3 steps to breathe healthy

1. 3 steps to breathe healthy

2. When an accident occurs, to ensure whether someone is alive or not, the first thing that is tested is whether they are breathing, then their heartbeat and pulse are checked. That is indeed how essential breathing is to the functioning of the human body. Sadly, though, the environment around us, especially in urban areas, is not conducive for the healthy functioning of our lungs.

3. Almost 50% of Indians are currently suffering from breathing problems. These problems have arisen due to a lot of factors like-increased pollution levels, smoking etc. Diseases like Asthma, COPD, sinus, bronchitis, have been on the rise. All this makes it imperative that you become aware of and practise the right form of breathing correctly. This can actually remove most of your problems Here's a list of things that you can practice to ensure a healthy breathing life.

4. You may not be aware but practising certain breathing exercises regularly can make a difference to your general health. Follow these tips – • Breathing in through your nose and breathing out slowly from your mouth can help you remove impurities entering your system. You should never breathe out quickly.This exercise can be practiced regularly whenever you feel a shortness of breath. • Learning to cough properly - A lot of times a great amount of mucus is stuck deep in your lungs which makes it difficult for you to breathe. It is important you loosen your muscles and take out all the extra mucus from your lungs. • Belly breathing - This is a way to calm yourself whenever you feel shortness of breath. By keeping one hand on your nose and the other on the belly, you can easily do this exercise, all you have to ensure is that when you are breathing in, your stomach pushes forward and then gently push your belly when breathing out to take maximum air out. 1) Breathing exercises

5. Apart from these breathing exercises, following a proper diet. People suffering from asthma should follow basic guidelines on diet to ensure that their breathing problems are not aggravated. • Vitamin D - It is usually seen that Asthma patients are deficient in Vitamin D. Therefore to replenish the levels of this vitamin the diet should contain more eggs, fish, mushrooms and milk products. Soaking up some sunlight can also increase Vitamin D levels. • Fruits and Vegetables - Green, leafy vegetables and fruits contain lots of Vitamin C and E.Eating these can go a long way in ensuring less irritation and swelling in your throats. 2) Diet

6. Ginger juice mixed with honey and warm water can work wonders. Massaging with hot mustard oil also help you breathe better. All our small and niggling health problems can be solved in over time by making small changes in our lifestyles. These respiratory tips can go a long way in keeping your breathing healthy. 3) Home Remedies THANK YOU

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