Healthy Families Made Easy With Dr. Jason Jones
Breathe Your Way to Calm: Essential Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
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Sinopsis
Have you ever been stressed or tense? You are not alone. Daily stress increases in the lives of many individuals. But the good news is that in a moment of anxiety, one can exhale and immediately reconnect with a happier state. While it is indeed essential, breathing is much more than a basic human necessity – it can help slow down racing thoughts and even reduce stress. But first, let me explain what these methods are based on and how you can introduce them to your lifestyle without hassle. Why Breathing Techniques Work Breathing is one of the most effective techniques for easing stress levels. When you get stressed, the body copes by responding as if it is under attack, i.e., the fight or flight response, and therefore, your heart races and the muscles tense. Therefore, deep and controlled breathing decreases this by triggering the parasympathetic nervous system with messages of rest. Breathing in and out helps lower cortisol levels – a hormone associated with stress – in the human body. This makes you m