No more Gasping for Air!

Jumping out of the car in front of our new house brought me tears of joy and an overload of O2. The heat and wet of the air slapped my face and clogged my confused lungs with an over-abundance of the life-giving substance. I soon discovered breathing at sea level to be a multi-step process:

1. Suck in
2. Chew
3. Inhale
4. Exhale

Repeat!


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As I familiarized my face with the process and kept practicing, it came more naturally. Now, I have come to appreciate a plethora of the stuff we call air. So, does that make it healthier to live here?

Hmmm, after a little internet investigation, I found an interesting article that says living at altitude actually has benefits. Research, as seen in an article from GO2Altitude blog, found that living at high altitude can reduce the risk of heart conditions...leading to a longer life.

It goes on to tell how beneficial Colorado is, "The top 20 counties with the highest life expectancy . . .were located in Colorado and Utah." So having thin air can help you live longer.Good for you high altitude friends.

My little "tiddlywink" above doesn't cover the whole story, so go check it out yourself and see what other life-altering info they share.

Until next time, Eli