One can't live without breathing, nor can one live without lungs.
The lungs of the human body also have a beautiful name "Gai Hua", which protects the internal organs from wind and rain.
Such an important lung is actually a "delicate and dirty", and it is most vulnerable to diseases and pathogens.
People with bad lungs will have six signs. If not, congratulations, indicating that the lungs are still healthy.
1, decreased sense of smell
Lung, when enlightened by the nose, and the lungs are harmonious, then the nose can know the fragrance.
Once the lungs fail to tell the truth, it will affect the sensitivity of the sense of smell and lead to a decline in the sense of smell.
2, cyanosis of the lips
For no reason, the lips are cyanotic and blue, so be alert to cardiopulmonary injury.
Lung damage can lead to dyspnea and poor breathing, which in turn leads to blood hypoxia and blue lips.
3, easy to wake up in the middle of the night
Sleep quality is also closely related to lung health.
Once it is easy to wake up at 3-5 am, it means that lung qi is insufficient or qi and blood are deficient.
4. Poor breathing
Good lungs, smooth gas exchange, slow and deep breathing.
On the other hand, poor breathing and shortness of breath indicate that lung function is not very good.
5. The skin is getting worse and worse
The lung, the fur of the main body, is closely related to the skin.
Lung damage can lead to poor blood circulation and skin changes.
The skin is dry and dehydrated, the skin color is dull, and there is even a rust color like a floating layer, so the heart and lungs are small.
6. Abnormal thumb
Thumb, corresponding to lung meridian.
After pressing the thumb belly hard, see the recovery speed of the finger belly.
If it cannot be recovered within 10 second, the lung qi is insufficient and the lung has been damaged.
Once the end of the finger becomes thicker, it is called "clubbing finger", so we should be alert to lung lesions.
These three things do great harm to the lungs. I advise you to do less.
1, smoking
Smoking bears the brunt of lung injury.
Whether it is active smoking or passive secondhand smoke, it is very harmful to the lungs.
The harmful substances after cigarette burning will not only damage the lung cilia, leading to the "blackening" of the lungs, but also induce the mutation of alveolar cells, leading to lung lesions and damage to health.
Step 2 fry
Many people, when cooking, will choose to stir fry.
But if the food is stir-fried, it will produce more oil smoke, which is harmful to the lungs.
Some studies have found that when frying or frying in hot oil, PM2.5 can soar several times quickly.
Being in an environment with high oil smoke concentration for a long time has obvious influence on the lungs.
Step 3 be sad
Emotion also affects the lungs.
"Worry leads to the elimination of qi", "Worry leads to the obstruction of qi, but you can't do it".
Excessive sadness or sadness is most likely to damage lung qi or lead to abnormal lung qi operation.
Give you a "three-word formula" to protect your lungs. Follow it and your lungs will get better little by little.
1, drink plenty of water
Lung, like moistening dryness, hate dryness.
Dry is easy to hurt the lungs, so we should pay attention to moistening the lungs.
Drinking enough water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to moisten the lungs.
Besides taking the initiative to drink water, you can also make some tea between meals.
It is very beneficial to soak in water with some small plants that moisten the lungs and detoxify.
Dandelion, Yuzhu and Platycodon grandiflorum tea, brewed with water instead of tea, moistens and spreads the lungs, relieves cough and detoxifies.
Dandelion, chicory, Polygonatum odoratum and Platycodon grandiflorum are mixed together and brewed with hot water instead of tea.
Dandelion, which can be used as medicine and food everywhere, is called "Jiedu Grass", which can induce diuresis, relieve stranguria, diminish inflammation and sterilize. It is one of the "Eight donkey kong", which can not only help the lungs to detoxify, but also diminish inflammation and improve throat discomfort.
Polygonatum odoratum is a good product for nourishing yin and promoting fluid production. It is soft and moist and beneficial to the five internal organs. Soaking in water can improve dry throat and tongue, dry cough and less phlegm, improve immunity and contribute to health.
Platycodon grandiflorum, which enters the lung meridian and soaks in water, can spread the lung and resolve phlegm, relieve sore throat and expel pus, which is very beneficial to lung health.
Soaking chicory in water can clear away heat and toxic materials, induce diuresis and reduce swelling, enhance immunity and promote detoxification.
These kinds, soaking in water together, moistening the lungs, relieving sore throat, promoting fluid production and detoxifying, are good choices for nourishing and moistening the lungs.
2, water smoked nose
Put hot boiled water in a cup under your nose and inhale steam to improve the humidity of your nasal cavity.
But also help to relieve the tension of respiratory mucosa and protect lung health.
3. Eat more white food
Five colors nourish the five internal organs, and white enters the lungs.
Eating more white food at ordinary times is good for the lungs.
Tremella, Sydney, lily, white radish, yam and lotus seeds are all good choices.
Step 4 fry less
Eating too much fried food is easy to get angry, which will produce phlegm in the throat and increase the burden on the lungs.
People with bad lungs should shut up, eat less fried food and don't be greedy.
5. Laugh a lot
Laughter can moisten the lungs, make breathing smooth and keep a good mood.
Laughing often can dilate the lungs, increase vital capacity and help clean the respiratory tract.
In addition, laughter can also expand the chest and stretch the chest muscles, which is helpful to spread the lung qi and broaden the chest to regulate qi.
Step 6 take a deep breath
Deep breathing can dispel the old and absorb the new, and promote the discharge of turbid qi in the lungs.
Find a place with fresh air, take deep breaths in the morning and evening, and prefer abdominal breathing.
Every inhalation will make the lower abdomen bulge, and every exhalation will make the lower abdomen adduction.
7. Up and down
When squatting, keep your torso straight and your hips pursed back.
Inhale when squatting, exhale when standing up, and do it 20~30 times a day.
Squatting together will increase the range of motion of the chest and lungs and increase vital capacity.
8. Rub your nose
Regular nose massage can nourish the lungs and enhance the body's immunity.
Massage the outside of your thumb up and down along the bridge of your nose and the sides of your nose for about 60 times.
Then, massage the Xiang Ying points on both sides of the nose for 20 times, and do one or two groups in the morning and evening.
9, diligent ventilation
Indoor ventilation should be frequent to maintain good air quality.
Once you don't like to open doors and windows, it is easy to pollute indoor air, produce bacteria and infect lung diseases.
Especially in autumn and winter, it is particularly important to keep indoor ventilation and reduce the chance of lung diseases.
10, for protection
The smog weather that often appears is a great threat to the lungs.
The main problem of smog pollution is that there are too many harmful particles in the air.
These substances, after inhaled into the lungs and filtered, do great harm to the lungs and are easy to induce pathological changes.
Therefore, it is necessary to do a good job of protection, wear masks when going out, and try to avoid foggy weather.