November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Back in the 1980s I worked at a health insurance company and interestingly one of the things I remember best about that job was my boss (Paul) who smoked cigars nonstop throughout the day. As you may recall (if you are as old as me!), smoking used to be allowed in public places, including business offices. So, Paul would light up and stink up the office all day long. Whenever I had to go...
You can’t live without these--take care of yours
Back in my health insurance days in the early 80s, I used to have a boss (Paul) that smoked cigars pretty much nonstop. As you may recall (if you are as old as me LOL), smoking used to be allowed in public places, including business offices. So we would witness Paul lighting up throughout the day. Besides the stench of what I assumed were cheap cigars, I was very aware of Paul’s breathing, which...
- Tags: Cancer, COPD, COVID-19, Healthy Eating, Inflammation, Lung Health
Don’t take your lungs for granted!
As much as I wish I could say otherwise, the inspiration for today’s blog comes from two people who are very dear to me. One who smoked for the better part of 50 years or more, and one who was successfully treated for breast cancer, only to learn that it had metastasized to her lungs. And watching both of them—one on oxygen 24/7 and the other undergoing lung cancer treatment—I have been starkly reminded...
- Tags: COPD, Immune Health, Lung Health, Vitamin D