As the wildfires carry on destroying precious communities and vegetation, what is it doing to our lungs? According to numerous studies, they have repeatedly shown that increased outdoor air levels of fine particulate matter correspond to hospitalizations for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary exacerbation, and other serious health problems. Both long-term exposure […]
Metabolism 101
Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes in your body. The faster your metabolism, the more calories your body needs. Metabolism is the reason some people can eat a lot without gaining weight, while others seem to need less to accumulate fat. The speed of your metabolism is commonly known as metabolic rate. There are […]
Breathing for Overall Health and Pain Control
Breathing is the basis for everything we do. It is a natural and an involuntary process. Normally a person takes 10-14 breaths per minute, so up to 30,000 + breaths per day! So how then, can breathing affect us on a deeper level? Breathing plays a role in regulating mental and emotional states, helps modulate the autonomic […]