If you have low oxygen levels you are dying.

Denial is not effective treatment for low oxygen levels.  Even if you “feel okay”.

Oxygen hitches a ride on your red blood cells in order to travel around your body.  If your oxygen level is too low (below 92%) the oxygen molecules can’t make the leap.  The pressure is too low.

When your oxygen level is below 92%, the oxygen that is in your blood cruises around in your circulation but the pressure isn’t high enough for it to actually get where it is needed.

Want to improve low oxygen levels?

First

Always keep your oxygen level above 92%, while sitting, standing, stair climbing, cleaning, bathing, sleeping.  It’s also a good idea to use oxygen whenever you feel “out of sorts”.

Second

Get exercise, or at least as much activity as possible with plenty of oxygen everyday.

When you aren’t exercising, make sure you use as little oxygen as possible without neglecting your oxygen needs.  The flow through your nose is very irritating, and should be kept at a minimum.

Note: If you are a carbon dioxide (CO2) retainer, your doctor has already advised you to keep your oxygen level low.

However, you still need 92% oxygen saturation and it is up to you to make sure you are not having low oxygen levels without causing harm by using too much.  Make sure your doctor works with you to address this issue.

No need to worry about too much home oxygen use unless your doctor has advised you of this issue.  I will be getting into more detail on this subject in future blog posts.

You may quickly regain your ability to efficiently use oxygen, especially while you are at rest.  Though if you have just been discharged from the hospital, be patient with yourself.

Watch for low oxygen levels:

• while sleeping
• when exerting yourself
• with bathing
• caused by breath holding

Tension causes shallow breathing and breath holding.  Spending time in quiet stillness, practicing relaxing is very helpful to “learn” your way out of this bad habit.

Breath building efforts are worthwhile!

You must first relax and release tension before your lungs will be able to expand more fully.

Do what you can on your own.  If you aren’t feeling great, get some help.  Improving your lung function will improve the quality and length of your life.

I like the Optimal Breathing Guy.  Check out the Free Breathing Test in the left hand side bar on the site.

I learned a lot myself from taking that test!  Like I better not let MY exercise and relaxation practice slide.  We can all get caught up in life, but your well being requires that you nurture yourself.

Improve your lung function,

improve your oxygen level,

improve your health;

it’s a snowball effect that FEELS GREAT!

Live your best life!

Many blessings,

Carrie

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PPS– Remember everyday:

1. Relax and Release tension
2. Take deeep breaths
3. Be active in a way that adds joy to your life

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