Red
blood cells are the most important for maintaining the oxygen level in our body.
It is very dangerous for a human if his/her Oxygen level become low In body, even
it may cause death. So, it is most important to maintain oxygen level in our
blood. There are several methods by which we can increase the oxygen level in
blood at our home without taking any medical measures. In this article, we will
be discussing about some home remedies for increasing blood oxygen level.
Ferritin
is the storage form of iron and is one of the most accurate ways to measure
iron levels. If the ferritin level is low then it shows iron storage disruption.
This makes the
level of haemoglobin low. It is alarming how many people are
deficient and those at high risk for low levels are menstruating women, vegans,
and vegetarians who are not conscious of how to get their levels higher and
those who are taking antacids regularly.
The use
of antacids cause a drop in stomach acid levels preventing absorption or
utilisation of iron even if you have ample dietary sources. This causes a drop
in oxygen levels in the blood. During these challenging times that we are in,
please do make it a priority to observe ferritin levels to ensure that your
body is not at higher risk for oxygen level drop.
Blood vessels
are relaxed by compounds called Nitrates which can increase oxygen supply
throughout your body. These are found in beetroot, garlic, leafy greens, pomegranate, cruciferous vegetables, sprouts, meat, nuts, and seeds. These foods
help the body with circulation of blood throughout the vascular system. Your body
also needs foods rich in folate and B12 to
form heme iron, which is the oxygen carrying part of your blood. Ensure that
you are eating a diverse diet with plenty of fibre rich colorful plant foods.
The more you can include the better, as the antioxidant boost can also help
with vascular movement and oxygenation.
Our
lungs play a key role in maintaining oxygen levels. Your lungs have a residual
volume of air that is always required to keep the lungs inflated. But if you
have developed a pattern of shallow breathing, then what happens is that you
always end up breathing out inadequately. This causes the residual volume to
increase and prevents oxygenation from every breath in. These patterns of
suboptimal breathing occur due to two reasons.
The first is
that you might not be using your diaphragm.
Your diaphragm is a muscle that sits below your lungs separating the rib
cage from the abdomen. When you consciously balloon your abdomen, you create a
vacuum in the chest, which allows your lungs to fill completely. If you breathe
by expanding your rib cage instead you never breathe optimally.
The second reason is mouth breathing. This is common
when you work out, when you sleep, or even through the day. Mouth breathing
reduces nitric oxide and that reduces oxygen levels. Ask your family member or
friend to observe you in sleep. If you are someone who breathes from the mouth,
learn about mouth taping from a professional. Overall, it might be advisable to
relearn breathing. There are several people, even those who practice yoga long
term, who still breathe poorly.
Given
that work has shifted to remote for so many, being sedentary has also gone up.
Prioritise the time you would have spent commuting in exercise. It is normal to
get breathless when exercising and oxygen consumption does increase. But this
is also how you improve lung function and oxygenation overall.
Exercises combined
with conscious breath work the right way goes a long way in boosting oxygen
levels. Focus on the right method of breathing from someone trained in it
versus someone who simply advises you to breathe in and out through your mouth.
Mouth breathing while exercising also activates the sympathetic nervous system.
That can leave you in a state of higher inflammation and more susceptible to a
weak immune system. Push yourself to include different forms of exercise,
pushing your boundaries slowly but surely, in combination with the right
breathing.
Your
body is 60-70 percent water. It is so deeply connected with oxygenation and
energy production. You need water in several metabolic functions, to lubricate
joints, effectively eliminate toxins, regulate your body temperature and
support optimal functioning of practically every system. It is noticeable that
several health-conscious people still consume very little water.
Lack of adequate
hydration causes stagnation in the lymphatic system. This can
weaken the immune system, impacting energy and also predisposing you towards
infections. That is the last thing you need during these troubled times. This
is such a cost-effective way of supporting you. Begin to improve your hydration
today!
These are the five steps towards becoming empowered and more aware of your oxygen levels. Maybe the times we are in are alarming, but take steps every single day to empower yourself and support your body through these challenging times.
