Mucus: The oil of the body’s engine

Mucus is part of life and everyone has it. Especially during
a cold or sinus infection, tissue after tissue can become filled with mucus. It
can feel disgusting and sometimes embarrassing in front of others, but mucus
serves a pertinent purpose. Some doctors even refer to mucus as the oil for the
body’s engine. We find mucus in the lining of the nose, throat, sinuses, lungs,
and mouth. It is a protective blanket to these areas to keep them from drying
out. It is like a fly trap on our bodies that catches unwanted bacteria and
dust before they can enter the body. Mucus is powerful because …read more