FEBRUARY 2021 We BeLUNG Together! Marc My Words: Give Your Lungs Some Love A Letter from the President & CEO The month of love has finally arrived! Valentine's Day can be a wonderful time to celebrate the love you have for your significant other, family members, and friends. But Valentine's Day should not just be about showing how much you care for others. It should be about caring for yourself too. Here at Breathe SoCal, we believe that caring for yourself means caring for your body – especially your lungs! Our lungs are responsible for converting oxygen to carbon dioxide and passing it through our bloodstream to other organs and tissues, keeping us alive. But this process is precarious and many factors can impede its function. So why not give your lungs the love they deserve this month and take them out for Valentine's Day? We're not suggesting you buy your lungs a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses (although, you should go for it if that's your thing). But, there are many activities that you can take part in to give your lungs some tender loving care, such as aerobic exercise or refining your breathing technique. Loving your lungs also involves learning about them! Read below to hear about the biology behind one of the most common lung diseases – asthma – and RSVP for our February Lung Power webinars to learn about how you can better manage your (or your child's) asthma. For more simple lung health tips and tricks that you can adopt to give your lungs some Valentine's Day love, visit us at BreatheSoCal.org and follow us on social media @BreatheSoCal, and me @mcarrel. In Health, Marc Carrel President & CEO So... what exactly is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes breathing problems. It inflames, narrows, and creates excessive mucus (slimy and slippery fluid) in your bronchial tubes, which are the airways that let air in and out of your lungs. Read more below to learn about what asthma looks like in your lungs, what causes asthma, and best asthma management practices! Read More about asthma here! Power Up! Check out some of our favorite programs for keeping your home energy clean and reliable. The benefits of rooftop solar, without the hassle Clean Power Alliance’s Power Share program can help you save 20% on your electric bill, while supporting local solar energy! You will benefit from local renewable energy while helping lead the way to cleaner air and a greener future. [...] Read more cleanpoweralliance.org A free battery solution to keep critical care customers safe Income-qualified customers of SoCal Edison who depend on life-support medical equipment and live in a high fire risk area may be eligible to receive a free backup battery and solar panel during emergencies. [...] Read more energized.edison.com Share the Love This February Roses are red. Violets are blue. Chocolates only last a day. What’s a gift-giver to do? Need a last-minute, yet thoughtful gift for your special someone for Valentine’s Day? Not to worry – you still have time to send a little love their way. Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day by making a purposeful donation in their honor that helps provide good health and clean air to current and future generations. There’s no fuss and no long lines. Simply choose the amount you’d like to give and a little bit of love will be sent their way.  For making a meaningful gift of $100 or more, you will receive two eco-friendly face masks with filters to wear on your next date out. For a meaningful gift of $500 or more, we’ll also send you two t-shirts that say “We BeLUNG Together” and include the Breathe SoCal logo. Honor Your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day Don't be a stranger, stay in touch. Here's how: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Breathe Southern California | 5858 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Customer Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!