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RESPIRATORY HEALTH: Keeping Your Lungs Healthy Might Be Easier Than You Think

 WHAT IS YOUR LUNG HEALTH WORTH?

If a SIMPLE EXERCISE PROGRAM could help KEEP YOUR LUNGS PREPARED for cold, flu & respiratory virus season, WOULD YOU DO IT? As someone who has specialized in lung and breathing patterns for almost 12 years, I feel called to let people know that there are actually things you can do to decrease fluid build up in the areas most vulnerable to fluid buildup & stagnation. Most clients look at me like I have 2 heads when I tell them “you’re not filling that part of your lungs with air”. It’s way more common than you think. In fact, there are certain areas that are known to be more prone to “stagnation” than others. AND the good news is that there are targeted exercises, focused on opening those very specific areas! This means, there is an opportunity for preparation & decreasing the chances of problems BEFORE a virus or infection creeps in. And, if you do get sick, starting some breathing techniques early on can decrease the buildup of crap before it gets dangerous. Decreased lung airflow & movement = decreased blood flow, decreased lymphatic flow, and decreased ability to clear fluid. What can be done? Increase the airflow, movement & ribcage opening before everything festers in those spots… and learn activities to keep it that way! Interested in learning how to get YOUR lungs optimal & prepared for whatever comes? Email me for a link to a FREE educational video! And, please… share this blog post with those you love & care about. It starts with awareness! “Take Your Health & Wellness Into Your Own Hands” 💗, Kristen #lunghealth #breathingexercises #savelives #posturalrestoration #preparation #wellness

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