2 weeks has flown past and I've only taken my Ventolin once in that time-
Our kitchen floor was leveled on 7th May and pvc sealant was used and the smell from the leveling compound really smelt horrible. This did effect my asthma and I woke to take my Ventolin about 12.30 am Friday. Since then my breathing has been stable and I also increased the pumpkin seeds so I'm having an extra 15 gms. I can now weigh what I eat with my new digital scales so that helps!
I've been reading up and I found a good study on asthma and magnesium. It says that I should aim for 6 mg to 10 mg per kg of body weight. My primary aim is to increase Magnesium and not think too much about weight , although I don't want to put loads on as that would defeat the object ! I have stayed roughly the same weight, maybe 1 lb less.
My husband has mild asthma and he said he was bad as a child but he doesn't take any medication now. I suggested he increase his magnesium as he's seen how improved I've been. I made him some chocolate pumpkin/almond/sesame bar and he had some of that last night as he doesn't want to eat raw pumpkin seeds. He doesn't seem that bothered but I know if he sticks with it and sees the difference he'd have more enthusiasm about it ! update .... Marks lungs we're better this morning and no bad coughing when he got up ! I wonder if he's going to have more of his treat pumpkin seed chocolate mix again tonight , we'll see !
Today I've been trying to add up how many mg of magnesium I've had , not as much as I thought I was getting . It's now 8.30 pm and I don't feel very hungry , so I'm not sure I can eat the pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate I have planned to increase the magnesium. I really think I need to start exercising in a different way to burn off more calories or use a supplement . I'm on the go alot with my 3 year old daughter but it's not the same as a good walk etc .....more planning needed . I did manage the supper in the end, went down nicely ! I don't normally eat that late but all seemed ok, phew !
My mum doesn't seem much better, but she did have a biopsy nearly 2 weeks ago and is run down. She's been called back to see the specialist on Friday, which is a bit quick , so I'm not sure if it'll be good or bad news ! I'm trying to be positive all the way along , but when it seems they want her back in a hurry it gets you're mind wondering if it's because it's bad news . We'll have to wait and see !
So much to think about lately including the flooring being done downstairs and running a house and looking after a family. I've been waking up before 6 in the mornings recently and go to bed 10.30 to 11 pm. I do feel alot brighter in myself though and fogginess I had in my head has gone.
And life keeps plodding on , but with renewed vitality and less medication !!! All thanks to eating more magnesium !!!! It should be routine for your asthma nurse/doctor to give you information on this ,,,,,, even if its just for you to research it for yourself , its totally amazing !!! I have to spread the word more to others, it really does easy anxiety with asthma , which makes a difference to your quality of life !
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