The benefits of deep breathing go beyond just relaxing your mood! Experts reveal: Use it with "3 Habits" to help detoxify and repair the body
Is deep breathing good for more than just relaxing your mood? Experts reveal: Helps detoxify the lungs and repair the body
An adult breathes approximately 15 to 20 times a minute, and a baby breathes twice as many times as an adult. Although breathing is an automatic action handled by our parasympathetic nervous system, it is actually a complex process, and lymphatics play a subtle role in this process.
The diaphragm is a thin muscle located under the lungs. In order to maintain the normal operation of the lungs, it is constantly moving (just like the heart that is constantly contracting to pump out blood). When you inhale, your lungs expand to absorb oxygen from the air; when you exhale, your lungs compress and expel the carbon dioxide you inhale from the air. This process is called “gas exchange.” If your breathing is too shallow, carbon dioxide will accumulate in the body, which may even lead to serious consequences such as respiratory failure in the long run.
Taking deep breaths several times a day will not only allow your lungs to get more oxygen, improve the performance of your lungs’ respiratory system, but also improve your digestion. When you take a deep breath, the contracted diaphragm changes the pressure in the chest cavity, pushing the lymph fluid in the lower body up the chest duct and toward the heart. Additionally, focusing on your breathing is a form of meditation, and research has shown that this increases the parasympathetic rest and digest response, a state in which the body begins to repair and heal itself.
Does abdominal breathing promote lymphatic flow in the lungs? Can it also increase defense against pathogen invasion?
Your lungs have a special way of protecting themselves from toxins and bacteria. The lining of your bronchial tubes is lined with cilia, which look like tiny hairs. These cilia swing back and forth, sweeping the mucus in the tube into the throat so the body can expel it. Such actions help keep your lungs clean by removing various substances that should not enter the lungs, such as dust, bacteria, etc.
The lungs’ lymphatic system also monitors particles suspended in the air and drains lymph fluid containing pathogens into mediastinal lymph nodes located in the sternum. Whether you’re stimulating lymphatic flow near your lungs through deep breathing or self-massage, you can help your body remove excess toxins and drain fluids accumulated in the lungs into the venous system, allowing them to re-enter the blood circulation.
The lymphatic drainage path of the lungs is quite complex and passes through two sets of closely intertwined lymphatic vessels, the so-called “bronchomediastinal trunks”. Lymph nodes in your lungs and mediastinum (the membrane between the lungs) filter lymph fluid and send it back to the bloodstream through these tubes.
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In order to provide us with a better defense against deadly pathogens such as COVID-19, scientists hope to imitate the role of lymph nodes and create synthetic antibodies for humans that are most effective against specific pathogens. However, your health must still rely on the innate defense mechanism of your lungs to protect it. I believe that “your immunity is your most powerful protective shield.” Taking good care of the vitality of your lungs and immune system can keep them strong in defense.
It’s not difficult to do, and with a few simple actions, you can effectively maintain cell health and oxygen levels in your body. For example, adopting a diet focused on anti-inflammatory foods is a cost-effective way to improve the health of your lungs. Many herbs that are antioxidants also have antibacterial and antiviral properties. For example, “Eucalyptus” is very helpful in clearing mucus from the lungs and clearing the airways. In addition, the “strengthening cardiopulmonary function” massage technique is designed by me based on the current academic understanding of the pulmonary lymphatic system. It can increase the range of movement of the chest; the “abdominal deep breathing” section can increase the body’s oxygen content.
At this point you have a deeper understanding of the lymphatic system, how it is connected to all systems and organs throughout your body, and how important it is in boosting immunity and eliminating excessive inflammation. Next, you can learn the basic principles of self-lymphatic massage. Always remember that these massage techniques are backed by science, and taking care of your lymphatic system is the same as taking care of your immune system.
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