Because the optimum health of your lungs and overall respiratory system is extremely important in this pandemic, here are some natural fruit and drink recipes to detoxify your lungs and keep them free of toxins.
An article last updated on April 16th, 2020 on m.timesofindia.com outlines these foods as essential to your diet and lifestyle to kick toxins out of your lungs.
1. Turmeric: Daily consumption of turmeric, which contains a compound called circumin helps in cleansing the lungs naturally and in detoxification of the body, which further helps in strengthening the immunity. You can eat raw turmeric or can use the powdered form with milk or add a pinch to your herbal concoctions to keep diseases at bay.
2. Green Tea: Loaded with the goodness of polyphenols, green tea has anti-inflammatory properties that may help in reducing inflammation in the lungs. According to an article on medicalnewstoday.com, a recent study involving more than 1,000 adults in Korea reported that people who drank at least 2 cups of green tea per day had better lung function than those who drank none.
3. Peppermint tea: Mint is an age-old remedy to treat respiratory issues. Many civilizations used mint for its medicinal benefits. A hot peppermint tea can cure your sore throat by breaking up the mucus deposition and inflammation caused due to lung infections and pneumonia.
4. Ginger: Used to cure cough and cold, ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which helps in removing toxins from the respiratory tract. It contains many vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, beta-carotene and zinc. As per a few studies, certain extracts of ginger are also known to kill lung cancer cells. The best way to strengthen immunity and fight seasonal flu and infections is by simply going for a healthy ginger tea.
5. Honey: Honey is known for its antibacterial properties that help in reducing the discomfort caused due to respiratory issues. According to a research conducted by the suggests that honey has antiviral and antibacterial properties, the study found that a single dose of honey given 30 minutes before bedtime provided relief from cough and helped in treating the sleep difficulty.
6. Garlic: Garlic contains a compound called allicin, which acts as a powerful antibiotic agent and helps overcome respiratory infections that clog our lungs and leads to breathlessness and congestion. It also helps reduce inflammation, improves asthma and reduces the risk of lung cancer.
