The respiratory system allows a person to breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body, including nasal passages, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs. Deep breathing promotes circulation and health while lack of exercise can cause build up and disease. Vitamins like B6, folate, D, and A from foods like beans, lentils, mushrooms and colorful fruits and vegetables can support lung health and function.

1. Lets talk Health with Nella Charles

2. The respiratory system is the set of
organs that allows a person to
breathe and exchange oxygen and
carbon dioxide throughout the body.
An example of the respiratory
system is the human's nasal
passages, larynx, trachea, bronchial
tubes and lungs.

5. “The one who sits and stands erect is more likely
than others to breathe properly. "The healthy action
of the respiratory organs, assisting the circulation
of the blood, invigorates the whole system, excites
the appetite, promotes digestion, and induces
sound, sweet sleep, thus not only refreshing the
body, but soothing and tranquilizing the mind. And
while the importance of deep breathing is being
shown, this practice is highly recommended by
Medical Professionals. “Let exercises be given
which will promote this, and see that the habit becomes
established”. . .CG 365 Excerpts.
To ensure correct delivery in reading and speaking,
see that the abdominal muscles have full play in
breathing, and that the respiratory organs are
unrestricted.

6. More people die for want of exercise than from overwork;
very many more rust out than wear out. In idleness the
blood does not circulate freely, and the changes in the vital
fluid, so necessary to health and life, do not take place. The
little mouths in the skin, through which the body breathes,
become clogged, thus making it impossible to eliminate
impurities through that channel. This throws a double
burden upon the other excretory organs, and disease is
soon produced. Those who accustom themselves to
exercising in the open air, generally have a vigorous
circulation. Men and women, young or old, who desire
health and who would enjoy life, should remember that they
cannot have these without a good circulation. Whatever
their business or inclinations, they should feel it a religious
duty to make wise efforts to overcome the conditions of
disease which have kept them in-doors. CTBH Chap 11

7. In a short time you will so realize the
benefit of exercise and pure air that you
would not live without these blessings.
Your lungs, deprived of air, will be like a
hungry person deprived of food. Indeed,
we can live longer without food than
without air, which is the food that God
has provided for the lungs. {CG 339.4}

9. B-6 & Folate for Lung Health
Two foods highest in dietary folate per serving are
black beans and lentils., vitamin B-6 is associated
with better lung function overall and protection
against lung cancer in particular. In a study
published in the “Journal of the American Medical
Association” in 2010, researchers looked at more
than 385,000 blood samples from male smokers
and nonsmokers and discovered a lower risk of
lung cancer in those with higher B-6 elevations in
their blood. To incorporate good B-6 sources into
your diet for healthy lungs, look to b-6
supplements, potatoes and beans.

10. Vitamin-D-Rich Mushrooms
A 2011 study published in Advances in Nutrition,
reports an association between low levels of
vitamin D and chronic lung diseases such as cystic
fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The study notes, however, that it's not clear if the
deficiency contributes to the cause of lung disease
or is a manifestation of the disease. Vitamin D is
found in very few foods, so meeting your daily
needs can be difficult. Mushrooms grown under
ultraviolet light are a source of vitamin D, and
including them in your diet may help you up your
intake and promote lung health.

11. Consume lots of Vitamin A and carotenoid rich fruits and
vegetables such as carrot, beet, orange, mango, peach,
nectarine and tomato (just naming a few).
– Juicing is an excellent way to get all these varied
carotenoid compounds in one juice. Many Lung Health juice
recipes include red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables to
ensure an excellent array of nutrients.
– Ginger is a gentle circulatory stimulant and its warming
nature is perfect for alleviating respiratory congestion and
reducing inflammation.
– Garlic & onions have mild anti-inflammatory actions
and are shown to be anti-microbial. They can help fight
infection, reduce congestion, inflammation and allergies.
– Drink plenty of fluid, herbal teas and soups.