Strength Training for the Upper Body with COPDKathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips were helpful for your exercise regimen!... By Kathi MacNaughton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Welcome to My Secret GardenWelcome to my secret garden. Upon entering we gain a sense of freedom that dissolves our daily cares. Enter a new dimension, go back to your childhood absolve yourself of... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
May is Mental Health Awareness MonthI wanted this video to help all of us through some of the issues of dealing with a continual chronic illness like COPD. By taming the stories that invade our... By Barbara Moore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath... By COPD.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Video: Benefits of Pursed Mouth Breathing In this video, I discuss what the benefits of pursed mouth breathing are. If you have been breathing shallow breaths, or panting, it could prevent you from getting the oxygen... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Three Part Breath ExerciseThe three part breath exercise helps build spinal strength, core strength, and helps expand the diaphram. Learn an easy technique that helps you to push stale air out of your... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Pursed Mouth Breathing Exercise Now you will know the best posture for pursed mouth breathing. It aids in expanding your chest and developing core strength. We start off by noticing your natural breath pace... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Video: Happy Holiday Mindful MomentGetting through the holiday family times without stress or anxiety was practically impossible after the diagnosis of COPD. There came a time when we had to let go of the... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Look Inside the Lungs: Chronic Bronchitis & EmphysemaA person with COPD usually has symptoms of two different conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Those two conditions are now classified under the same name – COPD – because most... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 C's of COPD AwarenessThree C's that can help you cope with COPD are connection, communication, and courage. It's important to stay connected with every person on your medical team including your primary care... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Video: Barbara Talks COPD Awareness MonthAlthough we walk the same road we all have different stories. Tell your story this month and make others aware of COPD so they can gain a greater understanding of... By Barbara Moore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Video: Pursed Mouth BreathingLearning how to use pursed mouth breathing was something mom and I did together. Over time, it became a very valuable tool to help her increase her lung capacity, get... By Karen Hoyt1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Video: COPD Journey and SupportWe asked our community "Who has helped you most in your journey with COPD?" and we had to share these results! Some spoke to family members and friends, whereas others... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Video: Avoiding PollutantsPollutants can be both a cause and a trigger of COPD. Polluted air contains irritants - tiny particles that cause damage to the lungs. Breathing irritants for extended periods of... By derekc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Video: Move That BodyI have written much over the last decade about COPD, and my personal fight with it, how it is possible to improve our lives despite our illness, and of the... By derekc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Caregivers, Stay CalmAs a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved one as he/she is trying to recover from... By Tonya Hidalgo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments