Moms who are stressed-out (angry or irritated or suppressed their emotions) make their child’s asthma worse. The findings suggest a mother’s stress may be conveyed to the child, either through words or behaviors.
Studies have shown that sadness induces airway contraction, which may worsen asthma symptoms, while happiness induces airway relaxation.
(The study involved 273 mothers of children with asthma, ages 2 through 12, who visited the National Fukuoka Hospital in Japan)
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
