Keep your breathing healthy: 7 easy exercises to strengthen your lungs amid pollution.
Pollution levels are continuously increasing in Delhi, due to which respiratory problems have become common. In many areas of the capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached close to 500, which can prove harmful for human health. In such a situation, while it is important to protect the environment to prevent pollution, it is also very important to do regular breathing exercises to keep your lungs healthy.
According to health experts, by adopting these 7 exercises you can avoid the effects of pollution and increase your lung capacity:
- deep breathing – Taking deep breaths increases the supply of oxygen in the lungs and removes harmful elements.
- Pranayama – This breathing control exercise brings mental peace and improves lung capacity.
- kapalbhati – This exercise is very beneficial for the lungs and respiratory system affected by pollution.
- Anulom-Vilom – Nasal breathing exercises provide lung function and inner peace.
- Bhramari – Reduces throat infections and improves the respiratory system.
- throne – This exercise helps in removing mucus and harmful substances.
- breathing with closed lips – Slows down the rate of breathing and improves oxygen exchange.
By adopting these exercises, you can not only avoid the effects of pollution but also keep your lungs healthy.
