Caring for Our Lungs

Our health is very important. If we are sickly and or suffering from any illnesses, it will cost us everything; money, happiness, and even our life as a whole. This is why the saying that says, "Health is Wealth" is so true in the real sense of the word. We have to take care of ourselves in order to pursue a better life. 

All the systems in our body is very important. One is dependent from the other, and these systems works together for our good, health and mentally-wise. Our respiratory system takes care of our breathing. The lungs is the vital organ of this system. Breathing means living. So it is very important to take care of our lungs. Among other things, quitting smoking, if you smoke, is really important. Smoking does no good to our lungs. Even the second hand smoker, those that are around a smoker, is heavily impacted. They too can get the dreaded lung disease. 

Caring for our lungs is very important. Accordingly, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death here in the US among men and women [Mayo Clinic]. Many lives were claimed because of this disease more than those who have colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer combined. I've known of loved ones who passed away because of lung cancer and some of them were not even a smoker. So for those that smokes, if you quit smoking, even if you've been smoking for many years, you can significantly decrease your risk of getting lung cancer. You only have to have the will and determination to quit and become healthy.