Smoking is harmful to your lungs, and can also affect the overall health of you.
It is not widely known that former smokers can have healthy lungs once again. You can improve your health and clean your lungs by using the methods listed below. Start today!
Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is the first step in repairing your lungs. You’ll feel the benefits immediately. States that after quitting smoking for 20 minutes, your blood pressure, pulse, and circulation will improve.
In just one week, your lungs will begin to repair the cilia or hair-like projections which remove mucus from your lungs. This will improve your breathing as the inflammation in your lung tissue is reduced. This is the time when cravings are at their worst.
Do not surrender! Benefits continue to accrue the longer you remain away.
- Stroke and cervical cancer equal 5 years of non-smoking
- Now half as likely to develop lung cancer in 10 years
- Same heart disease risk after 15 years as non-smokers
Avoid Smokers
After you have stopped smoking, it is important to remove yourself completely from any smoking environments. To reduce the chance of secondhand smoke and the temptation to start smoking again, it’s best to avoid other smokers.
Smokers often have family and friends who smoke. You don’t have to break up important relationships to ask people not to smoke in your presence and to encourage them to stop smoking.
Keep your space clean
To maintain good lung health, it is important to keep your home and workplace clean. Keep your home and office clean. Dust shelves, clean objects and carpets. Clean air vents and fans regularly. These are the areas where you spend most of your day.
Your air must be as clean as you can. Add some plants in your office and home cleaning routine! Plants exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide and other pollutants. Aloe Vera is one of the best plants for improving air quality.
Healthy Dieting
A healthy diet can help you improve your health. Eating right can have a dramatic impact on your lungs’ health! You should consume certain foods and products more frequently if you want to improve lung health.
Say no to:
- Fast Food
- Meats & Processed Foods
- Dairy Products
- Frozen Convenience Foods
- Sweets and Candies
- Caffeine
Say yes to:
- Bromelain is a compound found in pineapples that reduces inflammation.
- Citrus fruits, including blueberries, limes and lemons, as well as oranges and blackberries
- Leafy greens such as broccoli, spinach, kale and arugula.
- Fresh meats, fish and seafood
- Oxygenation is enhanced by foods high in chlorophyll such as celery, grapes, parsley, wheatgrass, asparagus and sprouts.
Exercise
Get your respiratory system and body back in shape with a regular workout! The best lung exercises include:
- Biking, walking, jogging or cycling
- Swimming
- Strength Training
- Yoga
Breathing Exercises
Don’t forget breathing exercises, even though physical exercise is great for your lungs! Purse lip breathing and diaphragmatic breaths are the best for improving your lungs’ health.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises strengthen your diaphragm and reduce oxygen demand.
Meditation is a great way to relax.
Nicotine withdrawal can be stressful. Relaxation is key! Meditation can calm you down and improve your attitude. It also helps develop mindfulness.
Massages can help improve your breathing by focusing on the breath, relaxing muscles and calming emotions. Treat yourself! Your lungs will be grateful.
Talk to your doctor or nutritionist if you have any questions about your lungs. You’ll improve your health faster if you start seeking help early and make changes.
