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Lung scarring - what is it and what can you do about it?

Lung scarring - what is it and what can you do about it?

Normally, lung tissue is thin and lacy but when fibrosis occurs, it’s like any scars on our body, there is a thickening of the tissue and a reduction in flexibility.  This means when breathe, inhaling and exhaling, it’s harder for the tissue to expand and contract leading to less oxygen in our bl...
What on earth is PM2.5?

What on earth is PM2.5?

My immediate reaction to PM2.5 exposure, is to sneeze, in fact, even as I fly through the smog layer, into Beijing airport, my nose starts to twitch.  But, scientific research shows that extended exposure to PM2.5 is far more serious than a few sneezes.  For every 10ug/m3 increase in PM 2.5, ther...
Can we improve our lung function?

Can we improve our lung function?

Let’s start by saying, we don’t want to sound judgemental - sometimes we eat the wrong foods, pick up unhealthy habits and don’t exercise enough – we know, we’ve been there!  What we do want to say, is that our bodies are amazing and with the right support (medical and other) generally, we can im...
What happens when lungs go wrong?

What happens when lungs go wrong?

We understand at Zestt Wellness, from personal experience, that lung diseases can be incredibly difficult to live with.  There are numerous medical treatments for such diseases, and we urge you to work closely with your doctor and wider medical team to get treatment which works for you.