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COPD & Acid Flex Disease
I am over 40 yrs weight 217.2 lbs as of today. I can't do too much of workout because of my breathing issues of COPD I try to do light house (1 hr) cleaning and go toYMCA aquatic Zumba (45 mins) exercises Monday-Friday. Take my dogs 30min on Saturday with my husband. I want to know is this enough excersises.
I recently diagnosed with Acid reflux, but having trouble knowing whatfoods I can eat that is healthy and help me loose weight.
I recently diagnosed with Acid reflux, but having trouble knowing whatfoods I can eat that is healthy and help me loose weight.
In addition to Gymdandees list: I find cooked tomatoes (sauces and such) trigger my GERD more than raw. Green Peppers and red do as well (cooked or raw). Hot peppers seem to be hit or miss. Good explanation on the fatty foods GD, I've never understood why those are so bad.
Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I think I amon track with the workout. Now my food intake will be a little challenging. I am hoping this app will help.
foods that aggravate GERD, onions, garlic, fatty and greasy foods, chocolate, and peppermint. Stick to low-fat foods is important to minimize reflux symptoms, because fatty foods usually stay in your stomach longer. "Any foods that decrease gastric emptying tend to worsen GERD.
Don't smoke, wear loose clothing. Don't wear clothes that are tight around your abdomen. Stay upright after eating.
DGL, a specially prepared form of licorice (which does not affect blood pressure in the way plain licorice can). Two lozenges before meals. It rebuilds the protective mucosal coating that lines the gastric walls so that acid does not cause irritation and discomfort. Don't use the capsules, the DGL needs to make contact with your saliva to be activated.
Don't smoke, wear loose clothing. Don't wear clothes that are tight around your abdomen. Stay upright after eating.
DGL, a specially prepared form of licorice (which does not affect blood pressure in the way plain licorice can). Two lozenges before meals. It rebuilds the protective mucosal coating that lines the gastric walls so that acid does not cause irritation and discomfort. Don't use the capsules, the DGL needs to make contact with your saliva to be activated.
Exercise can help ease the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Aerobic exercise is especially beneficial. According to National Jewish Health, people with COPD will sometimes cut down on physical activities because they worry about becoming short of breath. However, regular exercise can help someone with this condition breathe better and feel better. Before you start an exercise program, be sure to check with your doctor, who may recommend you use oxygen when you exercise.
Exercise will help the symptoms associated with your COPD. It will help your circulation and improve your endurance, so you can accomplish more without being short of breath or becoming fatigued. Exercise will also help increase your energy level and decrease your shortness of breath. It has the added benefit of strengthening your heart, lowering your blood pressure and improving your sleep. Start an exercise program slowly. The Cleveland Clinic recommends you gradually work up to an exercise session that lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Exercise at least three to four times per week.
Aerobic exercise is very beneficial for COPD. This type of exercise, which uses large muscle groups, strengthens the lungs and heart. It also helps the body to use oxygen better and lowers your heart rate. It will improve breathing, because the heart won't have to work as hard during exercise, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Some examples of aerobic exercise are walking, bicycling, skating, water aerobics and low-impact aerobics.
Stretching is an exercise that has several benefits for COPD. It will help improve your flexibility and range of motion. Stretching prepares your muscles for exercise, which will help prevent muscle strain and ward off injury. Strengthening exercise involves muscle tightening that is done repeatedly. Upper body strengthening exercise is beneficial for COPD patients because it helps improve the strength of respiratory muscles.
Practice a coughing exercise to help keep your lungs clear. Start by sitting in a chair. Relax. Lean your head forward slightly. Both feet should be placed firmly on the floor. Breathe in deeply and slowly. Hold your breath for three seconds, if possible. Open your mouth a little and cough twice. Take a breath, then repeat the exercise two to four times.
A pursed lip breathing exercise can help release air trapped in your lungs. It also helps to eliminate shortness of breath and improves ventilation. The best time to use pursed lip breathing is when you are involved in a difficult task, such as lifting, climbing stairs or bending. To do this exercise, the American Lung Association recommends you start by relaxing your shoulder and neck muscles. Breathe in slowly for two counts, while your mouth is closed. A normal breath is all you need to do. If it helps, count to yourself, "Inhale, one, two." Purse your lips as you would to put out a candle flame. Slowly breathe out, through your pursed lips, while you count to four. If it helps, count to yourself, "Exhale, one, two, three, four."
Source: G. Knutson
Exercise will help the symptoms associated with your COPD. It will help your circulation and improve your endurance, so you can accomplish more without being short of breath or becoming fatigued. Exercise will also help increase your energy level and decrease your shortness of breath. It has the added benefit of strengthening your heart, lowering your blood pressure and improving your sleep. Start an exercise program slowly. The Cleveland Clinic recommends you gradually work up to an exercise session that lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Exercise at least three to four times per week.
Aerobic exercise is very beneficial for COPD. This type of exercise, which uses large muscle groups, strengthens the lungs and heart. It also helps the body to use oxygen better and lowers your heart rate. It will improve breathing, because the heart won't have to work as hard during exercise, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Some examples of aerobic exercise are walking, bicycling, skating, water aerobics and low-impact aerobics.
Stretching is an exercise that has several benefits for COPD. It will help improve your flexibility and range of motion. Stretching prepares your muscles for exercise, which will help prevent muscle strain and ward off injury. Strengthening exercise involves muscle tightening that is done repeatedly. Upper body strengthening exercise is beneficial for COPD patients because it helps improve the strength of respiratory muscles.
Practice a coughing exercise to help keep your lungs clear. Start by sitting in a chair. Relax. Lean your head forward slightly. Both feet should be placed firmly on the floor. Breathe in deeply and slowly. Hold your breath for three seconds, if possible. Open your mouth a little and cough twice. Take a breath, then repeat the exercise two to four times.
A pursed lip breathing exercise can help release air trapped in your lungs. It also helps to eliminate shortness of breath and improves ventilation. The best time to use pursed lip breathing is when you are involved in a difficult task, such as lifting, climbing stairs or bending. To do this exercise, the American Lung Association recommends you start by relaxing your shoulder and neck muscles. Breathe in slowly for two counts, while your mouth is closed. A normal breath is all you need to do. If it helps, count to yourself, "Inhale, one, two." Purse your lips as you would to put out a candle flame. Slowly breathe out, through your pursed lips, while you count to four. If it helps, count to yourself, "Exhale, one, two, three, four."
Source: G. Knutson
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