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1 Cup to CLEAR UP Mucus & Inflammation...Support Your Sinuses, Chest, and Lungs!

1 Cup to CLEAR UP Mucus & Inflammation...Support Your Sinuses, Chest, and Lungs!

By Iyokho OsaretinPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
1 Cup to CLEAR UP Mucus & Inflammation...Support Your Sinuses, Chest, and Lungs!
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Environmental Factors Affecting Lung Health and an Effective Elixir

Viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mycotoxins present in our environment can severely impact our lungs. Without adequate oxygen intake from our lungs entering our bloodstream and supplying our body’s cells, we cannot maintain good health. Currently, millions of people worldwide suffer from lung conditions such as bronchitis, empyema, COPD, asthma, and other inflammatory changes, resulting in excessive mucus and congestion.

Today, I want to share an elixir that focuses on one key aspect: reducing inflammation in your respiratory tract and lungs, as well as decreasing mucus production. The herbs and ingredients in this elixir act as mucolytics, shrinking and dissolving mucus, allowing oxygen to flow into your lungs and helping you feel revitalized.

Green Tea: Green tea offers numerous health benefits for lung cleansing. It is rich in powerful antioxidants that reduce lung inflammation, relax the smooth muscles in your lungs, and open up your airways. Additionally, green tea contains cancer-fighting polyphenols and possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce lung inflammation.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:This oil is abundant in mono and polyunsaturated fats and phytonutrients, which are crucial for promoting lung health. Olive oil is a great source of oleocanthal, a substance that combats inflammation and prevents excessive mucus production. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce swelling and irritation in the respiratory tract and lungs.

Turmeric: Renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is especially effective against mucus accumulation in the respiratory tract. Its main component, curcumin, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that fights free radicals. Turmeric acts as an expectorant, loosening mucus for easier expulsion and helping to remove respiratory toxins.

Black Pepper: Known as the king of spices, black pepper has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Its active compound, piperine, is effective in early acute inflammatory processes. Black pepper acts as a natural decongestant, thinning mucus for easier sinus clearance. Piperine also enhances the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%, making turmeric more effective.

Honey: Honey reduces inflammation in the bronchial tubes (the airways within the lungs) and helps break up mucus, easing breathing. It also has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.

Elixir Recipe:

- 1 cup of boiling water (approximately 10 oz)

- 1 green tea bag (regular or decaffeinated)

- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric

- A few dashes of black pepper

- A few drizzles of raw honey or a natural sweetener

**Instructions:**

1. Boil a cup of water and add all the ingredients except for the honey.

2. Let it steep for about 10 minutes.

3. After steeping, add the honey.

You can drink this elixir first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, in the afternoon, or before bed. There’s no wrong time to consume it. You’ll be amazed at how healthy and effective this elixir is for your respiratory system.

The powerful anti-inflammatory properties of this elixir, combined with the benefits of extra virgin olive oil and piperine, help turmeric become more bioavailable when it assimilates into your small intestine, enhancing its effects on your respiratory tract and overall health.

I wish you good health and encourage you to share this elixir with your family and friends. Leave your comments below and have a great day!

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    Really, it is a new fact.

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