Improve oxygen levels naturally | Fusion - WeRIndia

Oxygen is vital for many essential body functions. During the first and second waves of the COVID pandemic, many people suffered from breathing difficulties due to low oxygen saturation levels.

Many factors affect oxygen levels in the body. Seasons like winter also can affect oxygen levels in the body.

Here are some useful tips to improve your oxygen levels naturally:

• Exercises, especially breathing exercises, improve the function of the lungs and the intake of oxygen. Activities like walking, cycling also improve the functions of the lung and blood circulation to the body.
• Like oxygen, water is also vital to the body. Drinking adequate water helps improve oxygen levels in the body. Also, do not overconsume caffeinated drinks, which may cause dehydration.
• Certain air-cleansing indoor plants like aloe vera, bamboo plants etc., eliminate toxins from your surroundings. They purify the air and improve your lung health by absorbing carbon dioxide and harmful toxins from the surroundings.
• Eat iron-rich foods to improve haemoglobin in your blood and thereby oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. Add beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, spinach and other leafy vegetables, meat etc., to your diet to improve iron in your body.
• Stay in ventilated areas to increase oxygen in your surroundings. Keep windows and doors open for proper ventilation. Proper ventilation improves fresh air and also oxygen.
• Maintain the proper posture for improving the oxygen level in your body. Some sitting and standing positions help breathe more air, while others do not allow you to do so. For example, sitting in a downward sloping position helps breathe more air. Similarly, some standing positions and sleeping positions also help breathe more air.
• Antioxidants prevent damage from free radicals. They help prevent many degenerative diseases and cancers as well. Consumption of foods enriched with antioxidants improves cellular functions and oxygen intake to the body.

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