Exercising Safely and Effectively With COPDExercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Breathing ExercisesFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactions18comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions9comments
Video: Avoiding PollutantsPollutants can be both a cause and a trigger of COPD. Polluted air contains irritants - tiny particles that cause damage to...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
Caregivers, Stay CalmAs a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved...reactionscomments
