Jenna Fletcher

Coopersburg

Health and wellness writer, parenting writer, food writer and enthusiast @ https://t.co/opS3dxLb5F. Bylines: MNT, HuffPost, Scary Mommy, Today’s Parent

Articles

Theater Review: Mikki Gillette’s Double Feature Invites You Into Her Humorous and Urgent Worlds

1 week ago | portlandmercury.com | Jenna Fletcher

All art, at its best, gives us the ability to transport ourselves and see the world from a new vantage point. The trouble is that sometimes the views we have access to are limited by the privilege of only certain voices being shared. Enter the rare opportunity of Tears and Glitter and Mimetic Desire, two plays by award-winning playwright Mikki Gillette.
Mercury Music Picks Does it Again with New Sounds From Portland and Berlin

1 month ago | portlandmercury.com | our Spotify |Jenna Fletcher

As I’m writing this, I’m still buzzing after seeing Lambrini Girls at Mississippi Studios on Sunday. Their politics are abolitionist, their energy was off the charts, and they cajoled concert goers into building a human pyramid with ten people that the rest of the audience then started a circle pit around. It was one of those shows that makes us remember why we see live music, why we make art: It’s for community.
Can Food Cause More Mucus in COPD?

1 month ago | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher |Jared Meacham

Eating can worsen COPD symptoms, but it’s unclear if any one food causes more mucus to build up. Here are ways to overcome this frustrating part of the condition. Some foods and lack of hydration can thicken mucus, but foods do not directly cause more mucus in COPD. Several factors related to eating, though, can cause your body to create more mucus in response. Avoiding some of these triggers, such as food allergens and eating quickly, can help prevent more mucus from developing.
Theater Review: 'The Brothers Size' Breaks the Fourth Wall, But Should It?

2 months ago | portlandmercury.com | Jenna Fletcher

With a bracing musical elegy, the three actors of The Brothers Size enter the Armoryâ€™s main stage, each announcing his own entrance and joining in song to build a rhythmic performance, invoking traditions of oral storytelling, old negro spirituals, and the echoed songs of a chain gang. "This road is hard, this road is hard and rough," the trio sing, as the lights rise on a stunning set.
COPD and Climate Change: What to Know

Mar 5, 2025 | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher

Climate change is linked to adverse weather events that can negatively affect respiratory health. Learn how to keep yourself healthier in a changing climate. Climate change has a big impact on the weather around you. The weather can affect your health and make conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse. Climate change contributes to extreme weather conditions that can cause heat waves, floods, and wildfires.
Is It Safe to Use Candles in the Same Room as Oxygen?

Feb 27, 2025 | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher

Candles can add a cozy glow or pleasing fragrance to a room, but you should not burn candles when using your oxygen. There may be alternatives that work better for you. Candles are a popular way to add soft light and fragrance to your home. This can make your environment feel cozy, but candles may not be the safest way to give you that cozy glow and scent if you use oxygen. That’s because concentrated oxygen is very flammable.
What to Know About Lung Transplant Surgery for COPD

Feb 25, 2025 | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher

Lung transplants are a last resort treatment option if you have end stage COPD and no other treatment options left. Even after agreeing to a transplant, you may have to wait a long time for a suitable donated set of lungs. If you’re discussing a lung transplant with your doctor, there are several things to keep in mind. Not everyone is eligible for a lung transplant. You’ll also need to discuss potential risks, costs, your overall health, and how long it may take to get a donated lung.
Ankylosing spondylitis and osteoporosis: What to know

Feb 24, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Jenna Fletcher

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis. Some lifestyle changes may help delay or prevent its development. AS is a chronic, inflammatory condition that causes stiff, painful joints, often in the lower back. In more advanced cases, it can lead to fusing joints and reduced mobility. AS is also associated with reduced bone mineral density, which can increase a person’s chances of a fracture or break.
Are You Using Your Nebulizer Correctly?

Feb 11, 2025 | bezzycopd.com | Jenna Fletcher

Nebulizers can make a big difference in managing your COPD symptoms, but only if you use them correctly. Here’s a guide to using one. When you use your nebulizer correctly, you should notice some symptom relief. If you don’t, you may want to talk with your doctor about changing your dosage or check to make sure you are using the nebulizer the right way.
Purpose, procedure, and more

Feb 9, 2025 | medicalnewstoday.com | Jenna Fletcher

Cryotherapy for cervical cancer is a medical procedure that involves using freezing gas to kill precancerous cells in the cervix. The body can then regenerate healthy cells. Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery or cryo, can help treat several different conditions. A doctor may recommend the technique if a person has precancerous cells in their cervix. It may help prevent the development of cervical cancer.