{"id":5105,"date":"2017-02-23T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T18:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/?p=5105"},"modified":"2022-07-25T18:39:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T18:39:30","slug":"5-top-tips-for-a-super-healthy-respiratory-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/articles\/5-top-tips-for-a-super-healthy-respiratory-system\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top Tips for a Super Healthy Respiratory System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center is-style-default bottomBorder3 coblocks-animate\" style=\"min-height:40vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\" data-coblocks-animation=\"fadeIn\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(350deg,rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 7%,rgba(250,242,247,0.77) 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src=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Respiratory_Banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5074\" width=\"952\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Respiratory_Banner.jpg 952w, https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Respiratory_Banner-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Respiratory_Banner-768x327.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><figcaption>5 Top Tips for a Super Healthy Respiratory System<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple act of breathing is something that many of us have the luxury to take for granted. It\u2019s only when we need to stop in mid-activity and gasp for air before we take notice. But the truth is, taking care of our lungs is fundamental to good health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that the average person breathes in and out about 20,000 times a day? It goes without saying that the lungs are one of the most vital and hardest working organs in the body. They never rest, tirelessly toiling away, sucking in oxygen, and releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. But factors like smoking, pollutants, irritants, and changes in lifestyle can impact the health of your respiratory system, preventing the lungs from performing at their peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, you can\u2019t escape the environment, but you can take measures to improve your respiratory system health. Here are five great ways to keep your lungs strong and healthy.<br>Quit Smoking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kicking this dangerous habit is one of the best things you can do to improve the health of your respiratory system. Cigarettes contain thousands of harmful chemicals that put your lungs and your health at serious risk. Over time, smoking can lead to emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you are a smoker, get serious about quitting. You\u2019ll improve your breathing capacity, increase your lung health, and live longer\u2014all great reasons to butt out.<br>Eat a Lung-Friendly Diet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to promoting lung health, make sure to consume a well-balanced diet. Eat foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and limit your intake of processed foods, sugar, and poor quality fats. Adding fresh organic whole foods with an emphasis on more vegetables (most of us could stand to add in more veggies) to your meals will not only improve your respiratory health, but also boost your immune system and help manage your weight.<br>Minimize Your Exposure to Pollutants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are countless pollutants in the air that can compromise your respiratory health system . And while it is impossible to avoid all toxins, there are things you can do to decrease your exposure to them. For example, stay away from highly polluted areas whenever possible. If that is not an option, wear a face mask to help protect your lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improving the quality of your indoor air will also help increase lung health. To do this, use an air purifier. They remove allergens and chemicals, helping you breathe better. Replacing artificial plants with some real ones like ferns, spider plants, peace lilies, bamboo palm, and aloe vera will also help eliminate toxins from your home. Another easy way to get rid of indoor air pollutants is to vacuum regularly.<br>Do Regular Deep Breathing Exercises<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a great way to increase your respiratory health system ? With deep breathing exercises, you can easily strengthen and rejuvenate your lungs. Incorporating deep breathing exercises like yoga into your daily routine will help enhance lung capacity and clear out toxins.<br>Take Cordyceps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cordyceps has gained legendary status for its immune boosting and energy enhancing capabilities. Used for thousands of years in China, this adaptogenic herb is treasured for its diverse health benefits, including its ability to promote optimal respiratory functioning and protect against lung disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its antioxidants have anti-aging health benefits and slows down cellular damage. Its immune supportive activity increases the number of T-helper cells that fight off infection, by helping to support lung health.This helps reduce the susceptibility of our respiratory system to viral and bacterial attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, the anti-inflammatory properties of cordyceps has been shown to relax the bronchial walls and increase oxygen intake. This is true whether you have a respiratory system illness like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchitis, or if you are an athlete wanting to up your game. If you want to give your respiratory system the nutritional edge, add this superfood to your daily regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/drcarr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5106\"\/><figcaption>Dr. Melissa Carr, Dr. TCM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Melissa Carr Dr. Melissa Carr is a registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. In practice since 2001, Dr. Carr has a passion for sharing health information. She has been a nutrition instructor and a health consultant, lecturer, and writer for 24 Hours Vancouver newspaper, Fraser Health Authority, UBC, and the David Suzuki Foundation, amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.activetcm.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>http:\/\/www.activetcm.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-coblocks-dynamic-separator is-style-line\" style=\"height:50px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The simple act of breathing is something that many of us have the luxury to take for granted. It\u2019s only when we need to stop in mid-activity and gasp for air before we take notice. But the truth is, taking care of our lungs is fundamental to good health. Did you know that the average&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/articles\/5-top-tips-for-a-super-healthy-respiratory-system\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Top Tips for a Super Healthy Respiratory System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5074,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5105"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5105\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5127,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5105\/revisions\/5127"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mitsuwahealth.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}