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Lung Disorders/Issues
FOODS TO EAT MORE OF
  • Nonalcoholic fluids to help thin mucus
  • Fruits: Apples, apricots, berries (Acai, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries), grapes, oranges, papayas, pumpkins, tomatoes
  • Vegetables: Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, jalapenos, onions, red bell peppers, turnips
  • Figs, nuts (especially walnuts), garlic, green tea
  • Fatty fish (like salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and trout)
  • Lean meat, beans, yogurt, and whole-grain products
  • Flaxseeds & flaxseed oil
 
FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE
  • Smoking, alcohol
  • Fatty meat, shellfish, vegetable oils
  • Some food sensitivities can affect the lungs, such as dairy, peanuts, MSG and aspartame
 
ESSENTIAL OILS 
  • Lung Congestion: Cypress, eucalyptus, pine, rosalina, sage, sandalwood, tea tree (massage back & chest, diffuse)
  • Some studies suggest inserting diluted oils into the rectum as the fastest way to affect the lungs.  Try mixing one or a blend of the above oils with a gentle carrier oil and inserting into the rectum for at least 15 minutes (overnight if you are able).
 
HERBAL
  • Chamomile, comfrey, dandelion, Elecampane, eucalyptus, garlic, ginger,  golden seal, lavender, lobelia, lungwort, mullein, oregano, osha root, peppermint, plantain, rose,  rosemary, sage, schisandra, skullcap, spearmint, violet, yarrow

NATURAL
  •  Concord grape juice (organic with no additives).

YOGA / MEDITATION THERAPY
  •  Gentle Yoga Therapy for your Lungs (17 minutes - Yoga JP)
  • Yoga Poses for Clearing Lungs (4 minutes - eHow Fitness)
  • Lung Cleansing Meditation (9 minutes - Institute for Rehabilitative Qigong & Tai Chi)
 
SUPPLEMENTS
  • Coenzyme Q10: 100mg daily
  • Selenium: 100mcg daily
  • Molybdenum: 1-3mg daily
  • N-acetylcysteine: 250mg daily
  • Vitamin B12: 1,000mcg daily
  • Vitamin C: Up to 3,000mg daily
 
MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​
  • Can represent feelings of depression, fear of life, unworthiness or grief. ​

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

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Apple Cider (GF VG VT)
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Blueberry Peach Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie (LC GF VT)
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Mango-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)
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Superfruit Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)
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Brain Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)
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Sunrise Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
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Blueberry Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)
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Cranberry-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)
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Peach-Grape Smoothie (GF VT)
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Super Skin Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

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3 Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Balsamic Glazed Fish (LC GF KT)
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Bean & Veggie Tacos or Burritos (VG VT)
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Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)
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Breaded Rosemary Chicken/Turkey (LC)
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Chicken Ramen (LC GF)
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Chickpea Wraps (LC VG VT)
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Crumb-Topped Salmon (LC KT)
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Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Green Chili Soup (LC VG VT)
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Herby Chicken/Turkey Wild Rice Hot Dish (LC)
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Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)
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Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)
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Pesto Fish (LC GF KT)
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Rosemary Chicken/Turkey (LC GF KT)
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Salmon with Mustard Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)
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Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Traditional Chicken/Turkey Wild Rice Casserole (LC)
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Turkey Kielbasa & Bean Pasta (LC)
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Vegan Jambalaya (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegetarian Chili (LC GF VG VT)
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White Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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5 Ingredient Black Bean Chowder (LC GF)
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Baked Pecan-Dijon Fish (LC KT)
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Balsamic-Glazed Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Black Bean Bowl (LC GF)
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Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)
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Chicken with Creamy Chive Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Cornmeal Waffles with Strawberry Syrup (VG VT)
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Curry Noodle Stir Fry (LC VG VT)
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Fish with Garlic Sauce (LC KT)
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Garlic Chicken (LC KT)
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Lemon Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)
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Quinoa Oatmeal (LC GF VG VT)
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Salsa Cruda Pasta (LC VG VT)
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Salmon with Plum Sauce (GF)
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Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)
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Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)
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Tuna Wrap (LC KT)
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Vegan Black Bean Bowl (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)
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Veggie Ramen (LC VG VT)
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White Chili (LC GF VT)
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Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)
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Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)
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Basil Caesar Salmon (KT)
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Black Bean Burger (LC VG VT)
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Blueberry Mini Muffins (LC GF VT)
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Chicken Dumpling Soup (LC)
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)
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Crispy Potato-Crusted Fish (LC GF)
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Deviled Chicken (LC KT)
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Greek Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce (LC VT)
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Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)
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Low-Cal Enchiladas (LC)
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Noodles with Peanut Sauce (VG VT)
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Pesto Chicken (LC GF KT)
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Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna (LC VG VT)
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Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)
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Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)
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Southern Pecan Catfish (GF KT)
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Teriyaki Salmon (GF KT)
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Turkey & Gravy (KT)
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Vegan Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (LC GF VG VT)
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Vegetable Curry (LC GF KT VG VT)
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White Bean & Spinach Soup (LC GF)

SIDES

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Asparagus Au Gratin (LC KT VT)
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BBQ Salad (LC VT)
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Bruschetta (LC, VG, VT)
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Corn Tamale Cakes​ (VT)
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Couscous Pilaf (VG VT)
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Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)
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Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)
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Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)
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Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)
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Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)
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Asparagus with Hollandaise (LC GF VT KT)
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Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Chickpea Pasta Salad (LC VG VT)
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Creamy Bean Francais (VT)
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Glazed Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Molasses Beans (LC GF)
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Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)
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Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)
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​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)
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Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)
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Cannellini and Tomato Crostini (VG VT)
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Cinnamon Chips with Fruit Salsa (VG VT)
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Farro (VG VT)
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Guacamole (GF KT VG VT)
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Panzanella (LC VG VT)
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Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)
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Roasted Carrots (LC GF VG VT)
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Southwest Pasta Salad (LC VG VT)
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Zattar Quinoa Salad (LC GF VG VT)
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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