This is a very quick follow up to our more detailed article on how to improve your lung capacity. I had so many questions since we published the detailed article and video and I could sense that people were overwhelmed and a bit confused as to what to do first. I decided to simplify the information in an easy to read info-graphic with along with great visuals to help you grasp the concepts of what I was trying to explain. It is important to know that your lung function cannot be improved once it’s gone. Your lung capacity however, can be controlled and improved but you must start now and never stop looking after it. Breathing feeds oxygen to every cell in the body. Without sufficient oxygen, people are more prone to health problems, including respiratory illnesses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and even heart disease. With the current health crisis with the Coronavirus this is a great concern to many people. I hope this info-graphic helps you to make some progress with your lung health.

With the Coronavirus sweeping through the world, we need to be investing in our health and wellness by eating good nutrition and exercise more than ever. In particular those of us who have heart disease or a history of heart problems as you may have a harder time fighting off viruses. Viral infections put added stress on your body which can affect your heart rate, blood pressure, and overall heart function, and raise your odds of having a heart attack. Heart disease is one the leading causes of death globally and in Australia it is the single leading cause of death. (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2018). In previous articles we have looked at the role of exercise (see best exercise for heart health) so today we wanted to take a closer look at the role of nutrition for providing a strong heart using this easy to read info-graphic.

The past few weeks I have had several emails asking me questions relating to breathing and what are the best ways to improve lung capacity? I think people have become more aware of the importance of a healthy respiratory system with all the Coronavirus information spoken about on the news these past few months. Just like our heart we often don’t consider the important role our vital organs play in keeping us strong and well. It's not until we experience problems breathing that we take notice of our lung function. But the truth is, like the rest of our body, our lungs need daily care and attention. In this article I am going to share with you many interesting facts you may not know about breathing and lung capacity, but more importantly how you can improve it.