HOW TO SURVIVE IN A POLLUTED CITY
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Do you know Air pollution is a Threat to everybody around the world. WHO reports that 90% of the population around the world living in the areas that exceed its air safety recommendations. With the increase of vehicle usage and the increase in population, Air Pollution is the fundamental issue which everybody is facing at the present time and experiencing it. According to the study, it is examined that there is decreased in the lifespan of over 3 yrs in the individuals who are living in a polluted city which is the major global threat to human health. Living in a polluted city like Delhi, Hong Kong is like as we are smoking two Packs of Cigarettes per month.

The major causes of Air pollution are lungs disease, cancer, asthma, shortened lifespan, shortened life span. But with a proper nutritional diet and arranging things we can easily survive in a polluted city. Here I will talk about what to do and what not to do and what type of nutrients and vitamins you have to take to better avoid your healthy getting damaged from the Air pollution. Here are the top ways to protect our health from Air Pollution or how to survive in a polluted city:-

1. INSTALL AIR POLLUTION APP:-

There are many air pollution application in Play store like Air Quality Index etc to check the air quality of your area. You can check at what time the air quality is good enough to go out and do outdoor activities. Here I provide the Air Quality Index of the city I am living (without mentioning the city name). As you see, if your Local AQI ( IN) is between 0 to 50 then the air quality is very good and you don’t have to worry about the polluted air. More the Local AQI (IN) more will be air pollution, more you have to be care full.

2. AVOID EXERCISE IN A POLLUTED ENVIRONMENT:-

Avoid doing gym or physical exercise when the air polluted level is at its peak. Go to the gym early in the morning as the pollution level at that time is very low and u can feel fresh air rather than in the evening as there is more usage of the vehicle in the evening rather than the morning.

3. USE OF EUCALYPTUS OIL:-

After moving all day in the polluted environment, our lungs and respiratory systems get damaged. Eucalyptus oil is the best antioxidant for our respiratory system. It is very beneficial for the lungs as it helps in breaking down Mucus. Eucalyptus oil also helps in removing a lot of pollutants we breathe the whole day. Just put the 2 drop-ins boiled water and deeply inhale the steam vapor for 3 to 5 min. With regular use of Eucalyptus oil, you can easily protect your health from air pollution.

4. INSTALL AIR FILTERS IN ROOM:-

It’s compulsory that our rooms should have clean air and we should inhale good quality of air while sleeping or eating at the room. So it’s better to install good quality of air filters in room to avoid harmful health to your body. Pls keep in mind if u are having a baby or have a baby less than 5 yrs, it is compulsory to install an Air filter in the room to avoid the bad effect of bad quality air on your children’s health.

5. AVOID EATING FAST-FOOD

Avoid eating fast-food as your body is already taking unhealthy air or bad quality of oxygen. So your body is already getting damaged from outside. So don’t damage your body from inside by eating fast-foods which are made from bad oil or poor quality of water. Eat good quality of food made at home from Olive oil or good quality of oil and eat green vegetables as much as you can to avoid harmful effects from air pollution.

6. INDOOR PLANTS:-

Grow indoor plants in your room that helps in eliminating Air pollution and cleaning your room from air pollutions. Planting indoor plants in your room help in a good quality of sleep. There are many indoor plants which are available in the nursery and through online apps and sites. So the top indoor plants which I recommend you to plant in your room are:- Areca Palm, Money Plant, Golden Pothos.

7. SELENIUM:-

Living in the polluted city will generate free radicals in your body. Free radicals are present in the smoke and when that free radicals enter in your body, this will cause lung cancer and can damage your cells. Selenium is the powerful mineral or powerful Anti-oxidant which helps in protecting free radicals generating in the body. The foods rich in Selenium are cottage cheese, Brown rice, Eggs, Sunflower Seeds, Milk & Yogurt.

8. USAGE OF VITAMIN C:-

Living in the polluted city decrease the Immune system of our body and also weakens the blood vessels. The immune system plays a vital role in recovering the body from fever and other diseases. If you have a weak immune system, our body will not recover easily from fever. So to increase and strengthen the blood vessel. Start taking vitamin C from the different types of foods or seasonal foods eg. lemon, Papaya, Orange.

9. USAGE OF VITAMIN E:-

Our cells are more damaged from the bad quality of oxygen or from Air Pollution. Adding Vitamin E helps to supply good quality of oxygen to the body which helps in recovering the damaged cells. Vitamin E is present in the Egg yolk, spinach, fish capsules.

Tips to avoid pollution:- Plant more trees. If you are using cars and going alone start sharing it with neighbors e.g going to an office. Indoor plants for cleaning rooms.

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