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Michelle Treseler
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Can ...

Breathing large amounts of particulate matter from smoke can cause irritation of our mucous membranes (in our nose, sinuses, throat and lungs) and it can exacerbate underlying conditions, such as: asthma, heart disease, COPD, emphysema, etc. This year, we have the added challenge of a virus that can also impact our respiratory system. I have received a lot of questions as to how we can best navigate these challenges so, in this post, I am sharing what I have found to be physically beneficial when encountering wildfire smoke.

If possible, and I recognize the inherent privilege of being able to partake in the following, here are some ideas as to how to prevent excessive or prolonged exposure to smoke, protect our respiratory system, and promote well-being.

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Can Do Right Now to Reduce your Health Risk

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Qi Reactions

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Qi Reactions

Qigong practices are designed to improve the flow of chi throughout the body, and some practitioners report experiencing a range of physical or emotional sensations as a result.  One of the most common sensations of chi is a feeling of warmth, heat or tingling in the body, often accompanied by a sense of relaxation and well-being. Some practitioners report feeling a pulsing, vibrating, or magnetic sensation in specific parts of the body, or a sense of energy flowing through the body. With time and practice, many experience a heightened sense of awareness and a feeling of being "in the zone."

However, not all chi reactions are pleasant.

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Can Do Right Now to Reduce your Health Risk

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Can Do Right Now to Reduce your Health Risk

Breathing large amounts of particulate matter from smoke can cause irritation of our mucous membranes (in our nose, sinuses, throat and lungs) and it can exacerbate underlying conditions, such as: asthma, heart disease, COPD, emphysema, etc. This year, we have the added challenge of a virus that can also impact our respiratory system. I have received a lot of questions as to how we can best navigate these challenges so, in this post, I am sharing what I have found to be physically beneficial when encountering wildfire smoke.

If possible, and I recognize the inherent privilege of being able to partake in the following, here are some ideas as to how to prevent excessive or prolonged exposure to smoke, protect our respiratory system, and promote well-being.

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Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation and its Positive Impact on Health & Well-being

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Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation and its Positive Impact on Health & Well-being

Loving-Kindness or Metta Meditation is a practice derived from the Buddhist tradition of sending loving-kindness to yourself and others that has many proven health benefits. It is the first of the four brahmavihara, or “divine abodes,” the four qualities of the open heart, as it is the expression of a basic warmth, good will and kindness. Although the intention of this exercise is to foster an enhanced sense of embodied kindness and compassion, it has a surprising amount of other physical, emotional, and social health benefits. You can practice it in just 5-10 minutes. Read more about the positive health benefits and how to practice…