There’s a lot being said in the health industry today about cleansing and detoxing. For many who sell these types of detox products, they say it is one way to keep a healthy body in working order. Usually, the detox and cleanse products that we are familiar with are for your digestive system, but there are also natural ways to cleanse your lungs. They are one of the most important organs in the body because they are our system for taking in and releasing air. So is it possible, at home, to do your own lung cleansing?
Here are 5 natural ways to purify your lungs:
1. Deep Breathing
Deep breathing exercises are one way to cleanse and purify your lungs. It is a simple exercise of taking in as much air as you can, you should see your stomach expand, then releasing the air slowly as your abdomen shrinks inward. Doing this exercise on a regular basis is a way to keep your lungs strong and to make sure that you are breathing properly. Our everyday breathing may not appear this drastic, but it should resemble this exercise by taking in air enough for the stomach to expand and then a slow release of that air.
2. Get Rid of Household Toxins
Another way to protect the health of your lungs is to get rid of anything toxic in your home, such as cleaning products and sprays. Many fragrance sprays hold a lot of toxins within them as well, so be careful, do your research, and read the labels. Do your best to invest in natural cleaning and home maintenance products. Your lungs will thank you.
3. Add Toxin Removing Plants to Your Home
Yes, there are actually some plants that do help to remove toxins from the air. Combined with air purifiers, this is a great effective way to keep toxins out of your lungs. There are a few specific houseplants that will help clean the air inside your home; Peace Lily, English Ivy, the Bamboo Palm, and eucalyptus, to name just a few.
4. Exercise Regularly
Exercising on a regular basis is another way to help clean and purify your lungs. A 15 minute walk every day will assist in cleaning your lungs because whenever you move your body at a medium to fast pace, you must breathe properly if you’re going to keep it up. Exercising includes proper breathing techniques, whether it be walking, running, playing tennis, yoga, bike riding, etc. Your lungs are always involved.
5. Drink Plenty of Water
I know we hear this phrase a lot, “drink plenty of water”, but we hear it a lot because water is one of our life lines, without it, our health struggles to maintain itself. You can do without eating, longer than you can go without water. It is that important. It is found through research that water helps to cleanse the lungs by keeping the blood flowing smoothly to and from the lungs. Also, drinking plenty of water keeps the mucous from building up in and around the lung area. So make water a daily part of your health and detoxing plan.