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Why are you tired?

14 Friday Sep 2018

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Blame your smartphone. Not because the blue light it emits is keeping you awake… it’s because it makes you breathe less deeply! Scientists found that people who used their phones for more than 4 hours a day had lung function that was over 30% lower than those who used their phones less. And just so you know, the average teenager is on their phone 6 hours a day, so 4 hours isn’t a crazy amount!
So why would phone use lead to poor lung function? Because we hunch our shoulders and bend our necks when using our phones. So our airway is restricted and we’re not fully expanding our lungs. As a result, we breathe more shallowly.

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Did you parents smoke when you were a kid?

23 Monday Jan 2017

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If you grew up in a home with a smoker, eat two apples a day. A study of 35,000 people by the National Institutes of Health found that it reduces lung irritation and helps prevent respiratory problems caused by secondhand smoke in childhood. So why do apples help protect and repair the lungs? Fruit-based fiber. So, a cup of raw blackberries or raspberries could get the same results. Or an apple and a pear. It turns out, the fiber in fruit benefits the lungs by reducing inflammation, and improving the body’s ability to process antioxidants.

Something went down the wrong pipe!

03 Thursday Nov 2016

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Have you ever choked on something, or had a coughing fit and said, “Something went down the wrong pipe!” That’s actually a fairly accurate expression, according to pulmonary specialist, Dr. Richard Wunderink. He says we have two tubes that start at the back of our throat… One is the esophagus that leads to our stomach. The other is our trachea, which goes to our lungs. And if a sip of something accidentally goes down your trachea, you start sputtering and choking to get rid of it. To prevent that from happening, simply take smaller sips.

Do this at your next spin class…

30 Friday Sep 2016

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If you love a good spin class – like Soul Cycle – get up out of the bike saddle to burn more calories. Because when your rump is off the seat, oxygen consumption jumps, which means you’ll get fitter faster. That’s according to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. That’s because you’re having to support your body weight, so your lungs and heart are forced to work harder.

Laser printers and your health

20 Wednesday Jul 2016

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If you’d like to seriously improve your health, sit as far from your computer printer as possible. A report in the journal Environmental Science and Technology found one-third of laser printers studied emit ultrafine particles of toner dust……And when inhaled, those particles end up deep in the lungs, and increase our risk for asthma, respiratory problems, and diseases, like emphysema.

Do you suffer from heartburn? Read this!

30 Wednesday Mar 2016

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Want a simple medication-free way to reduce your potential for heartburn? Breathe more deeply. That’s according to Dr. Sophie Balzora, a gastroenterologist from NYU Medical Center. She says 30 minutes of deep breathing exercises every day can relieve acid reflux symptoms because it strengthens the muscles in your lower esophagus. So inhale through your nose, drawing air deep into your lungs, then exhale through your mouth. A good time to practice is when you’re commuting to and from work.

If you’re sick, go ahead and cough.

29 Tuesday Mar 2016

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Because when you have a cold or flu, it helps clear your lungs. But suppressing a cough, on the other hand, stops the body from expelling mucus. If that happens, it can get trapped in the lungs and cause bronchitis.

Do you suffer from asthma?

14 Wednesday Jan 2015

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If you’re outside in freezing weather, protect yourself from an asthma attack. Cold air can trigger one by narrowing the passageways to your lungs. So, wear a scarf around your mouth and nose. That’ll heat up the air before it gets into your lungs, so it won’t shut down your airway.

Reasons you should sit up straight.

22 Monday Sep 2014

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breathing, circulation, Connie Sellecca, conniesellecca, energy, hunching over, intelligence for your life, intelligenceforyourlife, lungs, more energy, posture, sit up straight, uncross your legs

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Hunching over takes 5 times more energy than sitting up straight, because it restricts your lung capacity and breathing! Also, uncross your legs and plant them flat on the floor. You’ll have better circulation and more energy.

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