Poplar’s Blog
Your source for breathing, exercise and healthy living tips.
Meet Dr. Holly Smith
Dr. Holly Smith began her journey with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2015 while actively working as a registered psychologist in a private practice on Vancouver Island. Since then, she has become an advocate and supporter of those living with chronic lung conditions. Learn more about Dr. Smith’s inspiring story here.
The Wonders of Walking in Nature
Explore the wonders of walking in nature! The benefits will have you heading back outside for more and smiling ear to ear.
Walk to the Rhythm of your Breath
Walking is a wonderful exercise! Try these breathing techniques to help you relax and pace yourself. Get outside with a friend and enjoy the simple pleasures of walking and breathing.
Unveiling the Hidden Magic: The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering
Unveiling the Hidden Magic: The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering. When you declutter, you clear the mental fog, find liberation, and cultivate mindfulness.
Say Goodbye to Mold: Fun and Safe Ways to Kick Mold Out of Your Home
Say Goodbye to Mold: Fun and Safe Ways to Kick Mold Out of Your Home. Spring cleaning for easy breathing! 5 tips to remove mold in your home.
Uniting Against Tuberculosis: Observing World TB Day on March 24th
Uniting Against Tuberculosis: Observing World TB Day on March 24th
Five Effective Strategies for Reducing Spring Lung Triggers
Five Effective Strategies for Reducing Spring Lung Triggers. Improve your respiratory health this spring so that you can enjoy the season to it’s fullest!
Vax Facts: Why Should I Roll Up My Sleeve?
Vaccination Information. Reasons you should roll up your sleeve time and again. Keep your immune system ready to go! Learn how to protect yourself against respiratory illnesses.
Getting to the Heart of it: The Amazing Heart-Lung Duo!
Our heart and lungs are an amazing duo! Learn how they work together to keep you alive and moving! Let’s breathe with heart this month as we learn about our incredible anatomy.
Reducing Exacerbations: A Path to Respiratory Wellness
Avoiding exacerbations is crucial to good respiratory health. Avoiding exacerbations can help you maintain lung function, stay out of hospital, and lead to long term stability. Let us motivate you to keep your lungs healthy and stay exacerbation free!
Life Coaching: Enhance Your Journey to Better Breathing
Life Coaching can enhance your journey to better breathing! Learn how a Life Coach can help you achieve your goals and breathe easy.
Identify and Avoid Your Holiday Triggers
Identify and Avoid Your Holiday Triggers so that you can enjoy time with family and friends without having a lung flare up or exacerbation.
Take Action to Prevent Radon Buildup in Your Home
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It is present in every home in Canada. It’s time to take action against radon buildup in your home!
World COPD Day
Join us November 9 as we explore exercise as medicine for effective COPD management. A World COPD Day Webinar by BC Lung.
Happy Respiratory Therapy Week!
Happy RT Week to all of the incredible Respiratory Therapists working hard to provide such amazing care each day. Thank you for all that you do.
Chat & Chew with Danielle, Life Coach
Let’s Chat & Chew together! Join Danielle for a guided conversation about Life Coaching and how it can help those living with chronic lung conditions.
Blazing a New Trail at the BCSRT!
Jenna and Tina share their journey at the 2023 BCSRT Roadshow.
Pulmonary Fibrosis (ILD) Patient Forum
Come on out to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Forum, Friday Sept 29th from 9-2. Pre-registration is required.
The September Asthma Spike.
The September Asthma Spike! Be aware and prepare.