seeing new things, and being an intrepid explorer with her Mama!

We explored local parks and greenways, both on foot and on bikes and rollerblades.

Then, when she was old enough, we were able to visit a lot of State Parks, and go on longer unpaved trails with more varied terrain.

Continue reading Simple Ways to Start Hiking – With Kids or On Your Own