Three Juices to Help Rid Yourself of Mucus

Mucus—it’s something we’ve all experienced at some point. It acts as a protective barrier, lining the moist surfaces of your body such as the nose, throat, mouth, and lungs. Mucus traps irritants like dust, bacteria, and allergens before they can enter your system. It also plays a key role in your immune system by keeping your airways clean and lubricated. When you’re fighting an infection, your body produces more mucus to trap and remove invading pathogens.

However, an overproduction of mucus can become problematic. Excess mucus can build up in your airways, making it difficult to breathe properly, increasing your risk of infections, and causing irritation in your throat or chest—especially when paired with a persistent cough. According to the renowned Dr. Sebi, mucus is “the root of all disease.” He suggests that when the body is in an acidic state, it produces excess mucus to protect itself. Sebi believed that by addressing the underlying acidity in the body and reducing mucus through an alkaline lifestyle, we can help the body naturally restore balance and achieve optimal health.

With this in mind, I’m featuring three juices to help rid your body of excess mucus and support detoxification. These include a red, orange, and green juice—natural remedies designed to help your body fight mucus and promote overall wellness.

Juice Recipes

Red Juice for Respiratory and Anti-Inflammatory Relief

Recipe:

• 1/2 pineapple

• 4 beets

• 1 cucumber

• 1-inch ginger root

• 1/2 lemon

Instructions: Juice, strain if needed, and drink immediately.

Why it works: This juice combines powerhouse ingredients that work together to help reduce mucus and support detoxification

• Beets: rich in betaine, which supports liver detoxification and helps eliminate mucus-forming toxins. They also reduce inflammation in the respiratory system

• Pineapple: contains bromeliad, a natural enzyme that breaks down mucus and soothes the throat and sinuses

• Lemon: helps balance the body’s pH levels, and discourages excess mucus production, and is loaded with vitamin C for immune sypport

• Ginger: acts as natural decongestant and anti-inflammatory agent promoting circulation and helping clear mucus from the lungs and sinuses

• Cucumbers: provide hydration, alkalize the body, and flush out toxins, making mucus easier to expel

Orange juice for Vitamin C Boost

Recipe: Juice, strain if needed, and drink immediately.

• 1 large carrot

• 2 oranges

• 1/2 lemon (peeled)

• 1 green apple

• 1-inch fresh ginger

• 1 pinch of ground cayenne pepper

• Instructions: Juice, strain if needed, and drink immediately.

Why it works:

• Oranges: Oranges are packed with Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps reduce inflammation that contributes to mucus buildup. They also contain flavonoids that support respiratory health and reduce congestion

• Green apples: are rich in antioxidants and pectin, a type of fiber that support detoxification and gut health, indirectly helping the body process and eliminate excess mucus.

• Carrots: Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A. This vitamin supports healthy mucous membranes and reduces overproduction of mucus. Their anti-inflammatory properties also help ease respiratory irritation.

• Lemon: Like in the beet juice, lemon is alkalizing, helping to balance pH levels and discourage mucus production. It’s vitamin C content also aids in fighting inflammation and boosting immunity.

• Ginger: ginger is a natural decongestant and anti-inflammatory, soothing respiratory irritation and helping to break down and expel mucus.

• Cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which helps thin mucus and stimulate drainage from the sinuses. It also increase circulation, promoting faster clearing of respiratory pathways. Cayenne also increase circulation, promoting faster clearing of respiratory problems.

Green Juice for Alkalizing and Detoxifying

Recipe:

• 2 green apples

• 6 ribs celery

• 1 small bulb of fennel

• 1 cucumber

• A big handful of mint leaves

• 1 inch ginger root

• 1/2 lemon

Instructions: Juice, strain if needed, and drink immediately.

Why it works:

• Green Apples: provide a rich source of antioxidants and pectin, which support detoxification and help the body process and remove mucus-forming toxins

• Celery: celery is hydrating and alkalizing, helping to thin mucus and reduce its production

• Fennel: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which can sooth irritated airways and reduce mucus buildup

• Cucumber: contains a high water content that helps hydrate the body, flushing out toxins and thinning mucus for easier expulsion

• Mint: contains natural decongestant properties, thanks to its menthol content, wh rich helps open up airways and break down mucus.

• Ginger: an anti-inflammatory and natural decongestant, helping to break down mucus while improving circulation to the lungs and sinuses.

• Lemon: an alkalizing agent, balancing the body’s pH and reducing mucus production

I welcome you to try one of all three of these juices and share how you feel after adding them to your daily routine. Let me know which recipe is your favorite by commenting here or sharing on social media when you make one of the recipes!

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