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May 19, 2023
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Members asking about Balance of Nature shifted into a warm exchange about natural remedies for COPD, with apple cider vinegar being the most... Read more

Members asking about Balance of Nature shifted into a warm exchange about natural remedies for COPD, with apple cider vinegar being the most talked-about option. Several members shared tips like mixing a small amount of ACV into tea, eating pineapple to ease coughing, and drinking ginger or turmeric tea daily to help thin mucus and stay hydrated. One inspiring member shared that after quitting smoking at 64, they went from a wheelchair and frequent hospital visits to using just one inhaler and going to the hospital every 18 months.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

What did you do to help your breathing, and that’s great that your hospital visits are farther apart

February 3, 2024
A MyCOPDTeam Member

i dont know what apple cider vinegar does ,but i was in a wheelchair i was also on on an air purifier at night , i haven't used either for years i am on a walker now and i only use one inhaler (anoro) i had to go to the hospital every six weeks now it is every eighteen months , so can someone tell me what is does.PS i am 78 years of age smoked for over 50 years gave them when i was 64. the best of luck !,,,, john

May 24, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

https://youtu.be/iH0_23s5720
In my comparison, our Lungs are like the engine in a car. For lubrication, water (fluids) are the key. Both breathe in Oxygen to make the power to GO. Staying hydrated "helps our COPD" by keeping the mucus thinned and blood pressure lowered. Many people complain about shortness of Breath due to being congested. Some medicines reduce water in the body too. Unless your Doc is saying differently, it's worth a try. ACV helps replace electrolytes in the body which can cause a problem if they get out of whack too. We are a fine-tuned machine ( and running on empty), and every body is different indeed.
There are real doctors on the YouTube site talking about ACV, but this guy has a funny take on things:

May 23, 2023 (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

What is ACV in addition does drinking all this tea help your COPD?

May 23, 2023
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Pardon the confusion. A small amount of ACV goes a long way. Less than a teaspoon in a cup of tea. Or mixed with the others you mention. Pineapple is noted as great for tamping a bad coughing spell. Ginger IS very good to drink as a tea.. Also try Tumeric Oil in soups and stews. I drink a lot of tea - 🫖 DAILY.

May 22, 2023 (edited)

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