Poplar’s Blog
Your source for breathing, exercise and healthy living tips.

Water Blogged: Hydration and Lung Health
Proper hydration is a key component of lung health, supporting everything from mucus clearance to immune function. By staying hydrated, we can help protect our lungs, reduce the risk of respiratory issues, and maintain overall health.

Summer Travel Tips: Energy Conservation and Breathing Techniques
Summer Travel Tips: Energy Conservation and Breathing Techniques.
Let’s get you planning ahead for smooth sailing, as we share easy breathing techniques, and energy conservation tips to let you embrace the joys of summer!

Are you Scleroderma Aware?
Are you Scleroderma aware? Scleroderma is a condition that can leave you breathless. Diagnosis and treatment are crucial. Learn more in our scleroderma awareness blog.

Five Fabulous Mucous Clearance Techniques
Five Fabulous Mucous Clearance Techniques for Bronchiectasis and Chronic Lung Conditions.

Staying Cool when Summer Heats Up
Health Effects of Extreme Heat on those with Chronic Lung Conditions and Tips to Stay Cool.

Preparing for Forest Fire Smoke and Fire Evacuations: A Guide for Those with Chronic Lung Conditions
Preparing for forest fire smoke and fire evacuations. A guide for those living with chronic lung conditions.

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.

Community Spotlight: Meet Barb!
We are happy to introduce to you one of our Fitness Club members, Barb. Barb leads a very active and full lifestyle. She lives with emphysema and uses oxygen but she doesn’t let that slow her down!

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!