Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: Apricots, clementines, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, pears, tangerines
• Vegetables: arugula, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, chili peppers, collard greens, kale, onions, red & green bell peppers, romaine lettuce, spinach, turnips, watercress
• Cinnamon, garlic (raw if you can), ginger, thyme, green tea, Maitake mushrooms
• Legumes/Beans, seeds (especially sesame, sunflower & pumpkin)
• Soy products and horseradish

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Meat and diary products
• Excessive salt and sugar
• Refined flour and alcohol

ESSENTIAL OILS 

• Anise, Basil, bergamot, birch, cedarwood, celery seed, chamomile, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, frankincense, ginger, lavender, lemon, marjoram, tea tree,  myrtle, myrrh, peppermint, pine, raven,  rosemary, sandalwood and/or spruce​ (apply over lung area, bottom of feet or diffuse). 
  

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HERBAL

• Andrographis, Anise, black cohosh (avoid if pregnant),  cayenne, celery seed, cinnamon, echinacea, elecampane, eucalyptus, elderberries, fenugreek seeds, garlic, ginger, goldenrod, hyssop, juniper, licorice, marshmallow, Nasturtium, oregano, peppermint, sage, stinging nettle, thyme, valerian, wood betony
  
• To expel mucus: Fenugreek Tea

NATURAL

• Horehound tea: 3-4 cups daily (use 1-2 teaspoons per cup; add honey to taste).
• Hot water with fresh squeezed lemon juice (add honey and a dash of cayenne pepper for added effect).
• Make a chest poultice out of bay leaves.

SUPPLEMENTS

• Astragalus: 200 mg 4 times daily (acute) or twice daily (chronic) - should have 0.5% glucosides and 70% polysaccharides
• Echinacea: 200 mg 4 times daily (acute) or twice daily (chronic) - should contain 3.5% echinacosides)
• NAC: 500 mg (acute) or 250 mg (chronic) 3 times daily (take between meals; for long term use add 30 mg zinc and 2 mg copper daily)
• Vitamin A: 25,000 IU daily for 1 month (pregnant women should not exceed 5,000 IU daily)
• Vitamin C/ Flavonoids: 1,000 mg vitamin C and 500 mg flavonoids 3 times daily (reduce dose if it causes diarrhea)

MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​

• Can represent an inflamed family environment (either with loud arguments or silent stewing).  

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Basic Fruit Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

Yogi Tea (LC GF VG VT)

Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Orange Smoothie (GF VT)

Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)

Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

MAINS

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetable Curry (LC GF KT VG VT)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Vegan Jambalaya (LC GF VG VT)

White Bean & Spinach Soup (LC GF)

Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

White Chili (LC GF VT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Molasses Beans (LC GF)

Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Mushrooms & Beans (LC GF VG VT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Caraway Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT KT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)

Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)