Keeping our respiratory system strong is of paramount importance, especially during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 outbreak. I was inspired to write this blog since recently witnessing yellow clouds of pollen morph past me in various permutations. While a little early, the arrival of the pollen is not unexpected. What bears some consideration is how we can ensure that our airways, which often get irritated during pollen season, are kept clean and strong in order to maintain resilience to the virus that has us all concerned.
Keeping our respiratory system strong is of paramount importance, especially during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 outbreak. I was inspired to write this blog since recently witnessing yellow clouds of pollen morph past me in various permutations. While a little early, the arrival of the pollen is not unexpected. What bears some consideration is how we can ensure that our airways, which often get irritated during pollen season, are kept clean and strong in order to maintain resilience to the virus that has us all concerned.
Firstly, we must control our exposure to pollen. Specific examples include:
Once we have done the best we can in keeping the springtime offenders at bay, we can look to support our respiratory health through herbs, food and lifestyle behaviors.
These are just some simple steps to consider implementing in order to maintain a healthy respiratory system for anytime of the year, but particularly now in the face of this Coronavirus that attacks our respiratory system. Be well, Be Proactive!
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