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Both of my children have Asthma. Do you have any suggestions on what I
can do to help them breathe better?
By Bernie Winter of Empowerment Centre
The American Journal of Investigative Medicine states that the number of
cases of children diagnosed with Asthma has increased by over 400 percent in
the past 30 years. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency),
asthma deaths in children and young people increased by 118 percent between
1980 and 1993. These statistics parallel the introduction of chemicals and
toxins into our homes from several sources like; home cleaning products,
cosmetics, carpets, cookware, plastics, food, personal care products, and
from synthetic fibers found in items such as bedding and clothing. As
consumers, we don’t inquire about the health effect of ingredients in these
types of products because we assume they are tested and safe. We assume the
label would warn us if we needed to use care.
It is especially important that we protect newborns, infants and toddlers
from toxins and chemicals as their systems are most vulnerable. We
habitually surround newborns and infants with new products. As babies grow
rapidly, we introduce new products into their environment, like clothing,
toys, and lotions for their skin. As these products outgas, the pollutants
are breathed in by the child.
According to Debra Lynn Dadd, in her book Home Safe Home, “The result of all
these chemical exposures can be seen in the decline in our children’s
health. Asthma, once a very rare disease, is now common in children.”
For more than 20 years, I personally suffered with Asthma, using three
inhalers a day, plus support with a breathing machine. I was always tired,
unable to be too active, as it could cause an attack. Today I use no
inhalers and no over the counter or prescribed drugs of any kind. I have
enjoyed living asthma free for better than 13 years. It took time and effort
to find the best alternative, safe cleaning and personal care products, and
to convert my home to one of few allergens and hazards.
In a nutshell, if you cannot find scientific proof that a product is safe,
DO NOT allow that product in your home, on your skin, in your mouth, or in
the air that you breathe, especially if you have young people and children
in your home. It is worth the effort, as nothing is more valuable than your
health and the health of your children.
For more advice on healthy living, Contact Bernie Winter at the
Empowerment Centre at 403.270.3164 or
info@reachhigheremowermentcenter.com or visit her website at
www.reachhigherempowermentcenter.com
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