Not Only My Lungs Part III...They include medication, exercise, a hobby that I love, meditation, and being in nature.... By michelle.vincent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...While many behavior trials may also focus on prevention, like those looking at diet or exercise, others may aim to better understand how our brains work... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meditation for Better Breathing...In turn, when partnered with my exercise routine, my breathing has gotten better. Shortness of breath episodes are easier to manage.... By Carol Kirker3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...To begin, I am using a mindfulness exercise in grounding to try to bring myself back to a normal breathing pattern.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments87 comments
Four Years On...My back is so painful so I'm very limited on my exercise right now. I'm waiting for an appointment to see if I can have a spinal block injection.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Communicating With Your Doctor...Track things like exercise, weather, anxiety, pain, blood sugar, blood pressure, water, and sleep pattern.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated...“'I'll come over ever day and we can exercise together, we'll get you back in shape in no time' (a well meaning neighbor).... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Why COPD Awareness Matters...Although I do understand that even those that see what COPD can do may still exercise their choice to smoke, it is always best to share the information... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From Caregiver to Advocate...It causes sleepless nights when your loved one is in the hospital, and it brings amazing joy when they exercise courage and remember that life is precious... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Inner Voice...If you are too tired to exercise that day or go to attend a birthday party one day, nothing horrible will happen.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...I exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy.... By Becky Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Pulmo test new Doc update...,s and offered future advice help/exercise program which they will assist in getting set up.... By Ian Wick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
3 week countdown until......I've tried hard every day to get whatever exercise I can in. Have kept to my med routine and have taken my 10 supplements and vitamins every day.... By PaulATX2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...Pulmonary Rehab and exercise a must. So if you are young, and have been diagnosed with COPD be sure you are tested for Alpha 1.... By alpha1val1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Need for oxygen ...My oxygen levels don't fall below 93 and with breathing exercise I can raise it to 96....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
My COPD Journey...After rehab, I continued to exercise, and stayed with the diaphragmatic breathing they taught.... By jsielke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
COPD Stages...Other people might have shortness of breath during exercise or other kinds of physical activity.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How a Dog Helped My Mom With COPD Flares...With consistent attention to medication, rest/exercise balance and possibly supplemental oxygen, your health can often be kept on a fairly even keel for... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...There were also similar improvements in exercise tolerance and quality of life to the first study.... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...I'd been taking walks to exercise and build up some stamina and it had worked! I felt like celebrating. So I did. But it got me to thinking.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
