tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post8472751550288680496..comments2023-06-28T06:13:50.901-06:00Comments on A posse ad esse: Moving toward a healthier lifePaul Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420342085380365248noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-57153653484414268662007-08-17T23:51:00.000-06:002007-08-17T23:51:00.000-06:00It seems there are so many people out there suffer...It seems there are so many people out there suffering from this ailment. I have say it really wouldn't surprise me if there was some connection between the number of people getting respiratory diseases and all of the chemicals we are inundated with. <BR/><BR/>Thanks to all of you so much for all of your input and well wishes. We are going to the Green building Center tomorrow and I will post this weekend about my findings.P~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13403847624491620709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-91548704030408816682007-08-17T19:33:00.000-06:002007-08-17T19:33:00.000-06:00I'm sorry to hear that your family is dealing with...I'm sorry to hear that your family is dealing with asthma. I applaud you for seeking solutions beyond the meds. <BR/><BR/>I'm anxious to hear about the alternative products you find for sealing your floors.<BR/><BR/>My oldest has allergies and one thing we do to help relieve some of the symptoms for him is to use a saline mist at bedtime.Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-71725133123319902492007-08-17T05:38:00.000-06:002007-08-17T05:38:00.000-06:00Also, if you want to look at supplements - we've u...Also, if you want to look at supplements - we've used this brand of supplements in other areas with good success:<BR/><BR/>http://www.nativeremedies.comCoach Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177275812171665563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-49630361295756767882007-08-17T05:22:00.000-06:002007-08-17T05:22:00.000-06:00It is so encouraging to see a family working hard ...It is so encouraging to see a family working hard to remove the potential triggers for their child instead of just adding on the medications! The "green" cleaners are a great way to go - I clean almost my entire home with vinegar and water with a tad of orange concentrate cleaner added.<BR/><BR/>We use Shaklee unscented laundry products - it is amazing now that we've had this switch for about 8 years how strong I can smell the Tide and fabric softeners when taking a walk around our block!<BR/><BR/>Also be aware of things like the Glade plug-ins, those scented burning candles - all are petroleum based and will irritate asthma.<BR/><BR/>Dairy products can also be a major irritant - milk really is for cows and if your child is heavy into milk you might look for alternatives.<BR/><BR/>I strongly encourage you to check out www.feingold.org - we have followed this diet for over 4 years and while we did it mainly for good health benefits and to relieve some rashes - it would help for asthma too. The diet was planned by an allergist.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck on this journey.Coach Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177275812171665563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-73762232737511577452007-08-16T16:51:00.000-06:002007-08-16T16:51:00.000-06:00Let us know what non-polyurethane options you find...Let us know what non-polyurethane options you find, will you? Our entire house has hardwood floors and we will need to refinish them in the next few years and I really hate polyurethane. Plus it causes lung damage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-1704736508403173642007-08-16T07:20:00.000-06:002007-08-16T07:20:00.000-06:00My son, age 18, has fought asthma his whole life....My son, age 18, has fought asthma his whole life. At one point he was taking 8 different medications and spending 3 days a week at the doctor's office. <BR/><BR/>Some things we did that really helped were:<BR/>1. switched to cotton, linen and wool clothing, curtains, linens.<BR/>2. removed pressboard wood, mini-blinds and carpets.<BR/>3. Used low VOC paint and wood floor sealer.<BR/>3. use natural cleaners (vinegar and baking soda) for everything.<BR/>4. Son sleeps on a futon that can be vacuumed, steam cleaned, and put in the sunshine to kill problems! <BR/>5. We wash his curtains and bedding weekly. Keep the room dusted and the floor clean. The fewer things in his room the easier it is. <BR/><BR/>The good news is that after all these changes he doesn't have an attack at home very often. (Unless he has eaten a food trigger.) The hardest part is to watch him struggle at church due to hairspray and perfume! I can't change others though.<BR/><BR/>Kim<BR/>http://hedgeshappenings.wordpress.com/Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18346647849587719149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9091794270907110191.post-38455464511312528492007-08-16T06:04:00.000-06:002007-08-16T06:04:00.000-06:00My husband had asthma/allergies and my children ha...My husband had asthma/allergies and my children have allergies as well. You did a good thing removing carpet, we will be doing the rest of our house in wood flooring as well as soon as my son is a little older and less accident prone. I have heard that a lot of people have success with steam cleaners as a way to avoid chemicals, but I haven't tried that yet. One of the most important things to look at is the bedroom. If the mattress your son sleeps on is older, you may want to replace it. Also keep the bedding clean (some even advise vacuuming the bed) and no curtains, stuffed animals etc... I buy my bedding from Gaiam. I'm able to get natural/organic and allergy friendly blankets, sheets and comforters there. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com