Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 1...Not eating enough causes fatigue, and tired people do not feel like making food or eating.... By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPD...Many times the same type of food can be adapted to solve any problem you have with eating. Eggs are one such food.... By Mary Ultes7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overcoming Eating Challenges - Part 2: Overweight and Underweight...This time instead of being underweight I couldn't stop eating and became 20 pounds overweight.... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of Taking Care of YOU...You might not be getting enough sleep or eating enough. You might be giving up activities that make you happy or provide exercise to keep you fit.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...It is helpful to discuss with your healthcare provider your concerns and challenges in eating enough calories. ... By American Lung Association3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Can Empathize With My COPD Patients...Even with the challenges, getting out and walking through the hospital provides some much-needed physical activity.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A New Year With COPD...Sometimes I stay stuck, thinking that if I could quit smoking, I should be able to quit eating too. For me, I’m always quite positive.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Mental Health?...Eating disorders are serious illnesses that cause severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Coping With the Emotional Impact of COPD...Sharing experiences with others facing similar health challenges can be very comforting and can help you feel less alone.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
The Should Do’s in a COPD World...Eating things with higher calories can help as well. Vitamins are so very important as well.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...COPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...It is what is often needed to get us through the challenges we face.... By Russell Winwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...If you yourself have COPD, know that you are not alone in facing these challenges!... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Turning My COPD Into a Challenge...I do love a challenge and this is something I can do to help others as well, so it is a win-win for all of us.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
COPD Anxieties: Relationships & Family...family doesn't understand” / “family will get tired of me” Some feel that their condition is downplayed by their family, or that they understand some challenges... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...If that’s not enough we have a 14 year old with his own unique challenges (other than just being a teen).... By Michael Vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Confusion and COPD...These challenge the mind.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking on a Challenge...However, for things like online courses, I do plan ahead as it makes me excited to be doing something different and also I look forward to a challenge.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...These four pieces show the incredible challenges faced and the growth and joy that can be found despite them.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...What topped the list of challenges when dealing with a shingles infection? PAIN!... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
