Herbs that clear mucus from your lungs
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These nine plants and herbs boost the immune system, promote healthy lungs, and fight colds and infections:

Peppermint
Peppermint contains menthol which eases breathing and relaxes the muscles of the respiratory system. It also fights congestion and is rich in antioxidants which prevent numerous illnesses.

Osha Root
This root is native to the Rocky mountain area, and it contains camphor and other compounds that support the lungs, boost circulation to them and thus help breathing.

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is included in numerous cough lozenges and cough syrups, because It contains cineole, a compound which fights congestion, soothes a cough, and treat the inflammation of the sinus passages. Its antioxidants strengthen the immune system.

Plantain Leaf
Plantain leaf has powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, so it soothes a dry cough, treats lung irritations and colds, and promotes mucus production in the lungs.

Sage
Sage essential oils and sage tea are extremely beneficial in the case of respiratory illnesses and lung issues. The inhalation of its aromatic properties clears the sinuses and soothes lung problems.

Licorice Root
Licorice cleanses the inflamed mucous membrane and boosts the immune system, and is especially beneficial for the stomach, lungs, and throat. It aids the body to remove the mucus and soothes throat irritations.

Thyme
This common herb can be used to fight chest congestion, thanks to its powerful antiseptic essential oils. Thyme oil is a natural antibiotic and anti-fungal. Drinking thyme tea can also help cleanse bacteria and viruses from the body to fight your infection.

Mullein
Mullein effectively clears the excessive amounts of mucous in the lungs, cleanses the bronchial tubes, and soothes inflammation of the respiratory tract. Its leaves and flowers are used in the preparation of a potent herbal extract.

Oregano
The vitamins and nutrients in this plat strengthen the immune system. It is also high in carvacrol and rosmarinic acid, which act as natural decongestants and reduce histamine. It supports the health of the respiratory tract and helps airflow through the nasal passage.

Pneumonia or lung abscess can cause deep chest pain. Pneumonia often comes suddenly with chills, cough and pus coughed up from the respiratory tract
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Soursop is a fruit with a green peel and spikes on the outside, and a soft, white pulp on the inside. It tastes sweet and is slightly acidic, and can be consumed raw or used in teas, smoothies, desserts, and juices. In addition to the pulp, soursop leaves are also used to prepare tea.

Soursop benefits are mainly derived from its high fiber content, as it can reduce how quickly sugar is absorbed, help with constipation and is a source of fiber that decreases the rate at which sugar is absorbed from foods. This can help to manage blood sugar levels and prevent insulin resistance and diabetes.
This fruit also contains high amounts of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to combat free radicals and reduce inflammation. The leaves can be used to make soursop tea, which can relieve gastric problems (like ulcers and gastritis) and prevent the development of health conditions like high blood pressure and cataracts.
Health benefits
Due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic properties, soursop can offer many health benefits, such as:

1. Relieving anti-inflammatory diseases
Soursop contains anti-inflammatory properties that prevents the reduction of inflammation-producing cytokines. These are generated by the body in the presence of inflammation. This fruit can therefore be useful for the relieve of symptoms of inflammatory diseases, like arthritis, arthrosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Learn more about naturally anti-inflammatory foods you can add to your diet.
Preventing diabetes
Soursop contains great amounts of antioxidants that protect the pancreatic cells that are responsible for the production if insulin. This helps to prevent insulin resistance and diabetes.

Furthermore, soursop is a great source of fibers, which decrease how quickly sugar is absorbed. This can help to regulate glucose levels in the blood, which can help to control diabetes in people who have already been diagnosed with it.
3. Maintain eye health
Because it contains lutein, an antioxidant compound that is important for eye health, soursop helps to decrease the development of illnesses like cataracts and macular degeneration. These conditions are associated with aging and cause eye damage, leading to vision loss.

4. Protecting the stomach
Soursop contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which reduce damage caused by free radicals in the stomach. This promotes a reduction in stomach acid production, making this fruit beneficial for protecting the stomach, improving digestion, and help to manage some diseases, like ulcers and gastritis.

5. Improving stress and anxiety
Soursop leaves contain anonaine and asimilobine, compounds that soothing properties that act on the central nervous system. These compounds interact with serotonin (a neurotransmitter responsible for mood regulation), which can improve mood, stress and anxiety. Read more about other home remedies for gastritis that you can prepare to relieve symptoms.

6. Regulating blood pressure
Soursop contains potassium, an mineral that is essential for the body’s elimination of sodium through the urine. Potassium is also important for blood pressure management.

In addition, this fruit also contains antioxidants which promote arterial health and act as a vasodilator. It helps to promote blood circulation, which can also influence blood pressure. Check out other natural home remedies for blood pressure that can compliment your medical treatment.
7. Strengthening the immune system
Because it is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, like vitamin C and quercetin, soursop helps to manage excess free radicals and strengthen immune system cells. This helps to prevent allergies, colds and flu.

8. Combating constipation
Soursop helps to combat constipation because it is rich in water and fibers. These components promote natural bowel movements and add bulk to the stool, which facilitate stool elimination. See a list of other naturally laxative fruits that can facilitate regular bowel movements.

9. Maintaining hydration in the body
Soursop pulp contains about 82 g of water, which can significantly hydrate the body. It is often consumed in hot environments or during exercise, which helps to prevent dehydration.

10. Possibly prevent cancer
Recent studies show that soursop is rich in acetogenins, which are a group of metabolic compounds that have a cytotoxic effect that targets cancerous cells. In addition, it was noted in some studies that consuming soursop on a long-term basis can help to prevent and treat many types of cancer, like breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers.

Nonetheless, these studies have only been done in lab settings with isolated cells and animals. More studies are needed in humans to support the possible effect of this fruit on cancerous cells.
References:
Tatiana Zanin-Registered Dietitian
Sylvanus Gbandeh's Health talks-Archives.

*Benefits of Cupping*

1. *Faster Pain Relief*
Cupping can relieve pains due to arthritis, lower back pain etc. Other forms of pain that can be effectively treated with Cupping include headache, migraine, dental pain, muscle pain, sciatica etc.

With arthritis, cupping is done with the concerned joints. Cupping increases blood circulation and mobility, therefore it is an effective treatment for conditions like rheumatism, lumbago, stiff neck and shoulders.

2. *Get Rid of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome*
In our fast-paced world, there is little time for rest and rejuvenation. Even if we find the time to take physical rest, we are mentally overloaded with digital distractions like smartphones, laptops etc.

All of this can lead to chronic fatigue syndrome. This can be a long-standing form of fatigue. Hijama or cupping is an effective treatment for this condition.

3. *Relief from Lung Diseases*
Cupping is an effective treatment for lung diseases like chronic cough, asthma, bronchial congestion, and pleurisy.

4. *Keeping the Skin Healthy*
Often the health of your skin directly reflects what is happening inside your body. Cupping improves the skin blood flow and thereby increasing the supply of oxygen and essential nutrients required for healthy skin. It is also helpful in reducing the recurrence of acne and other skin diseases like eczema, cellulite etc. Cupping therapy also helps to expand the blood vessels to facilitate blood flow and also remove toxic substances from the skin surface.

5. *Relieving Digestive Problems*
Cupping helps to relieve digestive problems caused due to chronic stress, malnutrition or immune system response.

6. *Healing Urinary Diseases*
Cupping therapy can be used for the treatment of urinary diseases like kidney stones, urine retention, and abscess. Urine retention is treated by applying the cups to the lumbar region.

*7. A Way of Relaxation*
Cupping also acts as a form of massage that provides relaxation. The energy and blood flow created due to cupping is a good form of relaxation.

8. *Faster healing*
Strategically using cupping can increase the blood flow to specific areas that need healing. The increased blood and energy flow will lead to faster healing.

For most people cupping therapy is a really great experience. There are countless health benefits for cupping. Also, it can be a very relaxing and relieving experience.

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