Asthma, Eid, and other updates

My 7 year old is asthmatic, he has to use his puffer daily, especially in winter/flu season months so when he gets sick it’s always a bit extra for him (and me). I generally don’t like medication – I mean, if it’s necessary then fine, but I am not comfortable with excessive usage – yes, I am a fan of alternative methods of healing. Anyway, I read recently that honey and cinnamon is good for asthma and I asked him to try it and I really feel like it worked… he was able to sleep 2 nights without consistently coughing. So, just letting you guys know… try it see if it works.

Apparently there are now record high numbers of people relying on food banks so as Eid is coming up, if you’re in Toronto, consider doing your sacrifice through MuslimServ as they distribute meat to Canadian food banks. I usually give to underdeveloped countries but this year I think the community here needs a helping hand.

So, for the other updates… umm, don’t really have much. Just exhausted by life.

Thoughts from Shawna

I’m an asthmatic. One trick I love is putting eucalyptus and peppermint oil in a small pan of water on the stove. Just leave it on low and it will smell throughout the house. It really opens my chest up on my worst days (cold combined with wheezing). Cinnamon with clove also works well.

My best friend puts peppermint on cotton rectangles, then puts those under the grating of her vents. When the air or heat kick on, her place smells of peppermint. Quite lovely.

Thoughts from M

You might find this article helpful!

http://www.yourasthmatreatment.com/asthma-due-house-dust.htm

Thoughts from shaz

Thanks Shawna, I’ll try that!

M - well, he does not have allergy induced asthma, he has flu-induced asthma. thanks tho.