Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...There is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the...reactionscomments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?...Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana...reactions7comments
What Does It Mean?...We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...Getting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house...reactionscomments
Remember to Say "I Love You"...Sometimes in the day to day activities it's easy to forget to say, "I love you.” This is true of the caregiver...reactionscomments
Why?...The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally...reactions2comments
Meuli...I have COPD, and certain times of year it seems harder to cope with - for instance Spring is here and I...reactions1comment
The Winter of Our Discontent: Mental Effects... “I shall see the springtimes, the summers, the autumns; And when Old Winter puts his blank face to the glass, I...reactions5comments
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control....It would be easy sitting here in my man cave as I look out the window on this dismal dark and cold...reactions2comments
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II...“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk...reactionscomments
Simple, DIY Cleaning Solutions...With “Spring Cleaning” season upon us, it probably comes as no surprise to hear our Spotlight this month centers around tips and...reactions4comments
Emotional Spring Cleaning: Let's Join the Party... “Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.” –...reactions10comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...Flu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as...reactionscomments
Moving Into Fall...As we come to the close of October, schools on, we’re able to enjoy the harvest from our gardens and we’re moving...reactionscomments
Avoiding Flu Season Like The Plague...It’s that not so lovely time of year again— flu season. It is probably the most dreaded time of year for anyone...reactionscomments
I Am Like the Oak...It's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I...reactions2comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Despite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very...reactions2comments
In a Winter Wonderland...Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter...reactionscomments
Seasons of Life...Over the last few weeks, we have been focusing on getting prepared to homeschool our son for Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling...reactions3comments
If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always Change...It’s early March 2018 and so many here in the United States have been going through flooding, for many others, it’s blizzards...reactionscomments
