How to Remove Pollutants from the Lungs

The lungs are one of the biggest organs in your body. They are vital organs of the respiratory system, which brings in and processes rich oxygen, removes carbon dioxide and filters out harmful particles. Millions of people worldwide suffer from some type of lung disease. Many of these lung diseases are due to pollutants such as air pollution, cigarette smoking, smog, and bacterial pollutants. The accumulation of these pollutants over time can cause serious lung ailments such as lung cancer. One way of removing pollutants from your lungs is by detoxification.

Things You'll Need

• Thyme leaf capsules
• Garlic capsules
• Mullein herb capsules

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Instructions

• 1

  Quit smoking and stay away from second hand smoke. Tobacco contains nicotine which can pollute your lungs and cause all sorts of respiratory diseases. Consult your physician if you find it difficult to quit. He may recommend products that help you stop smoking. In addition, always carry with you a clean surgical mask, so you can wear it when you cannot avoid entering places where there is second-hand smoke.

• 2

  Consume thyme leaf supplements to help clean your lungs. Thymol is the active ingredient of this potent herb. It acts by relaxing your bronchial tubes while disinfecting your air passages. The safe and recommended dosage for thyme leaf is two 425 mg capsules a day.

• 3

  Take a garlic supplement every day. Allicin is the active ingredient of garlic. It potently detoxifies and heals lung problems such as colds and flu while helping your lungs eliminate bacteria and other pollutants. The recommended dosage for garlic is one 500 mg tablet once a day, preferably with food. You can also garnish your food with plenty of garlic for added benefit.

• 4

  Take one 290 mg mullein herb capsule every day. Mullein herb includes cough-suppressant and expectorant substances which can help clean your lungs of pollutants.

• 5

  Do yoga deep breathing exercises every day. Yoga breathing exercises can help aid in relaxation while strengthening your lungs and bringing them rich oxygen. Sit in a quiet place with your back straight and slowly breathe in and count to five slowly. Hold for four counts and breath our for seven counts. Do this for 10 minutes twice a day. Also, see resource section below for more yoga breathing example videos.