How to saturate blood with oxygen at home. Folk remedies

Oxygen is essential for the human body. Thanks to this gas, a person is able to utilize a variety of substances (proteins, fats and carbohydrates). In the process of processing, the body extracts certain energy, which is spent on various activities.

Saturation of blood with oxygen allows you to activate processes, eliminate problems associated with impaired blood circulation, and this can be done at home.

Indications

Most often, saturation (oxygen saturation of the blood) during treatment is used in rare cases, since the equipment is quite expensive.

It is possible to independently monitor indicators using the available methods in the following cases:

• hypoxemia;
  
• postoperative period;
• the possibility of nocturnal respiratory arrest;
• respiratory failure;
• using anesthesia for anesthesia;
• deep hypoxia caused by disruption of the work of internal organs, blood systems.

It is important to control the indicators, since with oversaturation with oxygen, headaches, drowsiness and weakness can occur.

Breathing exercises

You can saturate the blood with oxygen at home using a special breathing technique. The most effective way to saturate blood with oxygen through gymnastics is the Buteyko method.

Contraindications

Respiratory gymnastics by the Buteyko method does not cause significant harm, as it is based on the physiological needs of the body.

There is a small list of contraindications for the implementation of this technique:

• dental dental diseases;
• diabetes;
• postoperative period (especially the rehabilitation period after suffering diseases of the cardiovascular system);
• mental disorders;
• bulging of the artery wall;
• acute infectious diseases;
• severe bleeding;
• a chronic form of inflammation of the palatine tonsils.

Also, it is not recommended to perform gymnastics to saturate the blood with oxygen during pregnancy and lactation.

Training

It is recommended to stop taking medications, as they accumulate toxins in the body. If complete refusal is impossible, it is necessary to consult with a specialist about dose reduction.

How to prepare the body for Buteyko gymnastics:

1. First you need to get emotional. In the process, you need to be careful, as breathing technique requires patience and willpower.
   
2. When unfamiliar and unpleasant sensations appear, you do not need to quit classes, since such a reaction of the body is associated with psychological reflexes.
3. Before starting gymnastics, you need to take a health test.

The test is carried out in order to determine the level of health status.

To determine the level of well-being, you need to sit in a relaxed position, relax and take a breath. With the help of a stopwatch, you need to determine the time and hold your breath. The time until the next breath speaks about poor health, if less than 30-60 seconds have passed. - unsatisfactory condition.

Procedure step by step

You can saturate the blood with oxygen at home by performing breathing exercises in complete silence and on an empty stomach.

In the table, you can view the step-by-step stages of the implementation of the technique:

Stage No.	Name	Description	Number of repetitions
1	Preliminary exercise	To carry out the exercise, you will need a chair with a flat back. You need to sit on the edge and place your hands on your knees. Within 10-15 minutes, you need to silently inhale and exhale through the nose. As a result, sweat may appear on the body, and you may also feel a surge of warmth.	1 time
2	Breathing exercises	First, you need to inhale and exhale air with pauses of 5 seconds. This exercise activates the work of the upper pulmonary center.	10 times
You need to inhale, 7.5 seconds long, and then exhale for the same period. At first, you can feel the movement of air from the diaphragm to the thoracic region, and then vice versa.	10 times
It is necessary to hold your breath and carry out an acupressure of the nose. Before the massage, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the location of the acupuncture points.	1 time
To ventilate the lungs, it is necessary to perform 12 deep breaths and exhalations within 40-60 seconds. The average time of one inhalation and exhalation should be at least 2 seconds.	1 time
The final stage of breathing exercises is holding the breath for the maximum period.	1 time
3	Four-level breathing	It is necessary for 2 minutes to make shallow breaths and exhalations (with a pause), 5 seconds long.	1 time
Then, within 1 min, it is necessary to carry out inhalation-exhalation also in 5 seconds, but with holding the breath.	1 time
It is necessary to carry out similar exercises (1-2 points), observing the technique, but with a break of 7.5 seconds. The execution time is increased to 3 minutes.	1 time
It is necessary to make a maximum exhalation and hold your breath, then take a deep breath and hold your breath again. Then you need to inhale, pause and exhale with a breath holding for 10 minutes. Perform this technique for 4 minutes.	1 time
In the process of carrying out various exercises (squats, walking) or in a standing position, you need to hold your breath.	3-10 times

Efficiency

Respiratory gymnastics of Buteyko is verified by the creator. While studying at the Medical University in Moscow, Konstantin Buteyko was diagnosed with malignant arterial hypertension.

A graduate of a medical university began studying breathing practices and in 1952 came up with a unique technique. The effectiveness of breathing exercises was recognized in the 80s of the last century, and its creator lived for 80 years, playing sports and tourism.

Possible complications

After 14-21 days, some symptoms of the disease can be noticed, which disappeared during treatment.

Alkaline diet

You can saturate the blood with oxygen at home using a special diet. To do this, you do not need to completely rebuild your diet and give up your favorite foods. It is important to introduce oxygen-rich vegetables and fruits into the diet.

An alkaline diet is a nutritional method that requires you to consume 80% of the alkaline foods in your daily diet.

You can saturate the blood with oxygen at home by adhering to the basic principles:

• It is important to maintain a fractional diet - at least 4 meals a day.
• It is also necessary to maintain water balance and drink about 2 liters of water.
• For lovers of sweets, brown sugar, bee honey, maple syrup can be consumed in small quantities.
• You can also consume legumes to make up for protein deficiencies due to lack of meat products.
• For cooking, you can use vegetable oils, or completely abandon their use.

During the first phase, a person can lose from 3 to 4 kg of excess weight, experience slight weakness. It is also characterized by a weakening of the diet for easier adaptation of the body.

It is allowed to use 1 tbsp. coffee a day, 2-3 slices of bread.

Following the preparation for an alkaline diet, there is a second phase - as a continuation of the first. It is characterized by slow withdrawal of excess weight (only up to 2.5 kg per week), improvement of general well-being. You also need to eat healthy foods.

Contraindications

Contraindications to such a diet may be:

• coronary heart disease;
• acute renal failure;
• childhood;
• chronic renal failure.

It is also necessary to gradually switch to an alkaline (or alkaline) diet for those who rarely eat fiber.

Allowed Products

On an alkaline diet, the following food categories are recommended:

Product category	Description	Examples of
Fruit and vegetable juices	This product category has an acidity index of 8.5. Most of the approved foods are rich in retinol, ascorbic acid, as well as B vitamins and antioxidants. Permitted fruits and vegetables help improve blood circulation, and juices allow the body to get rid of harmful toxins faster.	The list of products includes grapes, pineapple, raisins, pears, passion fruit. Vegetable juices can be anything you like.
Foods high in antioxidants	The acidity index for this category is 8. These ingredients help maintain normal immunity and regulate blood pressure.	The food list includes carrots, avocados, bananas, currants, celery, garlic and dates.
Foods that have a positive effect on the kidneys	The products have a mild effect on the gastrointestinal tract and have a diuretic effect, as a result of which they give a cleansing effect for the kidneys. They also form alkaline substances (pH = 8.5) and are rich in vitamins. Papaya helps to normalize bowel function.	This category includes mango, melon, lime, papaya and parsley.
Foods rich in complex carbohydrates	Due to the high fiber content in products, long-term saturation of the body is ensured. Also, fiber has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract. The products of this group include useful enzymes. Due to complex protein molecules, the body is able to maintain the normal hormonal balance of the body.	In the list of these products, you can define apricots, apples and sprouted alfalfa.
Products containing naturally occurring water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds	This category is characterized by an acid balance of 8.5 units. The composition of the products of this group includes not only flavonoids, but also tannins (they can recognized by the characteristic dry mouth after consumption and tart aftertaste), as well as natural antioxidants. Due to its antimicrobial action, an increase in the alkaline environment of the body is ensured.	This category of products includes kiwi, fruit juices, chicory.
Enzyme-rich foods	The products of this group include enzymes that have a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. Also, in addition to their main effect, they contain a ton of vitamins (for example, vitamin A). Due to the content of useful elements, products also provide the body with antibacterial action.	Peppers and melons can be added to the list of these products.
Foods that regulate acidity levels	The main action of this group of products is aimed directly at reducing the acidity level. These products have a pH of 8.5. In addition to this property, foods also affect the body due to the content of calcium, iron and amino acids.	This category includes watercress, seaweed and asparagus.
Agar agar	This product contains a lot of fiber, Fe, Ca. Also, a plus of such a product is its easy absorption by the body. This natural product is made from seaweed. It is believed to be one of the best foods for increasing oxygen levels in the body.	Natural substitute for gelatin.
Lemon	Lemon is the most oxygen-rich food. Despite the sour taste, lemon turns to alkali during use. Due to its electrolytic properties, lemon helps the body recover from colds, heartburn and viral diseases. Also, the product has a positive effect on the liver, providing a cleansing effect.	Lemon, lemon juice.
Watermelon	Among the products presented, watermelon has the highest pH value = 9 units. The mass of useful properties of this product is explained by the high content of liquid and fiber. The product has a diuretic effect, is a source of a powerful antioxidant, provitamin A, ascorbic acid. Due to the large amount of fiber, watermelon affects the work of the gastrointestinal tract, and also helps to cleanse the colon.	Watermelon pulp and juice.

There is also a separate menu for phase 2.

An example of a daily diet:

• for breakfast, you can eat fruit with soy milk or yogurt, if you wish, you can replace the meal with fruit juice;
• a light vegetable soup is suitable for lunch;
• for an afternoon snack, you can use a little light soy yogurt;
• for dinner, it is recommended to limit yourself to tofu cheese and green vegetables.

Since phase 2 is the most restrictive, the menu looks quite intimidating. It is not necessary to limit the number of products.

The final phase of the diet is necessary to consolidate the achieved result. It is not as strict as the alkaline diet itself. In the process of this "exit" from the diet, you can gradually introduce protein foods.

Approximate menu for a day:

• breakfast should consist of proteins (it can be cottage cheese or steamed omelet), fruits and yogurt;
• for lunch, it is recommended to use meat or fish products in combination with vegetable salads and soups;
• The afternoon snack should consist of fruits and dark chocolate;
• for dinner, fresh vegetables and lean fish or meat are suitable.

It is recommended to use 1 yellow fruit for breakfast and one green one.

How long will the result last

Blood oxygenation through diet for long-term results is achieved through an integrated approach. The main effect of an alkaline diet is to improve the health of the body.

In the process of using this method, you can feel a significant improvement, and after the end, the effect may decrease.

In order to maintain the achieved results at home, it is recommended to consume oxygen-rich foods daily. Their action is sufficient to maintain normal levels.

Possible complications

Possible side effects of an acid-base diet include:

• cerebral vasospasm, which manifests itself through migraine;
• protein catabolism;
• angina pectoris;
  
• convulsions;
• cardiac arrhythmia;
• Raynaud's symptoms;
• spasms of the bronchi;
• abdominal pain;
• cramps of the eyelids and increased sensitivity to sunlight;
• numbness of the limbs.

Such phenomena are associated with an increased alkaline component in the body, which can be caused by prolonged use of a diet or an incorrectly composed diet.

Oxygen cocktails

An oxygen cocktail is a composition that contains oxygen and forms a foam. The cocktail contains only three components: oxygen, flavoring and foaming agent.

At home, you can use the following devices for making oxygen cocktails:

• oxygen mixer;
• oxygen cocktail;
• Oxygen Concentrator.

The most efficient way to cook is with a concentrator. The device can cost about 20,000 rubles.

When preparing, you can use various bases (intended for making cocktails): juices, fruit drinks, decoctions of medicinal herbs. For 100 ml of base, 10 g of a foaming agent is required. The foaming agent can be chicken egg white, licorice root extract or special formulations.

Cocktail with milk and watermelon

To prepare a cocktail you will need:

• 100 ml of milk (chilled);
• 100 g of watermelon pulp (chilled);
• 10-15 g of special composition.

This sweet-tasting cocktail is suitable for both adults and children. Making a cocktail is pretty simple. Chilled watermelon pulp must be peeled and mashed using a blender. The resulting mass must be placed in a glass.

Milk must be mixed with the composition and saturated with oxygen, and then gently move the foam into a glass with watermelon mass.

Rosehip flavor

For cooking you will need:

• 5 ml of liquid bee honey;
• 5-7 g of foaming agent;
• 100 ml of rosehip broth.

This cocktail is good for your immune system. Stir liquid honey in a warm broth of wild rose. It is necessary to add a foaming agent (licorice root extract) to the cooled liquid, and then saturate the liquid with oxygen.

Lifestyle change

To saturate the blood with oxygen, it is recommended to change the lifestyle. Headaches, lowered immunity, and weakness associated with oxygen deprivation can be the result of smoking, occasional walks in the air, and an inactive lifestyle.

Walks in the open air

Fresh air has a beneficial effect on the body. You need to walk for at least 1-2 hours a day.

In addition to walking, they also recommend:

• carry out wet cleaning in the house every day;
• place live plants in the rooms;
• ventilate the premises;

Additionally, you can purchase air purifiers and humidifiers.

To give up smoking

Smoking interferes with the efficient delivery of oxygen to the blood. Also, when using additional oxygen, it is necessary to completely stop smoking, since it tends to ignite and cause serious damage to internal organs.

Weight loss

Excess weight interferes with effective breathing. In some cases, the efficiency of respiration remains the same, but getting rid of excess weight contributes to its better delivery into the blood.

Drinking water

Since water contains an oxygen molecule, drinking a lot of liquid also contributes to saturation.

It is best to drink clean water, it is recommended to drink 1.5-2 liters per day.

Rest in a seated position

In a seated position of the body, the breathing process is more efficient, since the depth of breathing increases. It is not always necessary to rest in a sitting position. To begin with, you can slightly change the lying position.

Advantages and disadvantages

The pros and cons of the described methods can be considered in detail in the table:

Method name	Alkaline diet	Respiratory gymnastics Buteyko	Oxygen cocktail	Lifestyle change
pros	The pluses include: 1. The effectiveness of the diet, not only in terms of health, but also for weight loss. On an alkaline diet, it is possible to lose about 4 kg of excess weight without the possibility of their return, while observing the calorie content. 2. A variety of products can be used. It is important to comply with the rate of 60-80% of alkaline foods in the daily diet. 3. The diet is quite varied. Calorie counting is not required for recovery. 4. The products are affordable and inexpensive. Also, maintaining the correct diet improves memory and attention.	Advantages of gymnastics: 1. Suitable for most people, and can be performed anywhere, as it does not require additional equipment. 2. Respiratory gymnastics is simple and accessible. It is based on the physiological needs of a person. 3. Suitable for people of the age category. 4. It is recommended for many diseases due to its effectiveness and availability. It is also possible to note the clarity of the Buteyko gymnastics method and a specific example of the result based on its creator.	Oxygen cocktails are quite effective, suitable for children and adults, and do not require changing food habits and lifestyle.	This method allows you to improve not only the level of oxygen in the blood, but also the general well-being.
Minuses	Among the cons are: 1. Not suitable for express weight loss. 2. Requires a change in eating habits and preferences. 3. It is necessary to take a complex of additional vitamins to make up for their deficiency due to the lack of dairy products and meat. The insignificant disadvantages include the duration of the diet. An alkaline diet needs to be exploited for about 3 weeks. If you wish, you can extend the period by another 12 days.	As disadvantages, only side effects that arise in the first days of gymnastics can be noted. Due to unpleasant sensations, the desire to engage in this method may disappear, but with the continuation of gymnastics, the unpleasant reactions disappear.	Making cocktails at home is expensive.	Among the minuses, one can note the necessary change in habits, as well as ineffectiveness during saturation.

The methods are quite effective and simple. For the best result, you can combine them, or choose the only one that is suitable in a particular case.

Oxygenating your blood is a fairly simple process that can be done at home. Saturation does not take much time and effort, but it gives significant results in the fight against various diseases.

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