New Delhi, 23 September (IANS). Lungs are one of the most important organs of our body, which not only help us breathe, but also serve to maintain life by transporting pranavayu (oxygen) to every cell of the body. In Ayurveda, they have been called the posture of life air, that is, the basic source of life energy.
We breathe around 20,000 times per day and spread and shrink lungs with every breath, causing oxygen to move into the body and carbon dioxide comes out. The lungs draw around 10,000 liters of air per day, and through this your body receives 24 hours of energy.
The lungs not only control air flow, but are also a kind of air filter. Millions of subtle bags present in them act as the exchange of gases and help out harmful elements such as dust, smoke and bacteria with the help of ‘cilia’ present in the respiratory ducts. The right lung is slightly larger than the left, because the left part has a place for the heart. The total surface of the lungs is so much that if they are spread, then they can surround as a tennis court.
Lungs also play a role in the creation of voice. Our speaking ability depends on the air coming out of the lungs, causing vibrations in vocal cords. Not only this, every minute our entire blood passes through the lungs so that it can take oxygen and distribute it in the body. This flexibility and activity makes the lungs a life -giving part.
It is necessary to maintain the health of the lungs. They can be kept healthy for a long time with home remedies. Elements like basil, ginger, turmeric, honey and black pepper help keep the lungs clean and protect against inflammation. Steam inhalation and Anulom-Antonym Pranayam increase lung function. Giloy and lemon juice are helpful in protecting the lungs from infection and extracting toxins.
To keep the lungs healthy, it is very important to stay away from smoking, take deep breaths daily, do yoga and stay in clean air. If we take proper care of our lungs, diseases like asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and TB can be avoided.
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