Natural health tips for a chest/bronchail infection

The following information may help to prevent upper respitory infections.


Bromelain extracted from pineapples is extreamely effective in bronchail conditions, as it improves lung function and helps loosen the mucus, while symptoms are acute, take 500mg three times daily, plus 4-5 grams per day of vitamin C.


(Nac) N-acetyl cysteine helps to break up the mucus and reduce the bacterial count for people suffering with bronchitis. Take 500mg twice a day 30 minutes before food. Studies  have shown that people taking NAC on a regular basis suffer fewer incidences of bronchitis, colds and flu. NAC helps to support the liver.

Useful herbs for boosting the immune system and reducing bacteria are echinacea, ashwagandha, goldenseal, and elderberry.

Liquorice is an anti-flammatory, anti-viral and can be very useful with bronchial conditions. Buy whole liquorice from health stores
Expectorant hebs that can clear your chest are garlic, horehound and euphorbia. They can be taken as a captual or tincture.

Increasing vitamin B1 (thiamine), found in peas, wholegrain rice, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts is essential for healthy lungs.