The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi continues to remain in the news, with EPCA even declaring public healthcare emergency in the National capital.
Per a report, in 2018, 7 out of 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India. (Source)
The latest report by India Today points out that while the condition in Delhi is “severe”, there are 13 other cities in the country that are trading far worse. It includes Jind, Baghpat, Lucknow, Kanpur and more.
The health scare due to air pollution is real, and it’s much widespread than just the National Capital Region.
Air pollution already kills 1.2 million Indians in a year, which makes it the third biggest cause of death in the country. Experts believe, unless intervened with immediate and massive recovery steps, the problem is only going to get worse, killing more and more people.
Onto the solutions now, as an individual, there’s a handful of things you must do to keep the effects of severe air condition at the minimal on your health. Drinking green tea is one of those steps.
Green tea has long been a home remedy to a wide range of health issues, revered by indigenous people for centuries.
Recently, several studies have reported that green tea can help people keep their lungs healthier and combat air pollution effectively. In fact, a study that involved more than 1,000 adults in Korea found that people who drank at least 2 cups of green tea every day had better lung function vs. those who drank none. (Source)
When you breathe in toxic air, you inhale the pollutants, which reaches deep into your lungs and affects the respiratory tract. Although our lungs are self-cleaning organs, if they are exposed to pollution over a longer period, they might not be as efficient in the cleaning process. Moreover, many people have chronic conditions where their lungs do not optimally function.
In any way, when we breathe in the pollutants regularly, it severely damages our respiratory system. This gives rise to cases of respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and more.
Drinking tea is one of the effective lung cleansing techniques. Owing to its anti-oxidant properties, it can open up your airways, improve lung capacity, andreduce inflammation. So, even when you’re inhaling pollutants, you can keep your lung function well and combat respiratory diseases decently. (Source)
So, don’t let deteriorating air condition affect you and your family’s health. Take proper measures and fight the problem. Among several of those measures, one is drinking green tea. Enjoy the richness of this beverage and ensure a longer, healthier and happier life.
