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Our StorySupport Your Body Systems for Better Health
Respiratory System
THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
The human body requires a constant stream of oxygen to stay alive. The respiratory system is responsible for providing oxygen to the body’s cells while removing carbon dioxide, a waste product that can be lethal if allowed to accumulate. There are three major parts of the respiratory system: the airway, the lungs and the muscles of respiration.
Airway
This includes the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and bronchioles. The airway carries air between the lungs and the body’s exterior.
Lungs
Lungs act as the functional units of the respiratory system by passing oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body
Muscles of Respiration
These include the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which work together to act as a pump, pushing air into and out of the lungs during breathing.
Associated Organs
Brain, spinal cord, complex network of nerves and sensory organs including the eyes, ears and taste buds
What You Can Do To Support a
Healthy Respiratory System
Essential Vitamins & Minerals
- VitaDaily™
- Vital C™
Recommended Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E.
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Herb Supplements
- Aqua Algae
- Enviro Defense
Foods To Include
Papaya
Kiwi
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Citrus Fruits
Prickly PearFruits
Papaya
Kiwi
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Citrus Fruits
Prickly Pear
Kale
Spinach
Collard Greens
Celery
Carrots
OnionsVEGETABLES
Kale
Spinach
Collard Greens
Celery
Carrots
Onions
Wild Caught Salmon
Mackerel
Herring
Oysters
Eggs
KefirPROTIEN & DIARY
Wild Caught Salmon
Mackerel
Herring
Oysters
Eggs
Kefir
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashews
Chia Seeds
Hemp SeedsNUT & SEEDS
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashews
Chia Seeds
Hemp Seeds
Olive Oil
Black Beans
Herbal Tea
Ginger
KimchiMISCELLANEOUS
Olive Oil
Black Beans
Herbal Tea
Ginger
Kimchi
Note: Be sure to do your best to shop organic, grass-fed, free-range, unprocessed and low sodium.
What You Can Do To Support a Healthy Respiratory System (continued)
Daily morning cleanse: 8-12oz of lemon water
Foods you should avoid or limit:
Do your best to read the labels on packaged food. If the names are too hard to pronounce, they are likely chemical-based ingredients and not very good for you.
- Processed and high-sodium foods such as cured ham, bacon, sausage, and potato chips
- Foods that contain all-purpose flour such as pizza, bagels, pretzels, white bread, and flour tortillas
- Artificial sweeteners containing Sucralose such as yogurt, cereal, whole grain muffins, breads, and microwave popcorn
- Beware of “reduced sugar” labels which are usually loaded with artificial sweeteners such as fruit juice, ketchup, jams, jelly, syrup, soda, sports drinks, ice cream, and salad dressings.
Below is a List of Artificial Sweeteners You Should Try to Avoid:
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame
- Potassium
- Alitame
- Cyclamate
- Dulcin
- Equal
- Glucin
- Kaltame
- Mogrosides
- Neotame
- NutraSweet
- Nutrinova
- Phenylalanine
- Saccharin
- Splenda
- Sorbitol
- Sucralose
- Twinsweet
- Sweet ‘N Low
- Xylitol
Recommended Activities
Physical activity is essential for good health. New studies show even 15 minutes of elevated heart rate from activity has numerous benefits. Find activities you enjoy doing and aim for at least 15 minutes 4 to 5 times per week.
CARDIO: Biking, Hiking, Walking, Running, Swimming, Dancing, Zumba
STRENGTH: Weight Training, Pilates, Vigorous Yoga, P90X, Crossfit, Barre
FLEXIBILITY: Yoga and Stretching
Additional Information
Common Symptoms: Common signs and symptoms associated with the nervous system include persistent or sudden headaches, loss of feeling or tingling, weakness or loss of muscle strength, loss of sight or double vision, memory loss, impaired mental ability, lack of coordination, muscle rigidity, tremors or seizures, back pain, muscle wasting, slurred speech or language impairment.
Common Disorders
- Asthma – Lung disease that causes narrowing and swelling of the airways.
- Chronic Bronchitis – Recurrent lung infections usually caused by a virus resulting in wheezing, cough or shortness of breath.
- Emphysema (COPD) – Long-term chronic lung disease.
- Hay Fever – Allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure.
- Pleurisy – Inflammation of the lining around the lungs.
- Pneumonia – A viral or bacterial infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
- Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung) – Loss of lung space.
- Pulmonary Edema – Abnormal collection of fluid in lung tissue.
- Pulmonary Fibrosis – A chronic disease where lungs become scarred and stiff.
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease – Disease affecting lungs and cardiac systems.
- Sinus Infection – Condition in which the cavities around the nasal passages become inflamed.
- Sleep Apnea – Disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
- Tuberculosis – Infection of the lungs caused by mycobacterium.
