Take a Breath

     Take a breath because this is something you may want to hear. Current Rrsearch has shown that proper breathing can be an appropriate approach for managing chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, stress and other ailments.  Each one of us takes about 20,000 breaths a day. Unfortunately, the influence of breathing on human health goes largely unnoticed. Only a few people realize that shallow breathing is linked to stress, sub-par mental performance, fatigue and increased risk of heart disease. Fortunately, breathing correctly will be able to release tension and improve your physical and mental wellness.

     Pay attention to the way you breathe it just may be one of the most important things you can do for your health. A recent study from St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center even suggests that a controlled breathing at a slowed rate can significantly reduce feelings of pain. You can reverse your body's natural reaction to stressful situations by practicing deep breathing exercises. When you breathe slowly and consciously, your body reacts in many positive ways. Without oxygen there is no life. It is a necessary component of life force and an invaluable aid to peak performance, life extension and perfect health.
     Are you getting enough of it?  If not here are some simple breathing exercises:  Be free from distractions for at least 10 minutes.  Inhale for 6 seconds, count to 18, then exhale for 12 seconds; then repeat this process for at least 10 breaths twice a day or more! Better breathing has been documented to help with Lowering Blood Pressure, Removing Emotional Stress and Tension, Improving Sleep, Raising Energy, Improving Circulation, Salt Metabolism, Promoting Weight Loss, and Improving Athletic Performance.  Are you getting enough breath? Try some of these tips and see how you  feel!