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Tagged as Lung Disease

3 Ways You Might Strengthen Your Lungs
How good is your lung capacity? The strength and elasticity in our lungs naturally -decline with age-, even in those of us who are healthy and don’t smoke. This can make breathing harder over time. And here we are in a pandemic where lung health can mean the difference between life and death. Fortunately, there are a few ways to fight back and preserve and strengthen the health of the lungs. Consume...
September 1, 2023
5 Threats to Women’s Health
How much do we know about our personal health risks? While overall health can vary greatly between people, women are at particular risk for 5 serious health conditions. Luckily, there are proactive steps we can take to reduce our chances of joining their statistics. Women are at particular risk for heart disease, breast cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and complications from diabetes. By...
February 20, 2022
The Potential Link Between Disinfectants and COPD
Disinfectants are vital to keeping a clean home, especially in the time of a pandemic. But they have a startling downside. For all that they help us to keep surfaces clean and everyone in the household safe, they may be doing damage to our lungs. Disinfectants can contain compounds that irritate and damage them, leading to asthma and even COPD. Women are more susceptible than men, and those who use...
June 19, 2020
Increasing Lung Capacity as We Age
Lung function slowly begins to -decline- after we hit 35 or so, which may make it harder for some people to breathe effectively as they age. And here we are with not only the pandemic but environmental factors challenging ur lungs more than ever before. But while you may not be able to preserve your 25-year-old lung capacity forever, there are ways to manage how gracefully your lungs age and even to...
April 28, 2020
These Conditions May be Helped by a Dry Heat Environment
Ever hear that dry heat is good for us? Well, it turns out it’s not just an old wives’ tale. A hot, dry climate can alleviate the symptoms associated with a host of chronic health conditions, including lung issues, heart disease, arthritis and depression. How? The low humidity, low amount of precipitation and warmer temperatures when compared with other climates, is good for the mind and body. Let's...
February 11, 2020
The Benefits of Ocean Air
People have long believed in the healing and restorative properties of ocean air. Before there was scientific evidence to prove that sea air is good for the body and soul, doctors prescribed beach visits for patients with lung issues, skin ailments and circulation problems. And with good success. It hasn’t been until recently, however, that scientists began to fully realize how much good ocean air...
October 28, 2019