how to get rid of mucus and phlegm in your chest and throat being sick sucks
having your throat and chest filled with mucus and flim is not enjoyable you have
trouble breathing and sometimes feel sharp pains when you lay down trying to
go through your daily routine while being congested with mucus and flim is
not easy people will hear you trying to clear your throat and you're probably
breathing really heavy and loud as well so people are generally annoyed
especially if this is happening at work with that said you definitely want to
get rid of that mucus and flims so you no longer are congested there are many
different natural remedies to choose from but I have one remedy that is
specifically designed to clear your lungs keep watching to find out how to
get rid of mucus and phlegm from your chest and throat as fast as possible
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videos what is mucus first we're going to talk
about what mucus is if I had to compare it to something I would compare it to
gelatin mucus acts as a lubricant and a filter for our lungs it protects them by
filtering all the air we breathe in the dirt and debris that is in the air are
caught by the mucus so as not to be absorbed by the body but it's not just
the mucus that protects the lungs there are other watery variations that play an
important role they work together and are created by cells that you can find
in the nose and sinuses do you notice that when you catch a cold your nose
drips like a faucet this occurs because of an excess of watery sensation this is
caused by a thick crusty mucus in most cases this type of mucus will cause post
nasal drip and congestion what is phlegm
now that I have explained what mucus is let me tell you about phlegm unlike
mucus phlegm is created in the lower Airways like mucus it helps protect the
lungs from irritating dirt and debris phlegm does not have a slippery version
like mucus does it is typically very thick and causes the majority of
congestion when you blow your nose mucus comes out
of it when you cough up a thick substance it's usually Flynn another fun
fact about flim is that it usually contains dead bacteria white blood cells
and viruses this is why doctors recommend you spit out flim rather than
swallow it you wouldn't want to keep a virus in your body
would you curious about what types of foods and drinks can help relieve throat
pain chest pain and more when you're sick keep watching until the end to find
out the remedy so if you're suffering from congestion try this 100% natural
remedy you'll need the following ingredients 1 cup of maple syrup 250
milligrams of filtered water 1 organic lemon 1 tablespoon of sage 1 tbsp of
marshmallow root 1 tablespoon of flaxseed once you gather the ingredients
it's time to make the remedy first get a saucepan and combine the maple syrup and
the water heat the saucepan on medium for 10 minutes once it's heated add the
remaining ingredients once the remaining ingredients are added lower the heat and
keep it on the stove for 15 minutes you can store this remedy in the fridge for
full effect take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day until you're not congested anymore
now that you have a natural remedy to help with your congestion let me tell
you a bit about the ingredients you're consuming sage
Sage comes from the mint family and contains a lot of essential oils it has
been known to help boost memory soothe the nerves and relieve anxiety but what
many people don't know is that sage is an expectorant herb
this means it has the ability to break down mucus and phlegm and get rid of it
marshmallow roots now let's talk about marshmallow roots this plant is
constantly used in medicine the root of this plane is typically used to help
reduce inflammation in the stomach some people even use this root to help treat
burns ulcers open wounds and infections marshmallow has a slimy and thick
substance that coats the mucous membranes when applied zinc a healthy
immune system needs zinc maple syrup contains 18% of the recommended daily
value of zinc lemons contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids which helped destroy
dangerous free radicals which damage blood vessels and cause severe
inflammation when combined all these ingredients can keep your lungs healthy
and clean now that you know about the secret remedy that can help you get rid
of mucus and phlegm from your chest and throat here are some extra foods that
you can eat to help improve your health when you're sick chicken soup there's a
reason our parents always gave us chicken soup to eat when we were sick
not only is it tasty warm and delicious but it also has all sorts of health
benefits according to Health Line chicken soup has all sorts of healthy
minerals vitamins and other nutrients which can help improve our health when
we're sick chicken soup is also known to be an excellent source of electrolytes
and fluids and as we all know it's extremely important to stay hydrated
when we're sick chicken soup helps us stay hydrated according to health line
studies also suggest that chicken soup can help clear nasal mucus and act as a
natural decongestant garlic surprise well don't be or you
shouldn't be garlic actually has all sorts of health benefits that can help
us when we're sick garlic has antiviral antifungal and antibacterial effects
which can help stimulate our immune systems in fact studies suggest that
garlic can help improve symptoms of a common cold this is because garlic can
help boost the immune system allowing our bodies to fight off colds so if
you're sick try adding some garlic to your meals it really does work magic
coconut water coconut water not only helps us stay hydrated but it also
contains antioxidants which can help improve our blood sugar control and also
fight against oxidative damage because coconut water contains electrolytes it's
a great fluid to drink when you're sick so drink up remember you should always
stay hydrated when you're sick if you don't drink lots of fluids when you're
sick your symptoms will only get worse so stock up on that coconut water and
any other fluid with electrolytes you won't regret it
honey honey has all sorts of antibacterial effects and can actually
help stimulate our immune system as well most people know that when you're sick
or have a sore throat they should eat honey or mix it into their teeth and
it's true not only can it help soothe a sore throat but it can also help relieve
a cough so if you have a particularly bad cough or you have a sore throat
consider a spoonful of honey you can take it by itself or put it in your tea
or you can even mix it with milk the moment you swallow it you will start to
feel relief in your throat there's a reason why people always drink lemon
with honey when they're sick tea this is a pretty obvious one I mean who doesn't
drink hot tea when they're sick tea just like chicken soup is a natural
decongestant it can help clear your sinuses of that pesky mucus and of
course it can also help keep you hydrated tea also has polyphenols
polyphenols are natural substances which are found in plants and they have all
sorts of different health benefits tea also has all sorts of antiviral and
antibacterial properties which can help us when we're sick what are some foods
you eat or natural remedies you use to feel better when you're sick let us know
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