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It’s easy to see why you should pay attention to what you eat when you’re trying to lose weight, gain weight, or if you have issues with your digestive system. But, if you have COPD, does what you eat have any affect on your breathing? And if so, how?
Let’s start by looking at how your body uses food. Food is the fuel you need in order to...
Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. These are basic suggestions for people who have been approved to exercise... Read more »
A while back, I talked about how to eat healthy to avoid gaining too much weight when COPD makes it hard to stay active and burn calories.... Read more »
A note from Jane: I’ll be taking some time off in July, but in place of my usual shareposts I’d like to pass on some wisdom from the... Read more »
This is the second post in my series on COPD caregiver burnout. In the first one, we discussed the fact that caregiver burnout is a valid... Read more »
In my previous post, I talked about the problem with obesity throughout the world and how being overweight can make it even harder to... Read more »
A study of more than 100,000 adults has found that those who eat a high-fiber diet have a lower risk of COPD than those who rarely eat whole grains,... Read more »
Eating a diet full of fish, fruit, and vegetables may halve the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study says. French... Read more »
Many COPD sufferers are underweight or malnourished, but a British study suggests that getting nutritional advice may help. Researchers found that... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because the majority of cases of COPD are related to smoking, you can drastically reduce your risk of this illness by avoiding cigarettes.... Read more »
Patients who have COPD may benefit from taking statin drugs, a new review of published research suggests. Scientists looked at nine studies conducted... Read more »
Wear good workout clothes Wear clothes that move with you, supportive shoes that fasten snugly and socks that cushion your feet and absorb sweat. Use your "rescue" inhaler 15 minutes before Ask your doctor if it would be ok for you to use it...
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