A Wellness Reflection

Seasonal changes bring beauty, but for many families, they also bring challenges, especially, when asthma flares during spring and early summer. I am not a doctor, and I am not giving medical advice. I am simply sharing my personal journey as a mother and a woman of faith, along with wellness practices that have supported my family.

A Mother’s Testimony

For years, my child was hospitalized twice a year. Once in the spring and again in early winter for chronic asthma. Watching your child struggle to breathe is a weight that sits on a mother’s heart.

One day, while sitting at my desk, the Lord spoke one simple phrase to my spirit: “Red onion.”

I had never eaten a red onion in my life. But when I looked it up, I discovered that red onions contain natural compounds long associated with respiratory support. I immediately began adding them to our meals. I learned to make Pico De Gallo, added them to soups and salads, and over time, I noticed a change in my child’s breathing.

Later, I discovered ginger and turmeric—two roots used in many cultures for their warming, soothing qualities. These simple additions became part of our seasonal wellness rhythm.

Below is a gentle, supportive wellness plan you can consider during spring and summer.

A SEASONAL WELLNESS SUPPORT PLAN

Red Onion & Ginger Infusion

Ingredients: Red onion slices, fresh ginger, hot water, honey (optional)

Preparation: Steep onion and ginger in hot water. Add honey if desired. Sip warm.

Purpose: Creates warmth and comfort; supports a soothing environment for the throat; may help the body feel more relaxed and open.

Beet & Ginger Vitality Juice

Ingredients: 1 medium beet 1–2 inches ginger Water or apple juice Optional: lemon

Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, blend or juice. Strain if desired. Drink fresh.

Purpose: Supports vitality, provides natural plant nutrients, and offers a warming, energizing effect.

Pico de Gallo

A refreshing blend of tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and lime.

Benefits: Hydrating, antioxidant‑rich, and best served fresh.

Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

A warming spice used in many traditions. Use only if tolerated.

Additional Respiratory‑Supportive Foods

• Red onions

• Ginger

• Apples

• Berries

• Leafy greens

• Citrus fruits

• Pineapple

• Garlic

• Turmeric

• Warm herbal teas

Daily Supportive Practices

• Stay hydrated

• Use warm steam

• Avoid smoke and strong fragrances

• Keep indoor air clean

• Pay attention to pollen levels

A Wellness Reminder

This guide is for general wellness support only. Individuals with asthma or breathing difficulties should remain connected to a qualified healthcare professional.

But here is what I know:

Our bodies are the temple of God.

Ask yourself. Would you want to move into a home that is unclean, broken, or neglected? If not, why would we expect the Holy Spirit to dwell comfortably in a body we do not care for?

Caring for your body is not just self‑care. It is stewardship. It is honor unto God. And it is a blessing to you.