Lisa M. Cannon M.D

Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., knows that in today's world, one that is struggling with the coronavirus, every little bit helps. From good governance and compliant citizens to efficient business tactics and the development of new and innovative technologies, humanity is indeed very capable of defeating the global health threat. Image source: wellandgood.com Image source: chopra.com As an extension of the service that she does as a pulmonary specialist, Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., has written and released a series of informative blogs on how people can cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. For today's blog, Lisa M. Cannon, M.D. shares two more ways of boosting lung power for people who are still cooped up in their own homes. Meditation Maybe because of its lack of physical movements, meditation is one of the most overlooked health and fitness activities. Be that as it may, meditation has some of the greatest benefits of any activity known to man. For starters, it...

As the world tries to fight off COVID-19 and find solutions to eradicate the virus, it is a good idea to boost the immune system while on quarantine. Instead of falling prey to cabin fever, do these tips to increase lung capacity. Image source: webmd.com Image source: wuwm.com Learn to breathe . Many are still clueless about the proper way of breathing. When inhaling, concentrate on expanding the diaphragm. Here, the stomach gets bigger as one inhales air right into the end of the lungs. As a person exhales, their stomach becomes smaller. Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants . One’s lung health is dependent on their diet, shares Lisa M. Cannon, M.D. Foods like fruits, vegetables, walnuts, almonds, pecans, and tuna are great for the body. Drink more water . Lung health is anchored on proper nutrition, and proper nutrition includes better water intake. It’s important to keep the lungs moist to avoid dryness. Drinking water ensures that the mucosal li...