How to Detox Your Lungs Naturally

Keeping yourself detoxified is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Your lungs are some of your most important organs, and most human beings can live for mere minutes without air. Therefore, it is important to keep your lungs healthy to ensure that they can perform at their best throughout your life. Although you have little control over the air you breathe, you can take steps to detox your lungs using verified methods that are backed up by science, and unverified methods rooted in naturopathic healing and folk medicine 1.Cook with oregano to reduce inflammation and congestion. Oregano's primary benefits are due to its carvacrol and rosmarinic acid content. Both compounds are natural decongestants and histamine reducers that have direct, positive benefits on the respiratory tract and nasal passage airflow.[1] * The volatile oils in oregano, thymol and carvacol, have shown to inhibit growth of bacteria like staphylococcus aureus and pseudomonas aeruginosa. * Oregano can be used in cooking in its dried or fresh forms. * A few drops of oregano oil in milk or juice can be taken once a day for as long as you want to receive health benefits. 2.Inhale lobelia to relax your lungs and break up congestion. Lobelia contains an alkaloid known as lobeline, which thins mucus and breaks up congestion.[2] * Additionally, lobelia stimulates the adrenal glands to release epinephrine, relaxing the airways and allowing for easier breathing. * Also, because lobelia helps to relax smooth muscles, it is included in many cough and cold remedies. * Extracts of lobelia inflata contain lobeline, which showed positive effects in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tumor cells. * You may add 5-10 leaves of lobelia and vaporize them for inhalation. Inhale the vapors for 10 minutes each day, morning and evening. 3.Steam treat yourself with eucalyptus to take advantage of its expectorant properties. Eucalyptus is a common ingredient in cough lozenges and syrups and its effectiveness is due to an expectorant compound called cineole, which can ease a cough, fight congestion, and soothe irritated sinus passages. * As an added bonus, because eucalyptus contains antioxidants, it supports the immune system during a cold or other illness. * You may add a few drops of eucalyptus oil into hot water and do a steam inhalation for 15 minutes each day to cleanse the lungs.[3] 4.Take mullein to clear mucus and cleanse the bronchial tubes. Both the flowers and the leaves of the mullein plant are used to make an herbal extract that helps strengthen the lungs. * Mullein is used by herbal practitioners to clear excess mucus from the lungs, cleanse the bronchial tubes, and reduce inflammation present in the respiratory tract. * You can make a tea can from one teaspoon of the dried herb and one cup of boiled water.[4] * Alternatively, you can take a tincture form of this herb. 5.Use peppermint to soothe your respiratory muscles. Peppermint and peppermint oil contain menthol, a soothing ingredient known to relax the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract and promote free breathing. * Paired with the antihistamine effect of peppermint, menthol is a fantastic decongestant.[5] * Many people use therapeutic chest balms and other inhalants that contain menthol to help break up congestion. * Additionally, peppermint is an antioxidant and fights harmful organisms. * You may chew on 3-5 peppermint leaves each day to enjoy its anti-histaminic benefits. 6.Drink an infusion of elecampane to reap its soothing and expectorant benefits. The root of the elecampane plant helps kill harmful bacteria, lessens coughs, and expels excess mucus.[6] * Elecampane contains inulin, a phytochemical that coats and soothes the lining of the bronchial passages and acts as an expectorant in the body. * In the respiratory system, it gradually relieves any fever that might be present while battling infection and maximizing the excretion of toxins through perspiration. * If you have a tickling cough or bronchitis, elecampane may be able to help. * Because of its action on excess mucus and toxins in the respiratory tract, it is often helpful with emphysema, asthma, bronchial asthma, and tuberculosis. * You can use one teaspoon of herb per cup of water in an infusion, or one-half to one teaspoon of tincture, three times a day for about 3 months. 7.Take hot showers to clear your lungs. Taking a shower with hot water for twenty minutes can be really helpful in clearing out your lungs. * If you can sit in a sauna, the hot air will be even more effective in clearing your lungs. * It is very important to allow your body to get rid of toxins through sweating. * A sauna or hot water increases the secretion of sweat, and helps the lungs rid themselves of toxic substances. 8.Stop smoking to protect your lungs from toxins. Smoking tobacco is a great way to introduce a variety of toxins directly into your lungs. * Tobacco smoke, nicotine, and the variety of other unhealthy substances found in cigarettes wreak havoc on your respiratory tract. * In addition to lowering your lung capacity, smoking puts you at risk for cancer and other long-term health complications. 9.Stay away from common toxic products. Eliminate household toxins that are part of detergents, cleansers, bleaches, and chemically scented air fresheners that have strong fragrances and might harm the lungs. * Pesticides must go as well, and there are alternatives that aren't toxic for humans. * All toxic commercial pesticides emit caustic gases or vapors that irritate the lungs. * Simply get some nice indoor plants that add life to your dwelling while removing toxins. 1.Drink sage tea to dispel lung disorders. Sage’s textured leaves give off a heady aroma, which arises from sage’s essential oils. These oils are the source of the many benefits of sage tea for lung problems and common respiratory ailments. * Sage tea is a traditional treatment for sore throats and coughs. * The rich aromatic properties arising from sage’s volatile oils of thujone, camphor, terpene and salvene can be put to use by inhaling sage tea’s vapors to dispel lung disorders and sinusitis. * Alternatively, brew a strong pot of sage tea and place it into a bowl or a vaporizer. * Inhale the vapors for about 5-10 minutes 2-3 times a day, or for as long as you wish, since it is healthy and perfectly safe. 2.Eat boiled plantain leaf to soothe irritated mucous membranes. With fruit that is similar in appearance to a banana, plantain leaf has been used for hundreds of years to ease coughs and soothe irritated mucous membranes. * Many of its active ingredients show antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as being anti-inflammatory and antitoxic. * Plantain leaf has an added bonus in that it may help relieve a dry cough by spawning mucus production in the lungs. * One may eat a boiled plantain fruit or sip on a decoction of 1-2 brewed plantain leaves. * You may continue this each day for about 2-3 months to take advantage of its healing benefits on the lungs. 3.Eat boiled plantain leaf to soothe irritated mucous membranes. With fruit that is similar in appearance to a banana, plantain leaf has been used for hundreds of years to ease coughs and soothe irritated mucous membranes. * Many of its active ingredients show antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as being anti-inflammatory and antitoxic. * Plantain leaf has an added bonus in that it may help relieve a dry cough by spawning mucus production in the lungs. * One may eat a boiled plantain fruit or sip on a decoction of 1-2 brewed plantain leaves. * You may continue this each day for about 2-3 months to take advantage of its healing benefits on the lungs. Try ginger to prevent lung cancer. Ginger is a powerful tool for detoxification of the lungs and prevention of lung cancer. * You can use it in many ways including ginger root tea mixed with lemon, which facilitates breathing and promotes the elimination of toxins from the respiratory tract. * You can also create a warm bath with powdered ginger. The bath should last at least twenty minutes. * The ginger bath opens pores and stimulates sweating, which helps eliminate toxins. * The steam you inhale goes directly into the airways and eases the process of purifying the lungs. * With every meal, you may eat a tiny piece of ginger. * This will improve your digestion and will contribute to the process of cleansing the body. Use castor oil packs to draw toxins out of the body. Castor oil packs are easy to make at home and are great for drawing toxins out of the body. Castor oil has long been appreciated as a general health tonic and is believed to stimulate circulation and waste elimination. * Castor oil packs can be placed on your chest, perhaps similar to a vapor rub, and can break up congestion and toxins. * While the packs are not expensive to make, it is essential to use only organic, cold-pressed castor oil. * By using cold-pressed oil, you can be reasonably certain it will contain the vital compounds such as phytonutrients, undecylenic acid, and especially ricinoleic acid that are beneficial to the body. * Carefully warm about 8 oz. of castor oil in a pot on the stove to a comfortable temperature and then soak 12″x6″ strips of cloth in the oil. * Being careful not to spill the oil, take the pot with you to where you plan to lie down. Use a small piece of plastic like a “glove” to handle the packs. * Lie down on a plastic sheet, and then lay 3-4 strips over your chest and sides covering the lung areas. Do this on the right and left sides. * Then, cover the packs with a larger section of plastic and lay your heating pad over the plastic covered castor oil packs. Keep it there for 1-2 hours. * Alternate the heating pad from right to left sides. * It is believed that this helps by break up and draw out stored toxins and congestion from the lungs. Do breathing exercises to facilitate clear lungs. Breathing exercises are one of the best ways to cleanse your lungs. There are many types of exercises for detoxifying your lungs. Try this one: * Take a standing position. Be relaxed. Keep your arms at your sides and your feet slightly apart. Take a few deep breaths and exhale through the nose. * Now, breathe in through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth deeply until you cannot exhale anymore. * But don't stop here, because there is still air left in your lungs. Some air always remains in the lungs and is not replaced with fresh air as we breathe. * Now, force your diaphragm to exhale all the air from your lungs with a wheezing sound. * Do this several times, exhaling through your mouth with a deep puff until you feel there is no more air in the lungs. At this point you will notice that you have pulled in your belly toward the spine. * Through your nose, slowly inhale fresh, clean air into your empty lungs. * Fill your lungs with fresh air, and then hold your breath for five seconds, counting them slowly. * Repeat the process to expel the remaining air out of the lungs. Repeat as many times as you like but at least 50 times each day. * Besides purifying the lungs, this exercise has another benefit: your stomach muscles will eventually become strong and taut

How to Bring Down High Creatinine Levels

Creatinine is a waste product found in everyone's blood. Under normal circumstances, your kidneys should be able to filter and pass this substance out of your body. Certain health problems can hinder this function, however, allowing harmful amounts of creatinine to build up. There are several ways that you can reduce your creatinine levels, including changing your diet, making some lifestyle modifications, taking medications, and participating in medical therapy. Method 1 of 6: Making Diet Changes 1. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Limit your sodium intake. Excessive sodium can cause an unhealthy amount of fluid retention and may result in high blood pressure. Both of these issues could result in high creatinine levels. * Maintain a low-sodium diet. Stay away from salty foods and drinks, and opt for low-sodium versions of common food products (canned soup, bottled sauces, etc.) when available. * Your daily average range of sodium intake should be between 2 to 3 grams per day, if not lower.[1] Keep an eye on your protein intake.[2] Avoid foods that are rich in protein as much as possible. Red meat and dairy products can be especially bad for you. * Dietary sources of creatine are most commonly obtained through animal products. While these amounts are not usually harmful, they can pose a problem for someone already dealing with abnormally high creatinine. * Note that you do need protein in your diet to maintain adequate amounts of energy and keep your bodily functions running smoothly, so you should not cut it out completely. * When you do consume protein, try to obtain it from plant-based sources, like nuts and other legumes. Avoid phosphorus-rich foods. Your kidneys may have a hard time processing phosphorus-rich foods, particularly if you have high creatinine levels.[3] Because of this, you should try to avoid foods like: * Pumpkin and squash, cheese, fish, shellfish, nuts, pork, low fat dairy products, and soybeans. Limit the amount of potassium you consume. When dealing with kidney issues, try to avoid eating foods with a high amount of potassium because that potassium can accumulate in the body if your kidneys cannot process it correctly.[4] Foods that are rich in potassium include: * Dried fruits, bananas, spinach, potatoes, beans, and peas. Stay away from creatine supplements. Since creatinine is a waste product of creatine, taking creatine supplements will result in a greater build-up of creatinine in your blood. * For the average person, this is not much of an issue. If you are an athlete or bodybuilder taking nutritional supplements to improve your performance, though, creatine might be included in these supplements and should be cut out. # Drink herbal tea. Certain types of herbal tea are believed to help lower the amount of creatinine in your blood. Studies supporting this benefit are limited, but the theory has not been disproved, either. * Drink around two 8-oz (250-ml) glasses of herbal tea each day. * Herbal teas worth checking out include nettle leaf and dandelion root. * The idea is that these teas stimulate the kidneys and cause an increase in the production of urine. As such, more creatinine can be passed out of the body. 2 Consider taking nettle leaf supplements. Nettle leaf may help to increase your renal excretion, with will help to eliminate excess amounts of creatinine.[5] Nettles contain histamines and flavonoids, which can help to increase the blood flow to your kidneys, thus increasing urine filtration. * Nettle leaves can be taken in the form of supplements or can be made into tea. # # Watch your fluid intake. As a general rule, you should drink six to eight 8-oz (250-ml) glasses of water each day. Dehydration can actually cause your creatinine levels to increase, so staying hydrated is important. Ask your doctor about stopping certain medications. There are some medications that have been associated with high creatinine levels. Medications that can damage the kidneys pose a possible threat, but some medications used to treat kidney disease can also cause a problem. * If you already have kidney problems, be cautious about medications, like ibuprofen, that can cause further kidney damage when used regularly. * ACE inhibitors and cyclosporine are both used to treat kidney disease but may cause creatinine levels to rise.[8] * Some nutritional supplements, like vanadium, can also cause an increase in creatinine levels and should be avoided. * Always talk to your doctor before stopping any medication. While some of these medications may cause creatinine to rise, the good could still outweigh the bad depending on why those medications were prescribed to begin with. 4. Lower your blood pressure with medication. Aside from diabetes, hypertension is another factor that can contribute to kidney damage. Keeping your blood pressure under control will also help to prevent further damage to your kidneys, thus helping to lower your creatinine levels. * Your doctor may prescribe benazepril and hydrochlorothiazide. Normal benazepril dosages are generally between 10 and 80 milligrams a day[9]. The usual dosage of hydrochlorothiazide is between 12.5 and 50 milligrams a day.[10] 5. 4971096 16.jpg 5 Take medications targeted high creatinine levels. Ketosteril is often prescribed to reduce levels of creatinine found in the bloodstream. Talk to your doctor about this medication and if it may be right for you. The regular dose is generally 4 to 8 tablets taken three time a day, at each meal.[11] Other creatinine lowering drugs include: * Alpha lipoic acid supplements can be used to help energize the kidneys and neutralize toxins, including creatinine. You can usually take around 300 mg each day.[12] * Chitosan is a weight management supplement that can also reduce the amount of creatinine in the blood. Benefits are usually reached when you take between 1000 and 4000 mg per day. Ad Method 5 of 6: Considering Medical Therapies 1. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 11.jpg 1 Address and treat the underlying problem. High creatinine levels are rarely an independent problem. More often than not, this issue is a symptom of something more serious. To drop the levels permanently and improve your overall health, work with your doctor to find the underlying problem and remedy that. * Kidney damage and chronic kidney disease are the most common causes. This damage can be caused by illness, potentially fatal infections, shock, cancer, or low blood flow. * Type 2 diabetes is also linked to high creatinine levels. * Other possible causes include heart failure, dehydration, excessive blood loss leading to shock, gout, physically strenuous exercise, muscle injuries, muscle disorders, and burns. 2. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 14.jpg 2 Research cold laser therapy. Some evidence suggests that cold laser or low level laser therapy can revitalize the kidneys and improve their overall functioning abilities. As a result, your kidneys become more capable of filtering out creatinine naturally.[13] * When used on the adrenal glands above the kidneys, cold lasers can also help reduce stress and improve sleep. * When used on the Vagus nerve in your neck, cold lasers may help improve the circulation of blood to various organs, including the kidneys. 3. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 15.jpg 3 Learn about blood purification therapy. While somewhat uncommon, someone who has severe kidney damage and consistently high creatinine levels may wish to consider blood purification therapy, a.k.a. hemodialysis or dialysis. The therapy is a bit extreme, but it can be very effective. * During the treatment, your blood will be extracted and filtered through a machine. This machine removes creatinine and other toxins in the blood. Once cleaned, the blood is circulated back into the body.[14] 4. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 16.jpg 4 Consider alternative medicine. In particular, learn about Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy. This therapy is based on traditional Chinese medicine and may help reverse minor kidney damage. Medicated baths may also help and are also rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. * With Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, traditional Chinese medicines are prescribed based on an individual patient's condition. Some of these medications are applied externally, while others are applied internally via an osmoscope.[15] * Medicated baths can improve blood circulation. This causes the body to warm up and produce sweat. Creatinine and other toxins can then be removed from the body via the sweat. 5. 4971096 21.jpg 5 Consider dialysis as a final option. If diet changes and medication do not lower your creatinine levels, talk to your doctor about dialysis. There are two types of dialysis, but the one used to lower creatinine levels is called hemodialysis.[16] * Hemodialysis involves using a machine to filter out waste, fluid, and salt from your blood so that your damaged kidneys do not have to. Method 6 of 6: Understanding Creatinine 1. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 1.jpg 1 Know what creatinine is. Creatinine is a waste product produced by the body when creatine, a metabolism substance that helps convert food into energy, breaks down.[17] * Usually, your kidneys help filter creatinine out of the blood. The waste product is then passed out of the body via urine. * High creatinine levels can indicate a problem with your kidneys. 2. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 2.jpg 2 Understand how the test works. A creatinine test measures how much creatinine is in your blood. * Your doctor may also perform a creatinine clearance test, which measures the amount of creatinine in your urine. The amount in your blood should be low, and the amount in your urine should be high. * These tests only provide a "snapshot" of your kidney health. They only measure the amount of creatinine in your blood and urine from one-time samples taken within the past 24 hours. 3. Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 3.jpg 3 Interpret your results. The normal range for creatinine levels will vary based on whether you are an adult male, adult female, teenager, or child. The value you should be at may vary further based on your age and body size, but there are general ranges you should shoot for. * Normal blood creatinine levels are:[18] o Men: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL; 53 to 106 mcmol/L o Women: 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL; 44 to 97 mcmol/L o Teenagers: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL o Children: 0.3 to 0.7 mg/dL * Normal urine creatinine levels are: o Men: 107 to 139 mL/min; 1.8 to 2.3 mL/sec o Women: 87 to 107 mL/min; 1.5 to 1.8 mL/sec o Anyone above the age of 40: levels should drop by 6.5 mL/min for every additional 10 years of age * When you do not have enough fluid in your body, you produce less urine. Creatinine is washed out of your system through urine, so producing less urine will make it more difficult to flush out this toxin. * On the other hand, consuming too much fluid could also have a negative effect on your kidney functions. Too much fluid could cause an increase in blood pressure, and high blood pressure can put stress on your kidneys. * Unless otherwise instructed by a doctor, it is best to keep yourself hydrated but to avoid abnormal amounts of fluid intake. # Bring Down High Creatinine Levels Step 9.jpg 2 Restrict your activity level. The body converts food into energy faster when it undergoes vigorous exercise. As a result, more creatinine is formed, causing the amount of creatinine build-up in your blood to increase. * Exercise can still offer important health benefits overall, so you may not want to exclude it from your routine completely. You should swap out high intensity exercises for low intensity ones, however. Instead of running or playing basketball, try walking or practicing yoga. 3 Talk to your doctor about salvia. Salvia is an herb that may increase your glomerular filtration rate, which helps to facilitate the elimination of creatinine. [6] Salvia contains lithospermate B, which helps to promote renal function.[7] * Set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss the possible use of salvia. Do not take salvia without consulting your doctor. Sleep well. When you sleep, most of your bodily functions decrease. This includes the body's metabolism. As a result, the conversion of creatine to creatinine goes at a slower rate, allowing more of the creatinine already in your blood to filter out before additional toxins can build up. * Aim for six to nine hours of sleep per night, with seven or eight being an ideal amount. * Additionally, sleep deprivation can put physical stress on your entire body and force all of its parts to work harder to perform normal tasks. As a result, your kidneys can become stressed, which will decrease their ability to filter out creatinine.