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mijo32002
mijo32002 Posts: 42
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Hey everyone,

I'm just now starting to eat right, but I have a question. I've heard about all these foods for building muscle, for the heart, but I was wondering if there was anything to eat that benefits the lungs. I usually get allergies in the spring (hay fever, sniffles, etc), and I get a lot of sinus infections as well. Any thoughts?

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  • heidienglund
    heidienglund Posts: 20 Member
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    I recently just had a very bad cold, and one thing I did to feel better was cut out the dairy products, and used almond milk, and coconut milk, instead. that worked well for me, and cut down the mucus level. Also consider local clover honey, if you can.
  • garlic7girl
    garlic7girl Posts: 2,234 Member
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    Mr Mijo there are but I don't have memorized. I had a couple books from the library that discuss specific foods for health and ailments like asthma and promote health of that organ. For ex, I had issues in the past with gall bladder and I read eating papaya helps specifically the gall bladder and the GI system because of the enzymes in the fruit. Good luck
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
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    http://www.livestrong.com/article/323046-foods-that-help-the-lungs/

    A good vitamin for allergies is vitamin B5. So any foods that are high in B5.
  • mijo32002
    mijo32002 Posts: 42
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    http://www.livestrong.com/article/323046-foods-that-help-the-lungs/

    A good vitamin for allergies is vitamin B5. So any foods that are high in B5.

    Thanks, I'll try to work this in....
  • Gumbie7
    Gumbie7 Posts: 45 Member
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    Bump* thanks for the great info:)
  • bongbunny
    bongbunny Posts: 37 Member
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    If your allegeries are pollen related, you might try eating bee pollen. The general consesus is to consume pollen collected within 50 miles of where you live so that you'll build a tolerance to the local plants in your area. I personally use it for a natural energy boost so I can't attest for it's allergy benefits, but it might be worth looking into. You should be able to find fresh or freeze dried pollen at any local farmer's market.
  • violetfleuri
    violetfleuri Posts: 11 Member
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    Arugula is good for the lungs:

    Arugula (Eruca vesicaria) is also known as rocket, roquette, Italian cress and roka. Arugula is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows so wild and abundantly, it only recently became cultivated. Arugula is a member of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) Family and relative of watercress. It is gaining popularity as a salad green. Arugula is pungent, warm and highly alkaline. It stimulates the liver and lungs.

    Arugula contains dithiolthiones, which are antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds, as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and sulfur. Arugula is antiseptic (antibiotic and antiviral properties). It is recommended as a preventative food by the American Cancer Society and has been used to treat scurvy. Use young green leaves, as older leaves become bitter and intense. It is best when added to a salad containing other greens.

    http://www.healthy.net/Materia_Medica/Arugula_Raw_Food_Materia_Medica/81

    Here's a few more vegetables:

    Lungs craving: Pungent
    Characteristics: Governed by grief and depression, lung people have a tendency to slouch (or have a hunchback, indicative of limited supply of oxygen to this area), or have inflamed cheeks. An abuse of sugar, diary products, fruits and fruit juices could hurt your lungs.
    Healthy switch: Pungent foods help discharge mucous-like build-up in the lungs, so eat raddish, cabbage, arugula, asparagus, mustard (sarson) greens, turnips, carrots, red peppers, broccoli, wheat grass and spirulina to detoxify the lungs. Fiber-rich foods such as whole-grain and especially lotus root (kamal kakdi) help a lot.

    http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-12/diet/30129921_1_sea-salt-organ-kidneys

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