Better Breathers -- Cindy Klement MS, CNS, MCHES. The Remarkable Respiratory System 6/16/2016. Protecting Respiratory Health

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Cindy Klement MS, CNS, MCHES A childhood wrought with asthma, allergies, skin problems, intestinal disorders, and other recurrent illnesses led me to begin studying and practicing herbal medicine and

She has been in private practice since 1982; in 1997 I opened my present office at The Parkway Center, the premiere holistic health center in Ann Arbor, Michigan under the direction of Dr.

Cindy, graduated Summa Cum Laude from a local Michigan university with a Master's degree in Nutrition, am a board-certified Nutritionist, a Master Certified Health Education Specialist by the

1 Cindy Klement MS, CNS, MCHES A childhood wrought with asthma, allergies, skin problems, intestinal disorders, and other recurrent illnesses led me to begin studying and practicing herbal medicine and holistic health in the mid-1970s. She has been in private practice since 1982; in 1997 I opened my present office at The Parkway Center, the premiere holistic health center in Ann Arbor, Michigan under the direction of Dr. Lev Linkner, as an herbalist and nutritionist. Cindy, graduated Summa Cum Laude from a local Michigan university with a Master's degree in Nutrition, am a board-certified Nutritionist, a Master Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, and an advisory board member for both Community Supported Anthroposophic Medicine and NSP s Health Practitioners Advisory Council. Cindy is 63 years young and am married to green architect, Michael Klement of Architectural Resource. They have two children with wonderful spouses, and three grandchildren. She is incredibly blessed. Better Breathers -- Protecting Respiratory Health Cindy Klement, MS, CNS, MCHES The Remarkable Respiratory System You can live a few days without water, and a few weeks without food, but you can survive only a few minutes without oxygen 1

2 Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract Upper respiratory: nasal cavities pharynx (throat) trachea (windpipe) Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract Lower respiratory: bronchi alveoli lung pleura 2

300-500 million alveoli Your lungs mature by the time you are about 20-25 years old, and after the age of 35 their function declines A 30 year-old takes in twice the amount of oxygen

3 Did You Know? Each day you take over 23,000 breaths, and breathe in about 28 pounds of air Your lungs can hold up to six liters of air Your lungs contain almost 1,500 miles of airways, and more than million alveoli Did You Know? Your lungs mature by the time you are about years old, and after the age of 35 their function declines A 30 year-old takes in twice the amount of oxygen compared to an 80 year-old The Automatic Vital Process of Oxygen-Gas Exchange Once in the lungs, oxygen is moved into the bloodstream and carried throughout the body It s then exchanged for a waste gas called carbon dioxide The bloodstream carries this waste gas back to the lungs where it is removed from the bloodstream, and then exhaled 3

Other Important Respiratory System Functions Bringing air to the proper body temperature, and moisturizing it to the

our sense of smell Lung Capacity Declines with Age Several changes occur as we age that can cause a decline in lung

out of the bloodstream Muscle and Bone Changes The diaphragm gets weaker, decreasing the ability to inhale and exhale

4 Other Important Respiratory System Functions Bringing air to the proper body temperature, and moisturizing it to the right humidity level Protecting the body from harmful substances by coughing, sneezing, and filtering them Supporting our sense of smell Lung Capacity Declines with Age Several changes occur as we age that can cause a decline in lung capacity These changes can cause air to get trapped, decreasing the amount of oxygen moving in and carbon dioxide moving out of the bloodstream Muscle and Bone Changes The diaphragm gets weaker, decreasing the ability to inhale and exhale Ribcage bones become thinner and changes shape, altering its structure so that it is less able to expand and contract with breathing 4

Lung and Tissue Changes Muscles and tissues that usually keep airways open lose elasticity,

happens, can lose their shape and become baggy Nervous System Changes The part of the brain

airways that trigger coughing become less sensitive to foreign particles Chronic Lower

5 Lung and Tissue Changes Muscles and tissues that usually keep airways open lose elasticity, causing some to close Alveoli, the small sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide happens, can lose their shape and become baggy Nervous System Changes The part of the brain that controls breathing may no longer send as strong or clear a signal to the lungs Nerves in airways that trigger coughing become less sensitive to foreign particles Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases Third Leading Cause of Death 65 + Pneumonia Death Rates, by Age in the United States 5

may not know it, but the air in your home can be hazardous to your health Indoor air can be even more polluted than the

6 Warning Signs Chronic cough of 1+ month Shortness of breath, labored or difficult breathing Chronic mucus production Noisy breathing or wheezing Coughing up blood Chronic unexplained chest pain lasting 1+ month Healthy Indoor Air You may not know it, but the air in your home can be hazardous to your health Indoor air can be even more polluted than the air outdoors We spend most of our time indoors, so breathing healthy air where we live, work, learn, and play is critical 6

Healthy Air at Home While it s easy to see when you need to dust or sweep, it s harder to know when the air in your home needs cleaning The air in your home can

To find the likely culprit, walk through the building and ask a few questions to discover if the indoor air is causing a problem In your home, work, or school Do

Can you see or smell mold or mildew? Is the humidity regularly above 50%? Are there leaks or standing water anywhere kitchen, basement, attic?

7 Healthy Air at Home While it s easy to see when you need to dust or sweep, it s harder to know when the air in your home needs cleaning The air in your home can threaten your family's health, especially if someone in your family has asthma or another lung disease How to Know if Your Air is Unhealthy? Do A Little Digging! To find the likely culprit, walk through the building and ask a few questions to discover if the indoor air is causing a problem In your home, work, or school Do health symptoms improve when you leave the building? Do they return when you come back into the building? Do More Digging Is anyone smoking indoors? Can you see or smell mold or mildew? Is the humidity regularly above 50%? Are there leaks or standing water anywhere kitchen, basement, attic? Are all fuel-burning appliances (gas stoves, water heaters, fireplaces) fully vented to the outdoors? Is there an attached garage or basement where cars, lawnmowers or motorcycles are stored? 7

Still digging Are household chemicals, paints or solvents stored

Have you recently remodeled or added new furniture, carpeting, or

Do you idle your car in an attached garage?

8 Still digging Are household chemicals, paints or solvents stored indoors or in an attached garage or basement? Have you recently remodeled or added new furniture, carpeting, or painted? Do you use odor-masking chemicals or air freshening devices? Have you used pesticides recently? Have you tested your home for radon? Do you idle your car in an attached garage? Indoor Air Pollutants and Health Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases such as asthma Air Quality Demonstration 8

9 Healthy Outdoor Air? The quality of the air we breathe outdoors affects each of us Unhealthy air is hazardous to our families and even can threaten life itself Ever hear your local weather forecaster say that tomorrow will be a "code orange" day for air pollution? That's the Air Quality Index at work to warn the public when air pollution levels are dangerous Common Outdoor Air Pollutants Ozone, also called smog, the most widespread pollutant in the U.S. -- also one of the most dangerous Particulate matter is a mix of very tiny dangerous solid and liquid particles that are in the air we breathe Nitrogen dioxide is a gas that comes from burning fuels 9

Investigating Air Pollution Live near a busy highway?

4# of pollution for every 21 miles it travels Demonstration Other

diesel is burned Carbon monoxide is another gas that forms from

10 Investigating Air Pollution Live near a busy highway? You may be breathing a lot of nitrogen dioxide Average car produces 4.4# of pollution for every 21 miles it travels Demonstration Other Common Outdoor Air Pollutants Sulfur dioxide forms when coal, oil or diesel is burned Carbon monoxide is another gas that forms from burning fuels Toxic Air Pollutants emitted into the air can cause disease or other harmful effects 10

Emergencies & Natural Disasters The smoke wildfires produce can spread for hundreds of miles

Disasters Volcanoes can spew ash, a type of air pollution, into the air for miles downwind of the

Exposure to Pollutants That Can Damage Your Lungs Don t smoke Secondhand smoke, outdoor air pollution,

11 Emergencies & Natural Disasters The smoke wildfires produce can spread for hundreds of miles Hurricanes, tornadoes, or flooding may threaten your family or your home Emergencies & Natural Disasters Volcanoes can spew ash, a type of air pollution, into the air for miles downwind of the eruption Harmful chemicals enter the air when industrial buildings catch fire Lung Healthy Tips Avoid Exposure to Pollutants That Can Damage Your Lungs Don t smoke Secondhand smoke, outdoor air pollution, chemicals in the home and workplace, and radon all can cause or worsen lung disease Avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days 11

Lung Healthy Tips Exercise Aerobic exercise helps improve your lung capacity Breathing exercises can help improve your lung function Why Breathing Exercises Help When you have healthy lungs,

Over time, our lungs lose that springiness and air gets trapped in our lungs Breathing Exercises?

12 Lung Healthy Tips Exercise Aerobic exercise helps improve your lung capacity Breathing exercises can help improve your lung function Why Breathing Exercises Help When you have healthy lungs, breathing is natural and easy you breathe in and out with your diaphragm doing about 80% of the work to fill your lungs with a mixture of oxygen and other gases, and then to send the waste gas out Over time, our lungs lose that springiness and air gets trapped in our lungs Breathing Exercises? Stale air builds up leaving less room for the diaphragm to contract and bring in fresh oxygen The body then starts to use other muscles in the neck, back and chest for breathing This translates into lower oxygen levels If practiced regularly, breathing exercises can help rid the lungs of accumulated stale air, increase oxygen levels and get the diaphragm to return to its job of helping you breathe 12

Deep Breathing Greatly increases lymphatic flow Increases elasticity in the lungs

should practice both exercises about 5 to 10 minutes every day Examples and

take and keeps your airways open longer To practice it, simply breathe in through

13 Deep Breathing Greatly increases lymphatic flow Increases elasticity in the lungs and alveoli Creates better oxygenation in the body Better brain power Ideally, you should practice both exercises about 5 to 10 minutes every day Examples and Demonstration Pursed Lip Breathing This exercise reduces the number of breaths you take and keeps your airways open longer To practice it, simply breathe in through your nose and breathe out at least twice as long through your mouth, with pursed lips 13

relax your neck and shoulders as you retrain your diaphragm to take on the work of helping to fill and empty your

14 Examples and Demonstration Belly Breathing, aka Diaphragmic Breathing Breathing in through your nose, pay attention to how your belly fills up with air Breathe out through your mouth at least 2 3x as long as your inhale Be sure to relax your neck and shoulders as you retrain your diaphragm to take on the work of helping to fill and empty your lungs Neti Pot Wash out your nose regularly Water with a pinch of sea salt or baking soda Add one drop of an essential oil 14

15 Enviro Detox Benefits: Environmental pollutants and toxins can build up in the body, slowing the body s natural cleansing processes. Enviro-Detox is a combination of 13 nutrients selected for their ability to provide ongoing support to the body s organs that may play roles in detoxification: the liver, kidneys, lungs, bowels and skin. Enviro-Detox Many of the herbs in this formula are well-known promoters of the natural blood purification process Enviro-Detox also contains natural immune system supporters to help send toxins on their way as the body begins to release them In addition, fenugreek helps loosen and dissolve intestinal mucus, and marshmallow root helps the body remove this mucus Enviro-Detox Burdock - blood purifier, diuretic, aids skin Dandelion - detoxify liver, gallbladder, aid kidneys Ginger aromatic, liver protection Red clover - anti-fungal, expectorant Yellow dock - blood purifier (liver, kidney s, blood) Sarsaparilla - rehydrate body, anti-microbial, aids liver Echinacea - boosts immune system Milk Thistle liver protection 15

Super Omega-3 EPA The use of anti-inflammatory medication is now the standard in asthma treatment Epidemiologic studies in populations that include omega 3 essential fatty acids show a significant

16 Super Omega-3 EPA The use of anti-inflammatory medication is now the standard in asthma treatment Epidemiologic studies in populations that include omega 3 essential fatty acids show a significant reduction in the risk of asthma, along with improved pulmonary function Lung Support, TCM Benefits Acts as a tonic for the respiratory system Maintains tissue surfaces Supports the lungs and sinuses Helps promote mucous membrane moisture The Chinese call this formula fu lei, which can be translated to mean strengthen the weak and thin. Ayurvedic Bronchial Formula Benefits: Supports the respiratory system Supports bronchial function Nourishes the lungs and bronchi Is a balancing formula to minimize respiratory irritation This formula, developed in concert with Indian Ayurvedic masters with herbs direct from India, provides nutrients necessary for respiratory health and function 16

17 Sinus Support EF Helps to maintain and support nasal passages and supplies nutrients to encourage proper respiratory function Provide practical and safe support for the respiratory system, especially when pollen levels soar Provides nutritional support for respiratory cleansing and tissueprotecting processes Sinus Support EF Burdock, Marshmallow, Bacillus Goldenseal hay fever, colds, anti-microbial Capsicum anti-bacterial, increase circulation Parsley - expectorant, antimicrobial Horehound expectorant, vasodilator Yerba santa- expectorant Bitter orange demulcent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal agent Breathe Deep Essential Oil Benefits: Diffuse at night to soothe and relax Dilute with Carrier or Massage Oil and apply to chest How It Works: Take a deep breath and exhale. This blend will have you breathing deep and clear in no time. Features: Lemon, Orange, Eucalyptus radiata, Spearmint, Cypress, Fir, Ravensara, Tea Tree 17

18 Resources Abdominal Breathing Technique Indoor Environmental Health patient.pdf 18

baby power PROTECT LITTLE LUNGS What makes baby lungs so incredible, and how can we help keep the air safe for our children?

baby power PROTECT LITTLE LUNGS What makes baby lungs so incredible, and how can we help keep the air safe for our children? BABY S FIRST BREATH Consider a baby s lungs: They are miracles of biological