Since oxygen is so vital to the energy needs of the human body, it is essential that we maintain healthy lungs by breathing unpolluted air as much as possible and by supplying the body in general with good nutrition. Since the respiratory system is also a system of elimination, it is greatly affected when the other systems of elimination are not functioning properly. Cleansing for all the channels of elimination is an essential first step for most respiratory problems. After cleansing, the beneficial flora of the body must be reestablished to reduce or eliminate overgrowth of yeast and fungus, a very common contributor to respiratory problems of all types.
Some herbs have a cooling effect, while others have a warming effect.
Likewise some herbs have a drying effect while others have a soothing and moisturizing effect. With this knowledge, we can select the most appropriate nutritional aid for the individual involved. The terms listed below were used in this lesson. If you are unsure of the meaning of any, click on the word for a definition. Flora Mucous Membrane Mucus Otitis Media phytonutrients proanthocyanidins Click here to take the Self-Evaluation for Lesson 11.