Publisher's Synopsis
This book is for every person and every family member navigating the challenges of lung disease.
Are you struggling with Lung Disease? This book, Triumph Over Lung Disease-How to Regain Breath and Vitality is for people searching for proven solutions on how to live more fully, breathe more easily, and find more energy. What is your vision of a healthy you? What will it take to make that vision a reality? How open are you to moving forward? After ten years of working in pulmonary rehab, Marilyn Klingler RN, M.Ed., has created an inspiring, comprehensive guide for those with chronic lung disease on how to move forward towards greater levels of independence, self-confidence and vitality. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, Marilyn offers clear explanations, practical suggestions and specific strategies for achieving your goals. Triumph Over Lung Disease introduces you to people who were struggling and who took the challenge to move forward, one step at a time.
This is a toolkit to help you overcome the obstacles of living with lung disease. You will discover that these tools can make life a lot easier and a lot better. Learn about:
- The story behind your lungs
- Breathing, moving and oxygen use
- The proven power of the mind on your health
- Impacting factors affecting breath and energy
- How to increase energy and use that energy efficiently
- Self-assessment: tuning in to your own health
- The side effects of recuperation
- Taking control
- Food as medicine
- How you feel versus your test results
- The impact of complimentary therapies on lung disease
- How to get the most out of your medication
- Strategies to control stress, breath, and energy
This is not a medical book and does not take the place of your doctor's advice. It describes the experiences of people like you who confronted their lung problems and learned how to take back control over their lives and their health. By incorporating this easy to use guide into your life, you will improve your breath, and your energy. You will discover a new and better you. Take charge of your health and begin to live life to the fullest!
