How To Treat Chest Infections Using Natural Remedies
A chest infection is where your lungs and airways become infected with a virus, bacteria or fungus.
This can cause a persistent cough, mucus and phlegm, wheezing or shortness of breath.
Most chest infections clear up on their own, but sometimes they can be life threatening and lead to pneumonia and swelling in the lungs.
In today's video we will share with you the best 10 natural remedies for chest infections to use at home.
Remedy 1: Fenugreek Tea
Add 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds to a pan with 2 cups (500ml) of water. Boil this for 4 minutes, sieve and the drink the tea. Fenugreek tea contains natural polyphenols that break down mucus in the lungs, and helps you to cough it up for fast relief.
Remedy 2: Zinc Chelate
Start taking a daily supplement of 200mg chelated zinc, to keep your lungs strong and healthy throughout the year. Zinc lowers the risk of pneumonia by activating immune cells, and regulating inflammation in your lungs.
Remedy 3: Wild Oregano Oil
Take 2-3 pearl capsules of wild oregano oil each day, at the first sign of a chest infection. Oregano oil contains carvacrol, one of the most powerful natural antibiotics which speeds up your immune system and fights off respiratory infections in the lungs, throat and sinus.
Remedy 4: Salt Inhaler
Use an inexpensive salt inhaler to help reduce inflammation in the lungs, to make it easier to breathe. Simply place some Himalayan salt into the device and inhale the salty air for 15 minutes per day. The ions from salt help to calm your airways.
Remedy 5: Mullein
Drop 1-2ml of mullein extract into a glass of water and drink 3 times per day. Mullein leaves and flowers have been used for thousands of years to fight viruses and ailments in the lungs. This is effective at reducing lung infections, asthma, earaches, bronchitis, coughs and even TB.
Remedy 6: Rosemary & Thyme Tea
Pick and wash thoroughly a large bunch of thyme and rosemary. Infuse these in a 2 litre bottle of water in the refrigerator overnight and drink through the following day. Rosmarinic acid, thymol and other compounds from these herbs are antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal which fight off lung infections.
Remedy 7: Ginger & Lemon Tea
Slice and peel 2 inch of fresh ginger root, add to a pan with 3 cups of water (750ml). Allow this to simmer for 20 minutes, and add the juice of a fresh lemon. This drink has an anti-inflammatory effect in your lungs, helping to reduce the risk of pneumonia, open the airways and fight off infection.
Remedy 8: Steam Treatment
Cover your head with a towel and lean over a bowl of hot water, being careful not to burn yourself. Gently inhale the steam to help break down thick mucus in your lungs and sinuses. Do this for 2-3 minutes, take a break and then repeat.
Remedy 9: Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus is an Australian herb which has been used to relieve asthma attacks and calm the lungs during a coughing fit. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil into the steaming bowl of water we previously mentioned. This will help to calm inflammation in your lungs, for easier breathing.
Remedy 10: Vitamin D3
Take 20,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day and 200mcg of Vitamin K2 (MK7). Vitamin D helps to fight over 300 illnesses, especially respiratory infections such as cold and flu. It is a natural hormone vitamin which reduces inflammation in the lungs and strengthens your immune system.
Bonus Remedy: Garlic
Garlic is one of the most potent anti-viral agents on the planet and fights all kinds of infections. This is a broad spectrum healer rich in allicin which boosts your immunity. Consume garlic whenever you can, In soups, stir fries or shaved into salads to keep your lungs strong and healthy.
As you can see there are many natural remedies which you can use to help fight off chest infections, remove mucus from the lungs and breathe easier.
Try out some of these remedies and see which works best for your unique body.
Many of these herbs have been used for thousands of years and have a steep history in healing respiratory disorders.
These also help those suffering with asthma, bronchitis, COPD and many other lower/upper respiratory illnesses.
Remember to stay hydrated when you have a chest infection, because dehydration causes mucus to become thicker, which can trigger more painful coughing.
There are also breathing devices on the market called OPEP, which help to provide a steady pressure of oxygen into your lungs. These are highly effective at relieving mucus, improving breathing, and strengthening the lungs.
You can find a link to one of these products below the video.
We highly recommend Taking D3, K2 and Zinc as dietary supplements. Most people are deficient in these because we do not get access to enough sunshine, and the soils are often depleted of zinc.
Zinc and Vitamin D both play a crucial role in protecting the lungs from damage, illnesses and respiratory infections.
Eating shellfish soaked in vinegar at least once per week is a good way to raise your bodies supply of trace minerals that help protect against chest infections.
Finally, if you wear a face mask in public places, be sure to wash this regularly as moisture from your breathing can cause fungal spores to breed on the material.
In our other videos we discuss more herbs, treatments and natural ways to support your immune system, protect the lungs and reduce chronic inflammation.
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