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Ironman Cairns with supplementary oxygen – Pre Race!
So much went into this race in terms of preparation, training and recovery I couldn’t fit everything into one article. Welcome to part 1! Ironman is tough, whether you have lung disease or not! Putting your body through a 3.8k (2.4m) swim, 180k (112m) cycle and a 42.2k (26m) run is an extreme challenge. Doing … Continued
KETOGENIC DIET FOR COPD – THE FACTS!
After nearly three years of using a KD (ketogenic diet) to help manage my COPD I feel I’m fairly well qualified to talk about how this diet affects my COPD. Over this time, I have had many blood tests and pulmonary function test while monitoring the effects it’s had on my disease. At the … Continued
Why another Ironman
Seven years ago, I completed my first Ironman after being diagnosed with stage 4 COPD. This race changed the way I thought about my disease. My motto of “Never Let Your Disease Define You” was born from that race. Two years later I went on to complete two more Ironman events. Since my last … Continued
Partners for Life!
If you’re one of the tens of millions of COPD patients around the world, I have a question for you. Do you consider your doctor, your partner for life? I was recently invited to talk to health care professionals about COPD and how patients and doctors could have a more cohesive relationship. Sure, some … Continued
What are the chances of HVMN Ketone ester coming down from it’s astronomical price ? Dangling a substance that is impossible for most of us to buy , while telling us how bloody marvelous it is , is not helpful !
I know the feeling John. If you listen to my podcast with Brianna Stubbs she talks about getting the price down as their major goal.
Hi. My name is Carl Cohen. I was diagnosed with COPD (emphysema) in 2004. Since then I have done everything in my power to remain active at a high level that is possible for me. I hike, bicycle, some weights, and a little swimming. First thank you for this great site and wonderful information. Diet is a major challenge for me and I wonder if you would communicate some specifics about what to look for and what foods are considered healthy fats, what are good proteins and acceptable carbs. Thank you so much for all your help, Carl
Hi Carl. I would recommended using a dietician experienced in ketogenic diets. Have a look a this site, it is a great resource -https://www.ketonutrition.org/