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Air Bath and Good Health
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Air is of prime importance for
life. One may live for a few
days without food or perhaps
even without water. But it is
impossible to survive even for a
minute or two without air.
Oxygen is essential for the
process of combustion taking
place in all the various cells of
the body. We obtain this
oxygen from the air. When we
inhale, oxygen of the air
dissolves in the blood flowing
through the fine capillaries in
the lungs, and is thus carried
to every cell in the body.
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Carbon dioxide and other toxic substances are formed in the cells as the end
pr6ducts of combustion and other processes taking place in the cells. Carbon dioxide
thus formed dissolves in the blood. When this impure blood carrying carbon dioxide
reaches the lungs, carbon dioxide is released into the air present in tt1e lungs, and
is exhaled with it.
Thus when we breathe in, oxygen of the air enters the lungs and dissolves in the
blood. When we breathe out, carbon dioxide formed in the body is expelled. In
short, the blood gets purified in the lungs. Even this elementary information is
sufficient to make the importance of deep breathing obvious to everyone.
The main source of oxygen on the earth is vegetation such as trees, shrubs and
other green plants. Plants take up carbon dioxide from the air for their nutrition and
growth, and release oxygen into the air.
The proportion of oxygen in the atmosphere is, therefore, somewhat greater in
areas covered with greenery. Densely populated and industrial areas, on the other
hand, are comparatively deficient In oxygen, and polluted in other ways. The
thoughtless and wanton destruction of vegetation going on - today aggravates this
deficiency and pollution.
All these facts make it obvious that a walk in open space~ covered with greenery,
such as gardens and fields, is highly beneficial, especially when accompanied by deep
breathing to ventilate the lungs. The cool breeze of early mornings, being fresh,
pure and rich in oxygen, purifies the blood and the body, and fills the mind with
cheer and joie de vivre. The salubrious effects of fresh air on the body, mind and
health are universally recognized.
Some suggestions for Air Bath:
(1) Always breathe through the nose. The hair in the nose performs the function of a
filter, removing the fine dust particles in the air. Moreover, the air gets warmed up
in passing through the nasal passages, which has a salutary effect in the lungs.
(2) Always take deep breaths. The breathing of most city people leading sedentary
lives is shallow. The result is that carbon dioxide is not eliminated properly, and
toxins consequently accumulate in the body.
(3) Do not cover the face while sleeping.
(4) In winter, protect yourself from the cold with warm coverings as necessary; but
keep the windows open.
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About Author:
Krishan Bakhru is the Editor of Natural Beauty , Free Aromatherapy Recipes
Cat Food Recipes & Dog Food Recipes
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